Matt Ridley has revealed that he has secretly married his partner Dominique Nielsen.
The Married At First Sight groom confirmed the shocking news on Instagram on Saturday morning that he and teacher Dominique had tied the knot.
Their surprise wedding comes just months after Matt, 41, confirmed their engagement in March after popping the big question in a romantic proposal on Noosa Beach.
Matt confirmed their commitment by sharing some stunning photos from their picture-perfect wedding day, in which the newlyweds looked happier than ever.
Matt looked elegant in a stylish beige two-piece suit, which he paired with a crisp white shirt and a gold satin tie.
He completed his wedding outfit with a pair of brown boots and attached a white corsage to his lapel.
Matt, who shot to fame when he was paired with Kate Laidlaw on MAFS in 2022, looked happier than ever as he cuddled up to Dominique in the snaps.
Dominique was every inch a blushing bride in a gorgeous strapless lace wedding dress with a dramatic train and matching flared sleeves.
Matt Ridley has announced that he has secretly married his partner Dominique Nielsen (both pictured)
The Married At First Sight groom confirmed the shocking news on Instagram on Saturday morning that he and school teacher Dominique had exchanged vows
To confirm their commitment, Matt shared a series of gorgeous photos from their picture-perfect wedding day, with the newlyweds looking happier than ever
She wore a sheer veil in her golden locks and carried a bouquet of cream and pink roses in one hand for the ceremony.
It looked like the couple was in marital bliss as they smiled for the cameras and cheered on their special day.
“Surprise!! Say hello to Mr. and Mrs. Ridley,” Matt captioned his Instagram post confirming the news.
They tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Brisbane, surrounded by their loved ones, keeping the big news a secret until after the wedding.
Their wedding comes just months after Matt romantically proposed to nutritionist and lecturer Dominique on March 23 in Noosa Beach.
Matt popped the question with a 14-karat rose and white gold diamond engagement ring from Simon Curwood Jewellers.
“My life has been absolutely amazing since the show,” he told Ny Breaking Australia at the time.
‘I enjoyed the affection of the public, I organized events, shared my life with fans on Instagram and finally I found the love of my life in Dominique!’
They exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony in Brisbane, surrounded by their loved ones, and kept the big news a secret until after the wedding.
Teacher and nutritionist Dominique was a real blushing bride in a beautiful strapless lace wedding dress with a dramatic train and matching flared sleeves
Matt rose to fame when he was paired with Kate Laidlaw in MAFS, a pairing that didn’t end in love but certainly earned him the affection of the public
The couple’s love story began in September 2022, after they met on a dating app and went on a first date in Brisbane’s Southbank.
“We had our first kiss on our first date and we both didn’t want that first night to end,” Matt previously shared.
Matt met Dominique’s mother and friends on their first date and their whirlwind romance only grew stronger.
Dominique already has a 10-year-old son, Heath, from a previous marriage and the couple have previously said they hope to have another child naturally.
“There is a lot of love in our house and I think it would be nice to share that with a little brother or sister for Heath,” Matt said.
Matt rose to fame when he was paired with Kate Laidlaw on MAFS. The pairing didn’t end in love, but it did earn him the affection of the public.
