Christina El Moussa on Her 2-in-1 Wedding Dress: 'I Knew I Wanted It to Be Romantic'

Christina El Moussamay have shocked everyone with herNewport Beach, California, weddingto boyfriendAnt Ansteadon Saturday, but when it came time to find her dress, there were no surprises — the bride knew exactly what she was looking for. “I knew I wanted it to be romantic,” El Moussa, 35, tells PEOPLE exclusively. She turned to the design team at bridal atelier Ines Di Santo to create her dream dress, a form-fitting mermaid-style, lace design featuring a low-back with buttons, mermaid silhouette and detachable sleeves.

Christina El Moussa Shares Sweet Snaps from Honeymoon with New Husband Ant Anstead

Honeymoon bliss! NewlywedsChristina El MoussaandAnt Ansteadare sharing adorable photos from their honeymoon in Bora Bora. TheFlip or Flopstar, 35, married theWheelers Dealershost, 39, in asecret “winter wonderland” weddingat their home in Newport Beach, California on Dec. 22. The pairbegan datingin October 2017. “Magic hour ✨🏝,” El Moussacaptionedone snap of the couple sharing a kiss in front of the sunset at a Bora Bora resort. Anstead also shared a series of photos onhis Instagram, writing, “Honeymooning ❤️🔥🔥😎😍💍🇬🇧🇺🇸 with the wifey#HMFx x”.

Christina El Moussa Spends Christmas Eve with New Hubby Ant Anstead and Their 'Blended' Family

The more, the merrier—especially during the holidays! Newlyweds Christina (who has changed her last name to Anstead) andAnt Ansteadspent Christmas Eve together, with all four of their kids. TheFlip or Flopstar — who sharesdaughter Taylor, 8, and son Brayden, 3, with ex husband Tarek El Moussa — shared a sweet snap of her and the kids with Anstead and his children from a previous marriage, daughter Amelie, 15, and son Archie, 12, on Instagram.

Christina El Moussa Stuck in Hawaii Ahead of Hurricane Lane: 'Maui Wasn't Ready for Us to Leave'

Photo: Christina El Moussa/Instagram The conclusion ofChristina El Moussa‘s Hawaii vacation is a flop. “First time I have ever missed a flight. Hurricane traffic and a visit to urgent care were the culprits. And with 4 kids in tow,” she wrote on Instagram. “I guess Maui wasn’t ready for us to leave.” Tamra Judge, 50, fromThe Real Housewives of Orange County, commented, “That’s the worst.” Anstead, 39, posted the same picture and wrote, “Pre hurricane chaos and we have missed our flight!

Christina El Moussa's Boyfriend Declares His Love in Sky Writing for her 35th Birthday

Christina El Moussa‘s boyfriend,Ant Anstead, is not about a low-key birthday card. “I [heart] C,” read the message in the clouds, which Anstead, 39, captured in an Instagram video that also shows El Moussa lounging in a bikini beside a resort pool. Ant Anstead Instagram Story Ant Anstead Instagram Stories While El Moussa’s special day is Monday, the couple have been celebrating all weekend. On Sunday, Anstead, who currently stars on Discovery’sWheeler Dealers,posted a video of him letting her know they were going on a surprise getaway, noting “you only need a bikini,” as they set out on the trip in a convertible.