2023 is here, and with it, a litany of reality TV stars who are finally saying “I do”, and getting married to their baes!
With Married at First Sight Australia 2021‘s Kerry Knight and Johnny Balbuziente kicking off the celebrations and Love Island Australia‘s Luke Packham close behind, here are all the TV celebs who tied the knot in 2023.
Daniel Gorringe and Ana Cannon
Big Brother Australia 2020‘s Daniel Gorringe and his partner Ana Cannon have exchanged their “I do’s” and their wedding looked beautiful!
On December 24, the pair took to Instagram to share some gorgeous snaps from their big day in a post captioned “It has always been you.”
The couple tied the knot at Ana’s family home in Shoreham on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. And can we take a moment for Ana’s STUNNING dress?
Denton Ansley and Skye Ansley
Bride and Prejudice 2019‘s Denton Ansley has tied the knot with his partner Skye at Quat Quatta, a beautiful venue in Melbourne’s Ripponlea.
On December 26, Denton shared some pics from his special day and the wedding looked to die for!
“Here’s to the best day of our new life together #wedding, #weddingphotography#mrandmrs,” he wrote to the captions.
Denton also shared a sweet reel from his wedding day alongside a further carousel post captioned: “More wedding spam incoming! Legit the happiest I’ve ever been! #weddings #mrandmrs #happilyeverafter.”
And we love to see it!
Bonnie Anderson and Samuel Morrison
OG Australia’s Got Talent winner Bonnie Anderson is now married to Samuel Morrison following a ceremony in Victoria’s Yarra Valley.
The 29-year-old, who appeared on the talent show in 2007, shared a wedding photo on Instagram on November 27 to announce the news.
“Mr and Mrs Morrison,” she captioned the snap.
In subsequent photos shared on her Instagram Story, fans gained insight into the afterparty celebrations, which included a choreographed entrance to Beyoncé‘s Single Ladies.
Bonnie later serenaded her new husband with an original love song she wrote for the day.
The couple got engaged in April 2022 before they welcomed their first child, a son named Bobby, in December.
Abbey Holmes and Keegan Brooksby
SAS Australia 2023‘s Abbey Holmes and AFL player Keegan Brooksby tied the knot on November 6!
On November 7, Abbey shared some gorgeous snaps of the big day, showing their BEAUTIFUL wedding at the Northern Territory’s Uluru.
“Mr & Mrs. 6.11.23. The perfect day with the most perfect person in the Heart of Australia,” she captioned the post, alongside the adorbs hashtag: #WeDoInUluru. Aww!
Abbey’s fellow SAS stars flooded the comments section with love.
“Just couldn’t get enough of the desert, huh? Congrats darlings,” Matthew Mitcham wrote, whilst Lindy Klim added: “Oh wow!! Congratulations”
Stephanie Rice penned: “Absolutely stunning!!! Soo so happy for you both! The start of another amazing journey together. Sending you both love and beautiful blessings.”
Meanwhile, Zima Anderson commented: “ABSOLUTELY beautiful!”.
Natasha Webster and Dan Bulley
Love Island Australia OG Natasha Webster and her partner Dan Bulley tied the knot on October 23 in Lake Como, Italy and the ceremony was gorgeous!
“23.10.23 I married my best friend,” she captioned a series of photos from the big day.
“[Everything] was perfect, from getting ready in our beautiful suite at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Lake Como with my mum. To walking down the aisle with my dad to Pachelbel’s Canon in Re Maggiore played on the violin.
“Greeted by our gorgeous Atlas (her son) then holding the hands of my handsome husband sharing our personal heartfelt vows.”
The reality star then revealed that after cutting the cake, the newlyweds embarked on a “beautiful” boat ride on the lake, followed by a private candle-lit dinner in Cala Contessa.
“I felt like a queen in our own fairytale,” she finished. And we don’t want a wedding unless it’s as extravagant as this!
Jonethen Musulin and Lilli Newman
Married at First Sight Australia 2020‘s Jonethen Musulin and his partner Lilli Newman have tied the knot and we’re so happy for them!
On October 14, the couple took to Instagram to post a video of their big day, captioned: “Mr & Mrs Musulin” with a ring emoji.
The pair, who got engaged on August 7, shared a beautiful, intimate ceremony surrounded by family and friends. And can we take a moment to appreciate Lilli’s GORGEOUS dress? Sigh.
Many MAFS stars flooded the comments section with love.
“This is gorgeous,” Tash Herz penned.
Hayley Vernon commented: “This is so special, congratulations,” whilst Steve Burley left a string of red hearts.
Hayden Quinn and Jax Raynor
MasterChef Australia 2011‘s Hayden Quinn has tied the knot with his American bae, Jax Raynor.
