Sam Armytage’s celebrity friends rush to congratulate her after the Sunrise host married millionaire Richard Lavender on New Year’s Eve
Sam Armytage married equestrian businessman Richard Lavender in a low-key ceremony in the Southern Highlands on New Year’s Eve.
And the Sunrise anchor, 44, has since been inundated with well-wishes from her various celebrity friends.
The likes of Studio 10 host Sarah Harris, The Morning Show presenter Kylie Gillies and even Jasmine Stefanovic offered their congratulations on Thursday night.
Supportive friends: Sunrise host Samantha Armytage was inundated with celebrity well wishes this week after she married Richard Lavender in a low key ceremony on New Years Eve
‘Lucky in love. A New Year and new beginnings. Perfect. All our love Sam and Rich,’ Kylie commented below a photo Sam posted from her nuptials.
Sarah added: ‘Beautiful Sam. What an intense year! Love.’
Shoe designer Jasmine, who is married to Today show anchor Karl Stefanovic, wrote ‘congratulations’ alongside a pair of love-heart emojis.
Well wishes: After tying the knot on Thursday, Sam shared a sweet picture on Instagram of herself and her new husband, before receiving plenty of support from her famous friends, including Kylie Gillies, Sarah Harris, and Jasmine Yarbrough
Other stars who congratulated Sam and Richard, 61, included Nine Nine presenter Deborah Knight, 2GB breakfast host Ben Fordham, actress Rebecca Gibney and former Seven personality Sally Obermeder.
Sunrise newsreader Edwina Bartholomew added: ‘Just perfect. We are so happy for you both.’
Sam and Richard tied the knot at his 40-hectare property in the picturesque Southern Highlands on New Year’s Eve.
Newlyweds: Sam, 44, and millionaire businessman Richard, 61, tied the knot at his 40-hectare property in the picturesque Southern Highlands in NSW on New Year’s Eve. The pair reportedly married at his home around midday, and then moved to a luncheon at the Centennial Vineyards Restaurant in Bowral (pictured)
The pair reportedly married at his home around midday, and then moved to a luncheon at the Centennial Vineyards Restaurant in Bowral.
The TV star looked elegant for the nuptials in a white long sleeve Carla Zampatti dress and a matching ribbon in her hair.
It was said to be an intimate ceremony with a ‘small number of guests’ due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with Richard’s daughters Sasha and Grace and Sam’s beloved dog Banjo believed to be in attendance.
Gorgeous: Pictured is their wedding reception venue, though Sam and Richard held a family luncheon inside the venue
Mr and Mrs! After the wedding, Sam shared a sweet Instagram story showing herself posing up for a selfie with her husband, writing: ‘HNP from the Lav’s’
After the wedding, Sam shared a sweet Instagram story showing herself posing up for a selfie with her husband, writing: ‘HNP from the Lav’s.’
The happy couple had announced their engagement back in June with an Instagram post that received almost 60,000 likes.
Posing in the arms of Richard with her ring on full display, a smiling Sam wrote: ‘What a year…’
The image appeared to have been taken at Richard’s property, which is where the pair tied the knot on Thursday.
Happy: The happy couple had announced their engagement back in June with an Instagram post that received almost 60,000 likes