Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert Are Engaged: 'The Beginning of Forever'

Photo: Anée Atelier Derek Houghput a ring on it! TheDancing with the Starsalum announced the happy news onInstagramThursday that he was engaged to girlfriend Hayley Erbertafter seven years of dating. “It’s only the beginning…the beginning of forever ♥️,” he wrote. Erbert also shared the post with the same caption on herInstagram. In the elegant picture, Hough lifts up his now-fiancée in an embrace that gives a glimpse of her dazzling engagement ring.

Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert Dance and Kiss in ‘the Hills of Tuscany’ During Honeymoon – See the Photos

Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert Honeymoon.Photo:Derek Hough/Instagram Derek Hough/Instagram Derek HoughandHayley Erbertare living la dolce vita! On Tuesday, theDancing with the Starsjudge, 38, shared avideo montageof himself and his new wife, 27, enjoying their honeymoon in Tuscany, Italy. In the video, their love-filled adventure is captured with footage of the newlyweds walking through the scenic countryside, exploring vineyards, indulging in delicious food and wine and, of course, dancing and kissing in the idyllic landscape.

Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert Detail How Val Chmerkovskiy Made Them Want to Have Babies Now

Photo: Steven Simione/Getty; Timothy Norris/FilmMagic; ABC via Getty “It was pretty special, and actually it was cool ‘cause Val, he was like, ‘Bro, for somebody who creates, this will be your ultimate creation,'” Hough, 37, said, recalling what his former fellowDWTSpro told him regarding fatherhood. Hough and Erbert, who gotengagedin June 2022, also shared what they envision their upcoming wedding to look like. “I want fireworks, explosions, pyrotechnics,” Hough said. “I actually do want that,” he clarified, indicating that he hadn’t been making a joke.

Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert Enjoy Romantic Honeymoon in Italy: 'First Trip as a Married Couple'

Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert honeymoon.Photo:Derek Hough/InstagramDerek HoughandHayley Erbertare enjoying married life!On Saturday, theDancing with the Starsjudge, 38, shared a first look at the newlyweds’ Italian honeymoon in anInstagram videofilled with their adventures so far as husband and wife.“First trip as a married couple. There should be a name for that 🤔#mrandmrshough,” Hough joked in the caption of his post.Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert.Derek Hough/InstagramWith the naval ensign of Italy flag waving rapidly at the boat’s bow, the couple take in the splendid views of the Mediterranean coast.

Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert Want a Short Engagement: 'We're Ready for That Next Chapter'

Photo: Hayley Erbert InstagramWedding bells will soon be ringing forDerek HoughandHayley Erbert— very soon!Thenewly engagedcouple, who announced their big news on June 2, exclusively tell PEOPLE they’re not planning to prolong wedding planning.“I don’t think either of us want a super-long engagement,” says Erbert. “I just don’t think it fully makes sense.“She continues, “We waited [seven years] to get engaged, it’s like we’re just ready for that next chapter of our lives.