Hayden and his model partner wed in a beachside ceremony in Massachusetts, USA in October.
The reality chef took to Instagram to share a series of snaps from the day, and they are simply gorgeous!
“Mr & Mrs Quinn,” Hayden captioned the post, which was flooded with love from fans and friends.
The wedding comes after the couple announced their engagement in late 2022.
Cassandra Wood and Tyson Davis
The Bachelor Australia 2018‘s Cassandra Wood and her rugby player bae Tyson Davis have said ‘I do’!
Less than nine months after their December 2022 engagement, the duo tied the knot on September 2 in a stunning countryside wedding.
Taking to Instagram on September 3, the former reality star introduced “Mr and Mrs Davis” with a stunning video compilation from their big day.
The comment section was chock-full of well wishes, including those from Cassandra’s Bachie co-star Brittany Hockley.
“Congratulation[s] you two, absolute angel,” she penned.
Meanwhile, X-Factor Australia duo Jess and Matt Price said it was an “incredible day”.
“One hell of a party,” they wrote. “Thanks for letting us share your big day with you.”
Jimmy Nicholson and Holly Kingston
The Bachelor 2021 couple Jimmy Nicholson and Holly Kingston tied the knot on August 5 and who said the dating show was doomed?
According to The Daily Telegraph, the ceremony took place at Jimmy’s parent’s home in Sydney’s Palm Beach, as the pair wanted to keep their wedding low-key.
The couple also exchanged their vows “ninja” style.
“We’re doing ‘ninja vows’,” Jimmy previously told the outlet.
“We write vows that are things she might not be happy that I do at the moment, that she has to promise me she’s not going to comment on (when we’re married).”
After sealing the deal, the pair arrived at their reception at The Pasadena at Church Point by boat, where they continued to party the night away.
Luke Jacobz and Raychel Stuart
TV host and Home and Away star Luke Jacobz finally tied the knot with his long-time partner Raychel Stuart on June 3.
The pair had an intimate ceremony with 32 loved ones at Sydney’s Centennial Park. According to New Idea, they hosted their reception at their favourite Indian eatery, Lavendra, which overlooked the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Aww!
Now, this wedding was particularly momentous, as the couple were forced to abandon their wedding plans TWICE due to the pandemic. So we guess what they say is true: Third time’s a charm!
Locky Gilbert and Irena Srbinovska
The Bachelor‘s Locky Gilbert and Irena Srbinovska have officially tied the knot during an ADORABLE surprise wedding.
The couple, who fell in love during the famed series in 2020, announced the exciting news on March 10, sharing a gorgeous snap from their special day to Instagram.
“The happiest day of our lives,” the pair captioned an image of Locky kissing his bride at the alter, alongside the hashtags “#mrandmrsgilbert #irenaslockyinlove.”
One guest told So Dramatic! they thought they were attending an engagement party for the pair before they “shocked everyone” by walking down the aisle. And we love this for them!
Chris Jensen and Tayla Made
Married at First Sight Australia‘s Chris Jensen tied the knot with Tayla Made on May 23 in a beautiful wedding in Positano, Italy.
The pair shared some gorgeous snaps to Instagram to show off their lavish wedding, and it looked like it was plucked straight off our vision boards.
“We started a new beginning in Positano, Italy,” the couple wrote alongside a series of breathtaking photos.
The pair got engaged in December 2021, and the model is now the stepmother of the 33-year-old’s two daughters Arla and Isha.
Kyle Sandilands and Tegan Kynaston
Australian Idol‘s Kyle Sandilands and fiancée Tegan Kynaston wed on April 29 in a lavish ceremony in Sydney.
The duo, who share son Otto, tied the knot at the heritage-listed home Swifts, a late-Victorian property nestled in the heart of Sydney.
Sparing no expense, the KIIS FM shock jock previously revealed that the star-studded affair cost $1 million.
He spilled that flowers set him back around $150,000, $100,000 for catering, plus an additional $10,000-$15,000 worth of personalised napkins featuring the Sandilands family crest.
This insignia was also featured on Kyle and Otto’s suits on the big day.
As for the guest list, you’d be hard-pressed to find Aussie royalty not in attendance.
Among the 130-plus guests, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Karl Stefanovic and wife Jasmine Yarbrough were included, as well as Jules and Guy Sebastian, who performed during the newlyweds’ first dance.
Kyle’s long-time The Kyle and Jackie O co-host, Jackie O Henderson (alongside daughter Kitty), was also present.
Sam Webb and Nadia Mejia
Two-time Australian Survivor star Sam Webb got hitched to Nadia Mejia in a lavish wedding in Mexico on April 22.
The couple, who met at a Sydney restaurant four years ago, celebrated their love before family and friends in the resort town of Nuevo Vallarta.
