Jewel and Ty Murray

August 7, 2008Singers Jewel and Ty Murray eloped in secret without even their immediate families present after having dated since 1999. They expressed a strong desire to have children as soon as they were wed. Jewel reportedly told People that she promised to "make our lives the best piece of art I've ever done." They seem to want to have a typical family life away from celebritydom.Eloping to the Bahamas, Jewel and Murray invited only two guests to their nuptials -- Jewel's former keyboard player Jason Freese, who officiated the ceremony, and his wife Amy. At the Cove Atlantis Resort, the couple recited vows they wrote on the beach. Jewel wore a Monique Lhuillier dress, while the groom wore jeans and a cowboy hat and boots.The couple stayed in the Bahamas after the wedding and even hosted a night of dancing for their loved ones at a nightclub there, according to OK!.These two fly under the radar much of the time. They seem to lead a pretty quiet, traditional life. But they definitely turn heads when they step out into the spotlight.By their example, we learn to stay grounded and hold tight to the new family we are creating ourselves. Regardless of our other successes, our marriage relationship requires work, support, and care.