Wedding festivities can work up an appetite.

Following Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson’s wedding ceremony, the married duo treated their guests to cocktails in the gardens at San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, Calif. and dinner at a private location, a source told E! News exclusively.

The dinner kicked off with guests enjoying a selection of hors d’oeuvres and cocktails in the gardens and then they were escorted to dinner, where the bride and groom made their grand entrance as husband and wife.

Once they were in the room, Eric made sure to welcome everyone to dinner. And then the main feast began, with guests served wine and other beverages, as well as a gourmet three course meal. They were able to choose from a variety of options for dinner, including short ribs, fish and a vegetarian option.

As the couple and their guests enjoyed the evening, a live band played music.

Jessica and Eric tied the knot earlier today in a romantic ceremony at San Ysidro Ranch, saying “I do” around 4:45 p.m.

More than 250 guests attended the couple’s wedding, including Jessica’s sister Ashlee Simpson and her fiancé Evan Ross, Jessica Alba and her family, Topher Grace and his girlfriend, and Johnson’s old football buddies from Yale and the NFL, including Tim Rattay.

The nuptials were held on the ranch’s luscious lawn against a backdrop of lavish rose gardens under a canopy. After the wedding came to a close, guests could be heard screaming, cheering and clapping for the bride and groom.

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UPDATE: It’s official! E! News has confirmed that the wedding ceremony has concluded and Jessica Simpson is now officially Mrs. Eric Johnson. Congrats!
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Here comes the bride!

E! News has learned exclusively that Jessica Simpson’s wedding to Eric Johnson is officially underway. Simpson has already made her walk down the aisle and is just seconds away from formally swapping vows and becoming a Mrs. for the second time.

The ceremony is taking place in front of close friends and family at the luxurious San Ysidro Ranch, located in Montecito in Santa Barbara County, California on Saturday, July 5. Cheers and applause rang through the venue as the bride and groom appeared and the Beach Boys’ 1966 ballad “God Only Knows” was heard as well.

The newlyweds, parents to daughter Maxwell, 2, and son Ace, 1, exchanged vows on the ranch’s luscious lawn in a traditional ceremony setting, against a backdrop of lavish rose gardens and under a canopy with chevron seating.

The two have been celebrating their nuptials over the holiday weekend, beginning with a rehearsal dinner on Thursday night, followed by a Fourth of July barbecue.

More than 250 guests attended the wedding. The list included the likes of Jessica’s sister Ashlee Simpson and her fiancé Evan Ross, actress Jessica Alba and her family, That ’70s Show alum Topher Graceand his girlfriend and Johnson’s old football buddies from Yale and the NFL, including Tim Rattay.

Many of the women sported brightly-colored gowns in shades of pink, champagne, gold and turquoise, while male guests wore black tuxedos and suits with either black ties or bow ties.

On Saturday morning, Jessica and her bridal party enjoyed a special lunch and other guests got their hair and makeup done—while sipping champagne!

Also on Thursday, the couple’s guests enjoyed a leisurely day in and around the ranch, with the gentlemen playing a morning game of golf and the ladies spending some quality time in the spa. How lovely!

Truth be told, Jessica has been planning for her big day for several months now, but she wasn’t that far along in the process in January when she made an appearance on Good Morning America.

When asked if she could spill any details about the celebration, Jessica replied, “We don’t have an actual [wedding] date, but we do know that we want it to be this year. We need to get married!”

She then joked, “I already feel like we’re an old married couple. Like, if he wanted to run, he could’ve run when I was hormonal and pregnant.”

But the 33-year-old did tease to Today’s Savannah Guthrie that her wedding would “definitely be extravagant,” because, as she puts it, “I don’t do things small!”

She and Johnson first went public with their relationship in July of 2010 after meeting a mutual friend’s party months prior. The two lovebirds were seen smooching on a boat docked off of the island of Capri where they were celebrating Simpson’s 30th birthday.

In November of that year, the former Fashion Star mentor announced that she was engaged to her hunky beau.

And the good news kept coming for the good-looking duo…

On Halloween in 2011, Simpson announced that she was expecting her first child. She gave birth to daughter Maxwell Drew Johnson in May of the following year.

