Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae Young's Wedding Special

It was a beautiful day to get married in California. Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae Young's wedding special airs on HGTV on Thursday, December 16, and streams anytime on discovery+.

December 15, 2021

By: Rebecca R. Norris

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Behind the Scenes

HGTV’s Flipping 101 host, Tarek El Moussa, and Netflix's Selling Sunset luxury real estate agent Heather Rae Young are officially hitched! The pair tied the knot on Saturday, October 23, and on Thursday, December 16, HGTV viewers will get a behind-the-scenes look at everything that went into the couple's big day.

"It took Tarek and I months to decide whether or not we were going to film our wedding and all of the planning, events, etc. leading up to it and to be honest with you, we were leaning on the side of not filming it," Heather revealed in the caption of an Instagram post.

Thankfully, although they both believe in the intimacy of their wedding, they wanted their fans to be a part of it. "We decided to film everything—including all the intimate moments leading up to the wedding and it's something really special that we get to share with you," Heather continued in her caption.

Of course, if watching the televised special isn't enough to tide you over, we thought it might be helpful to provide you with a gallery of some of the key moments from "Tarek & Heather: The Big I Do". So, without further ado, click through for a series of swoon-worthy snaps from the celebrity couple's wedding process.

Dress Shopping

Heather Rae Young browsed wedding dresses at Los Angeles' Galia Lahav, a world-renowned fashion house that specializes in made-to-order wedding dresses and luxury apparel.

In Search of The One

Like many brides, Heather took her time and perused the racks before immediately saying yes to the dress.

A Family (and Friends) Affair

And, like most brides, Heather had her family and friends along for the ride.

Final Fitting

After trying on a handful of dresses, Heather eventually landed on her perfect silhouette: a custom-made Galia Lahav gown, featuring a corset-inspired mini dress bodice, sheer embroidered sleeves and a sheer skirt overlay, complete with a sprawling train.

"It's so delicate, beautiful and sexy, but classy and timeless. It goes with the Old Hollywood feel of the wedding," Heather said in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE. "It's hard to describe, but it's the prettiest dress I've ever seen in my life."

Groom's Party Fittings

The most precious part about the tux fittings was when Tarek's son Brayden had to get measured for the big day.

The Grand Entryway

The venue had the most spectacular entryway, complete with black and white tiled floors, a grand staircase and a sparkling chandelier, all of which added to the Old Hollywood vibe.

The Ring

Tarek made quite the impression on Heather with the most stunning emerald-cut diamond ring.

Red Bottom Loafers

Tarek took a note out of Heather's luxe book and donned a pair of Louboutin loafers for the big day.

Pumps Fit for a Princess

Heather's Old Hollywood glam went from head to toe, with a pair of clear Amina Muaddi pumps completing her wedding-day ensemble. Topped with sparkling butterfly-inspired bows on the toes, they're practically modern-day Cinderella slippers.

The Tuxes

For the big day, Tarek wowed in a satin-accented black velvet tux by David August. While invisible from the outside, the inside featured an edgy skulls-and-crossbones lining. But he wasn't the only one with a hidden touch of fun. Tarek revealed to PEOPLE that Brayden's tux lining featured a mini shark print.

The Ceremony

Tarek and Heather tied the not outside of a seaside hotel in Montecito, California. The ceremony featured rows and rows of clear acrylic chairs with a 100-foot glossy black aisle stretching between them up toward the altar.

You May Kiss the Bride

Following the couple's first kiss as husband and wife, Tarek told Heather to look up at the sky. There, he had arranged for eco-friendly smoke to spell out, "To my wife, me and you always and forever."

Vows All Around

In an effort to make Tarek's kids as much a part of the process as possible, Tarek and Heather incorporated vows involving both of them, as well.

The Newlywed Mobile

Rather than opting for a limo, Heather and Tarek posed beside a retro beach buggy topped off with surfboards to pay homage to their love of the ocean and living by the beach.

Grand Entrance

Following their outdoor cocktail house, Tarek and Heather took things indoor for a black and white Old Hollywood-inspired seated reception.

The Details

Heather and Tarek stuck to a classic black and white color palette for two reasons: an Old Hollywood-inspired palette and so that they wouldn't, as they told PEOPLE, look back in 10 years and think it look dated.

The Menu

As a long-time animal rights advocate and vegan, Heather was excited to show off the hotel's delicious vegan offerings, including a plant-based bolognese that was perfect for the fall timing of their wedding.

The Cake

To cater to both Heather and Tarek's palettes and needs, the couple had two cakes—a vegan peanut butter and chocolate (per Heather's preference) and a gluten-free raspberry-filled chocolate cake (per Tarek's).

And They Lived Happily Ever After

Cheers to the newlyweds! Now, here's hoping for more specials from the pair.

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Tarek and Heather: The Big I Do