Matildas Captain Sam Kerr Ties the Knot with US Soccer Star Kristie Mewis in Intimate Perth Wedding: ‘It Was Exactly What We Imagined and More’
- Soccer superstar Sam Kerr and her new wife Kristie Mewis have shared the first official photos from their romantic wedding day
- The couple, who have been together since 2021, exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony at Villa Dionysus in the Swan Valley
- Kerr’s seven-month-old son Jagger played a special role in the wedding, with the proud mum walking him down the aisle
- The newlyweds have spoken about their big day, revealing they wanted it to be ‘simple, warm and fun’ with a focus on making their guests feel loved
In a heartwarming interview with Vogue, the loved-up couple opened up about their special day, with Mewis gushing that it was ‘exactly what we imagined and more’. The pair, who announced their engagement in 2023, chose the stunning Villa Dionysus in the Swan Valley as their wedding venue, citing its ‘homey and welcoming’ atmosphere as the perfect fit for their intimate celebration.
Kerr, who stunned in a classic black tuxedo, and Mewis, who wore a breathtaking beaded gown and veil, shared two romantic photos from their wedding day on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse into their magical celebration. The first photo shows the newlyweds sharing a tender kiss, while the second captures the joyous atmosphere of the reception, with Kerr carrying her beaming bride on her shoulders as Mewis raises a champagne glass in a stunning shorter dress.
As the couple prepared to tie the knot, Kerr was spotted leaving Crown Towers with her family, including her adorable seven-month-old son Jagger, who played a special role in the ceremony. The proud mum walked her little boy down the aisle, a moment that Mewis had previously revealed would be an emotional one, saying she would ‘sob’ when it happened.
Mewis also revealed that Kerr opted for a tuxedo on their big day because she ‘didn’t want anything flashy, just something classic and comfortable’. The couple’s wedding was attended by 120 close friends and family, including teammates from the Matildas soccer team and the United States national team.
The loved-up couple, who welcomed their son Jagger in May, have been together since 2021 and announced their engagement in 2023. As they begin their new life together, they’re clearly on cloud nine, with Mewis saying their wedding day was ‘everything we dreamed of and more’.