Taking to Instagram following their big day, beauty queen Nadia shared that the seaside nuptials made “the wedding of [their] dreams”.
“Taking some time to decompress and enjoy before sharing all of the incredible photo/video/etc,” she told her 282,000 followers.
“Blessed to be married to my best friend. Stay tuned for all to come soon.”
Sam’s elder brother and Married at First Sight 2019 star, Dan Webb, stood by him as a groomsman.
Meanwhile, his Heroes v Villains 2023 co-star David Zaharakis also attended the big day, dubbing it “a night to be remembered forever” on Instagram.
Alisha Aitken-Radburn and Glenn Smith
Bachelor in Paradise’s Alisha Aitken-Radburn and Glenn Smith got married during a beautiful beach wedding on April 22.
The pair, who met on the series in 2020, shared a beautiful snap of their wedding at Western Australia’s Perry Beach Breaks and they look as loved up as ever!
In the photo aptly captioned “MR + MRS SMITH!”, the couple are staring lovingly into each other’s eyes, and no, we’re not crying, you are!
Their wedding was attended by a flock of reality stars, includingThe Bachelor’s Locky Gilbert and Irena Srbinovska, as well as Brooke Blurton and Cat Henesy.
In a photo shared to Cat’s Instagram, the newlyweds can be seen filling up a champagne tower, and we hope one of those glasses was for us!
We’re so happy for this couple, and if this isn’t proof that Bachelor in Paradise really does work, we don’t know what is!
Ellie Gonsalves and Ross Scutts
Big Brother VIP’s Ellie Gonsalves married her long-term beau Ross Scutts in March and the pair had two beautiful wedding ceremonies.
The wedding took place at La Luna on the Gold Coast, and it was truly a sight to be seen.
For their first ceremony, the pair opted for an intimate toi et moi wedding without any guests.
“We wanted our ceremony to be really intimate. We’ve both lost our dads, so we always knew it would be an emotional day,” the 33-year-old told Vogue Australia.
“We got married the way we started, just him and me. Celebrating our love in the most special way we could think of.”
The couple then hosted a lavish ceremony for their friends and family.
In snaps shared to the actress’s Instagram, the newlyweds can be seen filling up champagne towers and enjoying their fabulous ceremony. Oh, how we wish we were invited!
Hayley Leake and Jimmy Meegan
Survivor Australia’s Hayley Leake and musician Jimmy Meegan tied the knot in Adelaide on April 1.
The pain researcher shared a beautiful photo of the loved-up pair just moments after saying “I do”, and our hearts are melting!
She also posted a cute snap from the after-party and the newlyweds seem to be living it up!
“Our priority for the wedding is to have lots of friends and family, really great music and a casual approach,” the 32-year-old told Women’s Day.
She also spilled that some of her “closest Survivor tribe mates” were attending her wedding, including her greatest competitor George Mladenov!
Ashley Bright and Josh Gibson
Celebrity Apprentice Australia’s Josh Gibson and his partner Ashley Bright tied the knot in Victoria’s Yarra Valley on March 24.
The former AFL player and the businesswoman shared some stunning wedding snaps to social media, and the pair looked beautiful!
In an Instagram post captioned “24.03.23 Mr & Mrs Gibson,” a photo shows the pair just moments after walking down the aisle.
A second snap shows the newlyweds sharing a kiss, whilst a third photo shows the couple looking very smitten during their lavish sit-down dinner.
The footballer also made a touching speech during their wedding.
“I never imagined finding the love and fulfilment that has come across me since you came into my world,” he said.
“Being married to you is perfect. Having a family with you is perfect. I am so looking forward to the next chapter of our life.” Aww.
Jenny Heath and Dylan Adams
The Block stars Jenny Heath and Dylan Adams got married on the Gold Coast on March 24 and we’re so happy for them!
The wedding, held at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, was attended by 150 guests, including Block co-stars Tom Calleja and Sarah-Jane Wilson, Ankur Dogra and Sharon Johal and Rachel and Ryan Carr.
The happy couple shared a number of snaps on Instagram. One photo shows the newlyweds sharing a passionate kiss, whilst another shows the pair surrounded by their wedding guests.
“The best day of our lives,” the couple captioned their wedding photos.
Flick Palmateer and Mitch Gimm
It was an Australian Survivor reunion when two-time star Flick Palmateer married her long-term love, Mitch Gimm, on March 18.
Taking to Instagram a day after their nuptials, Flick confessed that the celebration was “the happiest day of [their] lives”.
“Forever with you,” she captioned a series of photos of her and Mitch on their big day.
“Thank you to everyone that celebrated with us over the weekend. Very grateful for all of you.”
