Jessica Simpson cried as she walked down the aisle

Pop star Jessica Simpson burst into tears as she walked down the aisle at her wedding on Saturday (05Jul14).

The singer/actress married former football player Eric Johnson at a ranch in Santa Barbara, California in front of more than 250 guests, and the ceremony was officiated by Simpson's father Joe.

The groom has now revealed his bride began crying as she walked down the aisle to him before they exchanged vows, telling People.com, "I saw my gorgeous wife coming towards me and she was crying. I think my heart was exploding a little bit."

Simpson adds of her big day, "It's so surreal. This has been something we've wanted ever since we met... It's all about family for us."

The couple is parents to a young son and daughter, who acted as a ring bearer and flower girl, and the singer reveals the youngsters received a rapturous reception as they walked out in front of the congregation, adding, "Before I walked out, I kept hearing all the applause, so my kids got standing ovations!"

Simpson wore a gold dress by Carolina Herrera for the ceremony, and later changed into a sparkly blue mini-dress for the reception, and she adds of her fashion choices, "Everybody thought I was going to wear a dress that completely showed off my new bod. But I can't help but want a princess dress! I'm a Southern girl at heart. I like everything big!"