People.com Lifestyle Pets Ricki Lake Incorporates Her Dogs in Secret Wedding For her recent elopement in Malibu, the talk show host brings along her two canine kids By Liz McNeil and Helin Jung Published on April 12, 2012 05:00 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Ricki Lake kept her wedding a secret from most everyone – except her two dogs. The newlywed talk show host, 43, who eloped with Christian Evans, 40, in a beachside California ceremony Sunday, included her furry kids – goldendoodle Jeffie and English bulldog Pacha – in her wedding party. “It was a beautiful moment I will never forget,” Lake tells PEOPLE. “I wasn’t anxious or nervous. I was really relaxed and excited.” Plus, she adds, “We have our dogs here and we have this beautiful setting.” Luckily, Lake had “daughter” Jeffie with her to calm some jitters before the big day. “I was working on [my vows] and suddenly felt really exhausted because … my heart has just been racing,” she says. “I got up early and took my dog for a walk. It’s absolutely gorgeous here this weekend.” For Ricki Lake’s exclusive wedding album and more details about her secret ceremony, pick up the newest issue of PEOPLE, on stands Friday. [RELATED_TEXT “Can’t get enough pet news? See more on PEOPLE Pets • Knut’s Half-Sister Anori Explores Her Enclosure • Richard Madden: Game of Thrones Inspired My Love of Horses” “” ]