Matildas captain Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis marry in Perth on New Year’s Eve
Matildas captain Sam Kerr officially married American footballer Kristie Mewis in a sunny ceremony in Perth on New Year’s Eve.
The couple exchanged personal vows in 2026 at the grand Villa of Dionysus, a luxurious and private villa. Venetian style mansion in front of about 120 guests in the Swan Valley. Mewis, 34-year-old former West Ham United player, It was previously explained in a podcast He said the duo discovered the place almost two years ago.
Kerr, who is currently a striker for Chelsea in the Women’s Super League, was photographed heading to the villa in a stylish black and white suit. She was also holding a bottle for her seven-month-old son Jagger, who she wore in a mini outfit and was due to join Kerr down the aisle later in the day.
Groups of guests, mostly dressed in black suits, were ferried from Crown Towers to the wedding venue in large buses, including Matildas players Steph Catley, Alanna Kennedy, Caitlin Foord and Mackenzie Arnold, as well as Irish footballer Katie McCabe and Kerr’s brother Daniel. They were welcomed at the venue with a violin and cello duet.
Sam Kerr wore a stylish black and white suit before his wedding in the Swan Valley.Credit: Nine News
Mewis, meanwhile, wore a white lace long-sleeved corset paired with a long veil and a flowing bridal bouquet. As she walked down the corridor, which appeared to be located in the villa’s forecourt, she was flanked by guests holding personal white umbrellas to shield themselves from the Perth sun (Swan Valley reached a high of around 34 degrees on New Year’s Eve).
Kerr and Mewis, who are considered one of Australia’s golden couples, started dating in 2020 after meeting while playing professional football in the United States. In the latest episode of Mewis’ podcast, Mewis Square, At the event, which she hosted with her sister Sam, Kerr admitted that she knew Mewis was “the one” since the day they met. Kerr proposed in 2023, having enjoyed a 2.5-year engagement; During this time, they welcomed their son before getting married in front of his family and friends.
Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis kiss after saying “I do” in Swan Valley on New Year’s Eve.Credit: Nine News
Ahead of the wedding, the couple shared photos of themselves spending time with their loved ones at the rowing lodge in Mount Pleasant. Although no concrete honeymoon plans have been determined yet, Mewis said in his podcast that they are considering attending the Men’s World Cup next year, which will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the USA.