A litany of the surfer’s Brains v Brawn and Heroes v Villains co-stars attended the wedding held by Margaret River, Western Australia, and we’re sensing our invite got lost in the mail!
David Zaharakis, Shaun Hampson, Nina Twine, Liz Parnov, George Mladenov, Simon Mee, Shannon Lawson and Paige Donald were among the reality TV names on the bill, and it looks like they all had a cracker of a time.
The couple made it official just months after Mitch popped the question on October 1, 2022, a surprise which they sprung on their friends and family a week later at Flick’s 30th birthday.
Carlin Sterritt and Emily Bradwell
The Bachelorette Australia 2019 winner Carlin Sterritt has tied the knot for a second time after wedding Emily Bradwell on March 16.
Carlin and friends teased the upcoming celebrations on Instagram in the lead-up to the Palm Beach ceremony, with the groom sharing a video of Emily musing that he’d next see her “at the altar”.
“This man will be married in only a few hours,” Big Brother star Brenton Parks penned a snap of Carlin on the day of his wedding.
Other friends later shared posts from the big day, with pics showing Carlin and Emily signing their marriage certificates. Another saw the newlyweds dance through a tunnel of sparklers.
The nuptials come just months after the reality star revealed in October 2022 that he’d popped the question to his bae in celebration of their two-year anniversary.
He was previously married to Taran Higgins prior to appearing on TV.
Bryce Ruthven and Melissa Rawson
From the Married at First Sight altar to the real alter, the TV marriage experiment’s most controversial couple, Bryce Ruthven and Melissa Rawson, tied the knot on February 24 in a sunny ceremony in Sorrento, Melbourne.
With their twin sons, Levi and Tate, in attendance and many of their fellow MAFS alums, the duo made good on their Final Vows IRL. Who woulda thunk it?!
However, romance wasn’t the only thing in the air, with a clip from the reception showing Bryce and Melissa taking a huge tumble during their first dance.
Shared by their co-star and close friend Jason Engler, the video showed Bryce and Melissa dancing to an acoustic version of Joel Corry and MNEK’s Head & Heart.
Bryce later shared the moment to his Instagram account, musing they were “head over heels for each other”. LOL!
“Note: nobody was hurt in our first dance,” he added. “2nd note: we’re still happily married after this!”
Lizzie Sobinoff and Alex Vega
After two attempts at finding love on Married at First Sight, Lizzie Sobinoff deserved the perfect (IRL) wedding day.
She tied the knot with Alex Vega on January 27, giving fans a sneak peek on Instagram into what she described as the “happiest” and “best day” of her life.
The loved-up duo had their ceremony on a hill overlooking the ocean, before celebrating their big day with a stunning party (and desserts to boot!).
Countless MAFS alum took to the comments to share their congratulations, and honestly, some of the names were pretty surprising.
“Gorgeous! Congratulations🕊💌,” Martha Kalifatidis wrote.
Cyrell Paule added: “Ahhh the love in both your eyes 😍 congratulations.”
Even TERF Amanda Micallef had nothing but well wishes for the two-time reality star, commenting: “Congratulations to you both honey. Looks nice and intimate. ❤️💍💒.”
Luke and Olivia Packham
One half of Love Island Australia’s Packham twins have officially tied the knot.
Luke Packham and his bride Olivia celebrated their big day with close family and friends, with his twin brother Josh Packham giving fans an inside look at the nuptials.
Josh and the rest of the Packham clan (including their baby daughter Mia) watched on as newlyweds had their first dance as husband and wife.
A far cry from the high-vis get-up that The Block Australia fans are used to seeing, Luke wore a three-piece tuxedo to match his wife’s elegant white dress.
It truly looked like a fairytale night for the loved-up couple.
Kerry Knight and Johnny Balbuziente
Surprising fans on January 6, the MAFS intruder couple revealed they got married for REAL a day prior, on January 5.
“💍 MR & MRS BALBUZIENTE 💍 05.01.23,” Kerry penned in a joint post alongside a photo from their reception.
Also attached was a clip of the newlyweds being sent off after the festivities in true Kerry and Johnny fashion: in a golf cart, of course!
Meanwhile, Johnny mused that it was the “best day of [his] life”.
“I married the love of my life. Honey and the Bee – you and me.”
They’ve since shared several posts from the day, including the most heartwarming video of the moment Johnny saw Kerry walk down the aisle. We’re not crying, you are!
Their socials have been flooded with congratulations from many reality stars, including MAFS 2022‘s Ella Ding.
“Congratulations!!! You look so beautiful,” she wrote, while Beck Zemek said: “I love you guys so much… Congratulations.”
The Bachelor‘s Holly Kingston also dropped the couple a line, writing: “AMAZING!!”
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