Justin Theroux talks 'special' honeymoon with Jennifer Aniston

Some people were scratching their heads when newlyweds Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux flew to Bora Bora for their honeymoon. Insteadof a romantic retreat for two, the couple brought along some of their closestfriends.

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Jen, 46, and Justin, 44, who tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in the backyard of their Bel Air, California, home on August 5, werejoined by pals including Courteney Cox, Jason Bateman, Jimmy Kimmel, TobeyMaguire and Chelsea Handler at the luxurious Four Seasons resort on the FrenchPolynesian island.

It was "so much fun," Justin, 44, said in aninterview with Extra on Tuesday.

"It was a fantastic honeymoon. We had thought about it;we could just do a normal honeymoon, or we could go with some friends, keep theparty going, relax and have fun," he said. "It was really special, itwas really beautiful."

The couple enjoyed hanging out by the crystal blue ocean andspent time paddle boarding and doing beachside yoga with their friends.

Justin was also asked if the former Friends star will bechanging her name now that they're married.

"I made her change both names, so she's now JustinTheroux," he joked before admitting that they haven't discussed whethershe will now be known as Jennifer Theroux. "I don't think it would begreat if she did," he said. "I think 'Aniston' is going to stick, whethershe likes it or not."

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Justin also talked about the new season of his HBO show, TheLeftovers, which premieres October 4. "It's a more hopeful season,"he said.

The show shoots in Austin, Texas, and he and Jen wererecently spotted having dinner with Sandra Bullock and her new man, photograher BryanRandall, at the Oscar winner's restaurant, Bess.

"Yes, it was a little date," he said. "It wasfantastic. She's got a beautiful little restaurant down there... It’sdelicious."

Justin admitted earlier this week that planning the couple'stop-secret wedding wasn't exactly enjoyable.

"I wouldn't say it was fun to plan. Partof the fun of planning a wedding is telling people, and we had to keep it underwraps," he said, adding that it was "a beautiful thing" when they werefinally able to reveal the truth.

Jen, who has also returned to work, said recently that she is "deliriously happy."