Model Tahlia Giumelli and NRL star Tom Burgess are officially married.
The couple, both 29, tied the knot in a stunning star-studded ceremony in a waterfront park in Sydney‘s Watsons Bay on Friday.
The sporadic rain couldn’t dampen their spirits, with the blushing bride and her smitten groom absolutely beaming throughout the ceremony.
Can’t rain on our parade! Tahlia Giumelli (right) stunned in a white slinky wedding dress as she and Rabbitohs star Tom Burgess (left) tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony in Sydney
Tahlia opted for a fuss-free but glamorous look for her big day, looking gorgeous in a slinky white wedding dress.
Her frock was sleeveless, backless and featured a cowl-neck design with a small train.
Tahlia, who showed off a golden glow on the day, wore her brunette locks up and off her face in an elegant bun.
So elegant: Her frock was sleeveless and featured a cowl-neck design and small train
The look of love! The pair appeared nothing but thrilled as they finally said ‘I do’
Pouring: The sporadic rain couldn’t dampen their spirits, with the blushing bride and her smitten groom absolutely beaming throughout the ceremony
Sealed with a kiss! The pair shared a smooch after saying ‘I do’
Here’s to married life! The pair raised their hands and cheered after finally marrying, after their wedding was cancelled last year due to the pandemic
She completed her look with natural-looking makeup, including lashings of mascara and a deep pink lip.
Tahlia carried a gorgeous bouquet made up of white orchids and roses and wore a long white veil.
The pair looked nothing but thrilled and in love as they said ‘I do’ and shared their first kiss as newlyweds.
She’s glowing! She completed her look with natural-looking makeup, including lashings of mascara and a deep pink lip
Rain soaked bride: Tahlia laughed heartily as the rain poured down
The look of love! The couple held hands and exchanged loved-up looks
Giggles: The stunning model could not wipe the smile off her face
Ring on it! The pair gently exchanged wedding bands
She’s so happy! Tahlia beamed and laughed during the vows
He’s a kidder! Tom made some jokes as he took the mic during the couple’s vows
Gorgeous! The beauty’s dress skirted the floor and featured a sheer layer
Nuptials: Daily Mail Australia confirmed last week that Tom and Tahlia would tie the knot in a waterfront park ceremony with friends and family
The couple announced their engagement on New Year’s Eve in 2019, after three years of dating.
Daily Mail Australia confirmed last week that Tom and Tahlia would tie the knot in a waterfront park ceremony with friends and family.
Sources close to the pair revealed the service would finally go ahead and that all the Burgess brothers – including SAS Australia winner Sam – would have roles to play in the proceedings.
The boys are here! Sources close to the pair confirmed the service would finally go ahead and that all the Burgess brothers – including SAS Australia winner Sam – would have roles to play in the proceedings
They (finally) did it! The couple were forced to postpone their nuptials on several occasions and were forced to ditch their most recent set of wedding plans in December after Tom contracted Covid-19 during a holiday to Byron Bay
So dapper: The Burgess brothers all looked sharp in beige suits with a light blue shirt and flower lapels
It’s understood lifelong Souths fan and close family friend Russell Crowe also RSVP’d to the event along with a large Souths contingent both past and present.
However he appeared to be a no-show on the day, and was not seen in photos from the ceremony.
The confirmation followed several major setbacks for the young parents.
Postponed: Tom and Tahlia first announced their postponement of their original wedding plans back in July following two years of intricate planning
Trying times: On December 11, Tahlia shared an Instagram post to mark what would have been the couple’s wedding day, as she complained about having to wait until another date
‘Happy “should have been” wedding day,’ she began. ‘We should have been saying our vows right now in front of our family and friends in Byron Bay and celebrating with one too many cocktails,’ she wrote
Having fun: The bride greeted her wedding party with a huge smile on her face
Hugs all round: She embraced friends and family in delight
Stunning: Tahlia carried a gorgeous bouquet made up of white orchids and roses and wore a long white veil
All white: The bride had on a pair of pearl-adorned high heels
The couple were forced to postpone their nuptials on several occasions and were forced to ditch their most recent set of wedding plans in December after Tom contracted Covid-19 during a holiday to Byron Bay.
Tom and Tahlia first announced their postponement of their original wedding plans back in July following two years of intricate planning.
Earlier this month, Tahlia made some wedding place cards for guests with the help of a friend.
Say cheese! The mammoth wedding party posed for photos as a group
Cuddles and smiles: The Burgess brothers lined up together
Get in closer! A photographer stood on a chair to get the perfect shot
Matching: Tom matched his brothers in a white blazer with a blue shirt underneath
Attention please! The group appeared to be jolly and rowdy as the photos were taken
‘Wedding things,’ she captioned a picture of the pair cutting the tags while sitting at a dining room table.
On December 11, Tahlia shared an Instagram post to mark what would have been the couple’s wedding day, as she complained about having to wait until another date.
‘Happy “should have been” wedding day,’ she began. ‘We should have been saying our vows right now in front of our family and friends in Byron Bay and celebrating with one too many cocktails.
Still intact! Tahlia checked her hair and veil after the brief downpour
Makeup too! She tidied up her makeup after having been splashed with drizzle
Fuss free! The model looked relaxed as she larked about with her guests
‘Instead we turned it into a family holiday, made some more memories and soaking up the pre-wedding bliss that is still to come.’
In July, Tom and Tahlia announced they’d had to postpone their wedding.
At the time, she wrote on Instagram: ‘After almost two years of planning. Tom and I had to make the sad decision to postpone and move our wedding venue completely.
Mum’s the word: Tom’s mother Julie Burgess (right) opted for a mint green dress
Glam mum: She added an ornate necklace and sunglasses to the look
‘With another wave of Covid hitting NSW our priority is and always will be the safety of our family and friends.
‘I have no doubt when it happens it will be just as amazing. Really feel for all the brides who have had to do the same. But right now a I wedding didn’t seem like a number one priority’.
The couple already have two children together, daughters Sophie, two, and Elodie, one.
The boys! Brothers Luke, Sam, George and Tom all arrived together in matching outfits
Hugs: Sam embraced a fellow wedding guest, the pair looking jovial
Sunnies off! The men removed their sunglasses for a friendly chat
So funny! The men exchanged a big laugh, throwing their heads back
Looking good! The groom looked suave as he nursed a glass of bubbly
In November 2020, they welcomed Elodie early at just 36 weeks, announcing the birth on Instagram.
The new mum wrote: ‘Our little girl. She decided to surprise us and greet us early at 36 weeks. Born at a healthy 3.5kgs (big for a premmie).’
‘Our surprise bundle of joy is yet to be named but we are so in love with her and can’t wait for Sophie to meet her little sister. So yes Rupert was a Rupertina after all’.
Famous faces: Millionaire publican Stu Laundy (right) came along with a glamourous blonde guests
Tom also made the announcement on his Instagram, writing: ‘Will never get over the miracle of childbirth, we welcomed our second little princess.
‘A bit of a surprise but baby and mum are all great! She’s weighing a very healthy 3.525kg, 7lbs12!
‘Tahlia was a such a legend, we can’t wait to take our little girl home and introduce her to her big sister.
