“I Do!” Music Legend Billy Joel Ties The Knot In Surprise Weekend Ceremony

Billy Joel and long term girlfriend Alexis Roderick surprised friends and family this weekend by tying the knot at their Long Island home. According to reports, guests of the couple - who have been together since 2009 -  thought that they were coming to his house for Fourth of July celebrations. Instead, they were attending celebrations of a different kind; a romantic wedding ceremony. According to People, the couple, who are expecting their first child together, are said to have exchanged vows in front of close friends and family. Fans took to social media to congratulate the couple, while Billy’s ex-wife, Christie Brinkley, paid tribute to the couple on her Instagram page.

Congratulation to the glowing bride and groom.. And to my daughter Alexa, who has a wonderful friend in Alexis! Wishing the growing family every happiness! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

A photo posted by Christie Brinkley (@christiebrinkley) on Jul 4, 2015 at 6:11pm PDT

“Congratulations to the glowing bride and groom,” she wrote. “And to my daughter Alexa, who has a wonderful friend in Alexis. Wishing the growing family every happiness.” Images via Getty Images.