AFL star Nic Newman has officially tied the knot with his longtime partner Samantha Paterson.
The pair married in a romantic ceremony at Pt Leo Estate on Victoria’s picturesque Mornington Peninsula on Friday.
The Carlton defender and his new wife shared a series of stunning photos from their big day, which also featured their adorable baby daughter, Audrey.
In one heart-warming image, Newman, who looked dapper in a classic tuxedo, cradled little Audrey in his arms.
The couple were surrounded by the sweeping coastal views of Pt Leo Estate’s famed vineyard.
Samantha looked radiant in her elegant white gown with a high neckline and a racy thigh-high split.
AFL star Nic Newman has officially tied the knot with his longtime partner Samantha Paterson. Both pictured
The pair married in a romantic ceremony at Pt Leo Estate on Victoria’s picturesque Mornington Peninsula on Friday
Her hair was pulled off her face in a tight bun and the bride opted for a clean and natural makeup palette.
She finished the bridal look with a pair of white heels and kept her accessories minimal for a simple wedding day look.
Ensuring it was a family affair, Samantha posed with the couple’s daughter for a series of adorable portraits.
The couple’s special day drew congratulations from several Carlton WAGs.
Messages flooded in from Rachel Williams, Mattie Gouman and Claudia Piva Cerra, who were quick to fill the comments section with well wishes.
It comes after a difficult period for the young couple, after Nic injured his knee for a second time in January.
The footballer admitted the hardest part of his recovery was having to tell Samantha that he needed surgery.
‘Having to retell my partner on a random Wednesday that I’m going to have surgery in two days… that was the hardest phone call,’ the footballer told the Carlton website.
Ensuring it was a family affair, Samantha posed with the couple’s daughter for a series of adorable portraits
In one heart-warming image, Newman, who looked dapper in a classic tuxedo, also cradled little Audrey
The injury was made all the more difficult by the fact that the couple’s daughter was just three months old at the time.
‘With the right knee [in 2020], I was playing some okay footy and I was 27, so I felt like I had a bit of time,’ he explained.
‘This one happened in pre-season after having two good years, I felt great physically and with a young daughter now.
‘You naturally think you’re going to roll in and have another great year – your life gets turned on its head pretty quickly.’
It comes as AFL wedding season continues in full swing, with players celebrating milestone moments during the off-season.
Over at Essendon, ruckman Peter Wright recently married his partner Ellie Holmes in a romantic outdoor ceremony.