Roughly two years later, she gave birth to the family’s second child—a baby boy named Ace Knute Johnson.

After having two kids, Simpson worked tirelessly to drop the baby weight and even used her wedding as her 2014 fitness inspiration.

“The new year will definitely bring on the wedding bells, which is exciting…I think it’s about time,” Simpson said in an advertisement for Weight Watchers.

“Knowing that I have the wedding coming up is an incentive to stay on Weight Watchers, count my points and stay in the gym. I mean, when you see my dress, you’ll know.”

And we do know! Simpson has been looking phenomenal as of late and was one absolutely stunning bride.

Congratulations to the happy couple!

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It’s official!

Jessica Simpson tied the knot with former NFL player Eric Johnson at the San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, California.

“We are overwhelmed with complete happiness and love having made our eternal commitment,” the newlyweds told PEOPLE in an exclusive statement on Saturday.

“To say ‘I do’ in front of family, friends and, most importantly, our children has been the happiest moment of our lives.”

Simpson, 33, wore a custom Carolina Herrera gown to exchange vows with Johnson, 34, in front of more than 250 guests, including Ashlee Simpson and her fiancé Evan Ross, Jessica Alba, Cash Warren, CaCee Cobb and Donald Faison.

The couple’s son, Ace, who just turned 1, served as a ring bearer and their daughter, Maxwell, 2, walked down the aisle as a flower girl accompanied by Ashlee’s 5-year-old son, Bronx.

Simpson started dating Johnson four years ago, when they were introduced by mutual friends, and the pair instantly fell for one another.

“I couldn’t ask for a better man in my life right now,” Simpson told PEOPLE in 2010. “I’m in a great place and if right now could last forever, I’d take it.”

Johnson took her up on that offer and proposed in November 2010 with a stunning ruby engagement ring by Neil Lane.

But wedding plans were put on hold – twice.

First Simpson gave birth to their daughter Maxwell, and then she welcomed their son Ace Knute last June.

“I definitely look forward to the day that I can look into his eyes and make that commitment that we both really long for,” Simpson told PEOPLE last year. “He’s just got to stop knocking me up!”

After getting her post-baby body back thanks to Weight Watchers and diligent workout sessions with trainer Harley Pasternak, Simpson is ready to start this new chapter in her life with Johnson.

In May, she posted a photo of the two of them on Instagram with the caption: “I can’t wait to marry you!!!”

Source: People.com

CONGRATULATIONS JESSICA & ERIC!!! :-)

Dig in! Jessica Simpson is kicking off her wedding weekend with a red, white and blue July 4 barbecue.

Simpson, 33, and fiancé Eric Johnson, 34, are hosting an outdoor Independence Day party for all their wedding guests at the San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, California. The family-friendly affair comes the day after a small rehearsal dinner took place at the same location.

“We’re having a real Americana 4th of July party,” says celebrity event planner Mindy Weiss, who organized the stars-and-stripes-themed gathering. “It’s very down home. But it’s not a T-shirt and jeans Americana. Because Eric’s from Boston, it’s more khakis and white shirts. Very Kennedy!”

The pre-wedding party includes a cocktail hour with passed appetizers including lobster dogs and corn fritters plus a shellfish station.

Then everyone will line up for a Southern-inspired buffet where beef brisket, smoked barbecue baby back ribs, fried chicken and grilled shrimp will be served, along with side dishes such as mac and cheese, coleslaw and potato salad.

For dessert, guests can indulge at a pie bar that will offer slices of apple, pecan, key lime, peach and coconut cream pie. Or, for something cooler, Bomb Pops, Creamsicles and watermelon are other options.

Partygoers will also be able to enjoy a photo booth, games for the kids – including the couple’s daughter Maxwell, 2, and son Ace 12 months – and, of course, sparklers to mark the national holiday.

Overall, the festivities “have a carnival feel,” says Weiss.

“Jessica didn’t want her guests to miss out on the 4th of July,” she adds. “That’s who they are. Their No. 1 concern is for their guests coming all this way for the wedding.”

Source: People.com