Non-MX Interviews: Lauren Lee Smith (4/09 ET Canada)


Entertainment Tonight Canada video 4/28/09: Lauren Lee Smith Part 2

ET Exclusive: Lauren Lee Smith and Erik Steingroever's wedding

ET Canada: Just like a CSI mystery, Lauren Lee Smith has cracked the case on how to throw the perfect BC wedding. And today, she shares her secrets.
Lauren Lee Smith: Keep it traditional in the most untraditional way possible.
ET Canada: With just a few days off from CSI, they decided to tie the knot outside of Vancouver in picturesque Cultus Lake.
Lauren Lee Smith: It's a tiny little town, and we're sort of coming in and going to do a big giant overhaul.
ET Canada: The actress and her fiance, photographer Erik Steingroever, plan to show off their creative personalities.
Lauren Lee Smith: We're like, "I know, let's have everything we want, sort of! Why not?"
Samantha Berry, Wedding Planner: They had amazing taste. They knew exactly what they wanted coming into it, and we just made it happen.
ET Canada: That includes three locations with very different looks.
Lauren Lee Smith: The church is going to be very sort of bohemian, with wildflowers, very kish. And the restaurant is going to be all white and sort of a very zen keel. And then for the hall, we're going to do a kind of burlesque lounge type thing.
ET Canada: With 85 guests expected from around the world, the fuss-free couple will serve local dishes of prime rib and pomme de frites.
Warren Dean, Executive Chef: So we designed the menu around the look, and gave it a very nice look.
ET Canada: And they'll finish it off with a beautiful three tiered carrot cake covered in almonds.
Lauren Lee Smith: I'm really happy with it. It's really pretty.
ET Canada: Tomorrow we'll check in with the bride as she prepares to walk down the aisle.
Lauren Lee Smith: The sort of nervous tummy is starting to kick in.
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ET Canada: Here comes the bride. ET Canada has been with Lauren Lee Smith every step of the way as she's prepared to walk down the aisle. Now today, the CSI star's big day is here, and you're all invited.
Lauren Lee Smith: Hey, ET Canada, thanks for being here today.
ET Canada: From the final preparations to the dress fitting.
Maid of honor: I think she looks like an princess.
ET Canada: To the morning madness of a wedding, it all comes down to this. With her two brothers escorting Lauren into the church to give her away, and her lovely maid of honor, the blushing bride looks beautiful in her bohemian style gown and vintage inspired leaflet, holding a tiny bouquet of flowers.
Lauren Lee Smith: I am looking forward to seeing family and friends that I have not seen in ages. And then, you know, having a happy, healthy marriage.
ET Canada: While none of Lauren's CSI co-stars were at the event, the couple were lucky enough to have their closest friends and family by their side to share this very special day. After exchanging their vows in the intimate Cultus Lake Memorial church, Mr. and Mrs. Steingroever emerged to cheers and bubbles. It was three years ago that love blossomed between Lauren and Erik while working on a film in Germany.
Lauren Lee Smith: He wouldn't even look at me until the end of the movie! But I caught him. I conquered. Yes.
ET Canada: Now, near the town that Lauren was born and with the picturesque Canadian Rockies surrounding them, they sealed their love in marriage. And the newlyweds also shared some very quick moments on the dock.
Erik: Bye, ET!
Lauren: Hey, ET!
Photographer: Why don't you dance around?
ET Canada: Hey, congratulations, you guys, from all of us here at ET Canada. And we can now report that once CSI wraps for the season, the happy couple will be off to Iceland for teir romantic honeymoon.

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