Matt Ridley has announced that he has secretly tied the knot with his partner Dominique Nielsen.
The Married At First Sight groom took to Instagram on Saturday morning to confirm the shock news that he and school teacher Dominique had exchanged vows.
Their surprise nuptials come just months after Matt, 41, confirmed their engagement in March after he popped the big question in a romantic proposal on Noosa Beach.
Confirming their union, Matt shared an array of stunning photographs from their picture-perfect wedding day, with the newlyweds looking happier than ever.
Matt cut a suave figure in a dapper beige two-piece suit, which he styled with a crisp white shirt and a gold satin tie.
He completed his wedding day ensemble with a pair of brown boots and fixed a white boutonniere in his lapel.
Matt, who rose to fame with he was matched with Kate Laidlaw on MAFS in 2022, looked happier than ever as he cuddled up to Dominique in the snaps.
Dominique was every inch the blushing bride in a gorgeous strapless lace wedding dress with a dramatic train and matching pull-on flared sleeves.
Matt Ridley has announced that he has secretly tied the knot with his partner Dominique Nielsen (both pictured)
The Married At First Sight groom took to Instagram on Saturday morning to confirm the shock news that he and school teacher Dominique had exchanged vows
Confirming their union, Matt shared an array of stunning photographs from their picture-perfect wedding day, with the newlyweds looking happier than ever
She fixed a sheer veil in her golden tresses and carried a bouquet of cream and pink roses in one hand for the ceremony.
The couple appeared to be in married bliss as they smiled for the cameras and cheered on their special day.
‘Surprise!! Say hello to Mr & Mrs Ridley,’ Matt simply captioned his Instagram post confirming the news.
They exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony in Brisbane in front of their nearest and dearest, keeping the big news a secret until after the nuptials.
Their wedding comes just months after Matt proposed to nutritionist and teacher Dominique in a romantic proposal in Noosa Beach on March 23.
Matt popped the question with a 14K rose and white gold diamond engagement ring courtesy of Simon Curwood Jewellers.
‘Since the show, life has been pretty damn amazing,’ he shared with Daily Mail Australia at the time.
‘I have enjoyed and embraced the public’s affection towards me, hosting events, sharing my life to fans on Instagram, and ultimately, finding the love of my life in Dominique!’
They exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony in Brisbane in front of their nearest and dearest, keeping the big news a secret until after the nuptials
Teacher and nutritionist Dominique was every inch the blushing bride in a gorgeous strapless lace wedding dress with a dramatic train and matching pull-on flared sleeves
Matt rose to fame when he was matched with Kate Laidlaw on MAFS, a pairing that did not end in love but certainly won him the affection of the audience
The couple’s love story began in September 2022 after they matched on a dating app and enjoyed a first date at Southbank in Brisbane.
‘We shared our first kiss on our first date and we both didn’t want that first night to end,’ Matt previously recalled.
Matt met Dominique’s mother and friends by their first date as their whirlwind romance only went from strength to strength.
Dominique has a 10-year-old son, Heath, from a previous marriage and the couple previously said they hope to try to have another baby naturally.
‘There is a lot of love in our house and it sounds right to share that with a sibling for Heath,’ Matt shared.
Matt rose to fame when he was matched with Kate Laidlaw on MAFS, a pairing that did not end in love but certainly won him the affection of the audience.
