Sam Armytage ties the knot in a simple cocktail dress from Carla Zampatti 

Sam Armytage ties the knot in a very simple and elegant cocktail dress from Australian designer Carla Zampatti

Sam Armytage married her millionaire fiancé Richard Lavender in an intimate ceremony in the Southern Highlands on New Year’s Eve.

The blushing bride, 44, opted for simple elegance in a custom cocktail frock from Australian designer Carla Zampatti.

The dress appeared to be based on Carla’s The White Elegance Dress, which retails on the designer’s website for $629.00.

Perfect day: Sam Armytage married her millionaire fiancé Richard Lavender in a custom cocktail frock from Australian designer Carla Zampatti

However, with the Sunrise presenter’s customisations, the price would likely reach into the thousands.

‘Cut in brilliant white crepe, the White Elegance Dress features a midi skirt and long relaxed sleeves,’ the official website reads.

‘The shoulders are embellished with gold buttons stamped with the classic Carla Crest. A perfect option for work or for a sophisticated resort look.’

'Cut in brilliant white crepe, the White Elegance Dress features a midi skirt and long relaxed sleeves,' Carla Zampatti's website reads

‘Cut in brilliant white crepe, the White Elegance Dress features a midi skirt and long relaxed sleeves,’ Carla Zampatti’s website reads 

The hemline reaches just below the knee for a classic look that perfectly suits Sam’s conservative style.

She accessorised with a single white ribbon tied in a bow, which she wore in her hair.

Sam opted for minimal make-up for the big day, enhancing her eyes with a sweep of brown shadow and adding a touch of bronzer on her already sun-kissed skin.

Classy: The hemline reaches just below the knee for a classic look that perfectly suits Sam's conservative style

Classy: The hemline reaches just below the knee for a classic look that perfectly suits Sam’s conservative style 

The Sunrise host and equestrian 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.

It’s said to have been 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.

Bow: She accessorised with a single white ribbon tied in a bow, which she wore in her hair

Bow: She accessorised with a single white ribbon tied in a bow, which she wore in her hair

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.

Flashback: The happy couple had announced their engagement back in June with an Instagram post that received almost 60,000 likes

Flashback: The happy couple had announced their engagement back in June with an Instagram post that received almost 60,000 likes