Rugby league great Sam Burgess tied the knot with his partner Lucy Graham in a lavish Italian wedding after two years of dating.
The former NRL star, 35, and his ladylove shared the news to Instagram on Monday evening alongside a carousel of breathtaking images captured at Villa Aurelia.
The 17th-century Baroque property is set on the highest point within the walls of Rome and features breathtaking views of the city.
Sam’s new wife is a 33-year-old hairdresser and fashion designer from Leeds, England, whom he has known since his early teens.
The pair share daughter Robbie, one, who they welcomed in September 2023.
Lucy’s identity was revealed in 2022 after the retired South Sydney Rabbitohs star took her as his date to the premiere of Russell Crowe’s film Poker Face in Rome.
The English-born stunner is the co-founder of the sustainable fashion label Sentenced, which launched in September 2019.
She also used to be a member of British girl group The Ultra Girls, who were featured heavily on The X Factor UK in 2009.
Sam Burgess tied the knot with his partner Lucy Graham in a lavish Italian wedding after two years of dating
Sam’s new wife is a 33-year-old hairdresser and fashion designer from Leeds, England, whom he has known since his early teens
A source close to the footy player, who was born in West Yorkshire, England, previously told Daily Mail Australia that the newlyweds have known each other for more than 20 years.
On Sunday, Lucy looked heavenly in a Champagne-hued gown by designer Paula Nadal that featured a structured bodice that tumbled into a floor-length voluminous skirt.
The blonde beauty added a touch of drama to her look with a long veil that tumbled behind her, also reaching the floor, while clutching a dainty bouquet.
She wore her highlighted hair in loose, bouncy waves with a middle part for the ceremony and showed off her delicate features with a subtle makeup palette.
The pair share daughter Robbie, one, who they welcomed in September 2023
Lucy’s identity was revealed in 2022 after the retired South Sydney Rabbitohs star took her as his date to the premiere of Russell Crowe’s film Poker Face in Rome
Meanwhile, Sam appeared to channel fictional character James Bond in a tailored black suit paired with a white pocket square.
The South Sydney Rabbitohs legend accessorised his look with a classic timepiece and a unique boutonnière pinned to his lapel.
The couple appeared deeply in love in a black and white frame that saw them passionately lock lips in a garden setting surrounded by ornate flower arrangements.
In another image, the newly married lovers are seen running through a cavernous room with abandon, smiling from ear to ear.
Earlier this year, Lucy enjoyed a wild hen’s party in Ibiza ahead of her wedding
The Leeds stunner showed off her incredible figure in a bridal white bikini in a series of photos posted to Instagram
She worked her angles in the skimpy swimwear while also wearing a veil and cat-eye sunglasses
The couple made sure daughter Robbie was an integral part of the day’s celebrations.
Sam proposed to Lucy in June 2023, just nine months after they went public with their relationship.
Three months later, the pair welcomed their first child together.
She also used to be a member of British girl group The Ultra Girls, who were featured heavily on The X Factor UK in 2009
‘[It happened] during grand final week, we’re cheering,’ Sam revealed on Channel Seven’s Sunrise.
‘I’m on very limited sleep and am getting used to that again but it’s great!’ the proud father said.
‘She is fantastic and beautiful just like her mother,’ he added.
Earlier this year, Lucy enjoyed a wild hen’s party in Ibiza ahead of her wedding.
The Leeds stunner showed off her incredible figure in a bridal white bikini in a series of photos posted to Instagram.
She worked her angles in the skimpy swimwear while also wearing a veil and cat-eye sunglasses.
Sam also shares two children: daughter Poppy, seven, and son Billy, five, with ex-wife Phoebe Burgess.
They were married for four years before splitting in 2019.
A source close to the footy player previously told Daily Mail Australia that the newlyweds have known each other for more than 20 years
