NRL star Tom Burgess marries model Tahlia Giumelli in Sydney

Can’t rain on our parade! Model Tahlia Giumelli stuns in a slinky white wedding dress as she and British rugby player Tom Burgess marry in a stunning outdoor ceremony in rainy Sydney

Model Tahlia Giumelli and England rugby player 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 from Prea James Bridal as she walked down the aisle to Tom, who is an English rugby league player who plays as a prop for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NRL. 

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, with her hair styled by Bixie Colour and her makeup done by Kate Bonar Makeup. 

So elegant: Her Prea James Bridal 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! Tahlia, who showed off a golden glow on the day, wore her brunette locks up and off her face in an elegant bun, with her hair styled by Bixie Colour and her makeup done by Kate Bonar Makeup

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 

So in love! It was evident to all present that the pair are completely head over heels

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

Double fisting: She held two glasses of bubbly in her hands

Matriarch: The glamorous grandmother had on a number of glistening rings 

Mum’s the word! She added a silver watch and cream handbag to the ensemble 

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.

Tahlia and Tom’s love story 

 In April 2017, it was revealed that the footballer had been dating the stunning model for six months.

 In August 2019, they announced the arrival of their first child, a daughter named Sophie Heather. 

The couple announced their engagement on New Year’s Eve 2019, after three years of dating. 

Tahlia announced her second pregnancy in August 2020, posting a photo to Instagram of herself showing off her bump.  

In November 2020, they welcomed second daughter Elodie early at just 36 weeks, announcing the birth on Instagram.

In July 2020, Tom and Tahlia announced they’d had to postpone their wedding due to Covid-19 restrictions. 

The couple were again forced to postpone their nuptials and ditched their most recent set of wedding plans in December after Tom contracted Covid-19 during a holiday to Byron Bay.  

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.

The couple were finally married on Friday, at a stunning star-studded ceremony in a waterfront park in Sydney’s Watsons Bay.  

 

Incoming! Julie had earlier arrived with a number of female friends 

The boys! Brothers Luke, Sam, George and Tom all arrived together in matching outfits

Hugs: Sam embraced South Sydney Rabbitohs teammate Liam Knight (left), the pair looking jovial

Sunnies off! The men removed their sunglasses for a friendly chat 

So funny! The pals exchanged a big laugh, throwing their heads back 

Looking good! The groom looked suave as he nursed a glass of bubbly 

Stunning location: The picturesque waterway was a perfect background for photographs 

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) attended with a glamourous blonde pal

Friendly: He also chatted to a woman in a bright abstract dress and velvet heels 

Footy mates: Latrell Mitchell (right) came along with his partner Brielle Mercy (left)

Chic: Liam (left) looked chic in a beige blazer and brown dress shoes, and came along with a male friend

Footy stars: Damien Cook (second from left) and  Jai Arrow (second from right) were seen arriving at the nuptials 

Big day: Former rugby league player and politician Sean Garlick (right) went along

Celebrity guests  

Millionaire publican Stu Laundy 

South Sydney Rabbitohs player Latrell Mitchel and his partner Brielle Mercy

South Sydney Rabbitohs footballer Damien Cook 

Former rugby league player and politician Sean Garlick 

South Sydney Rabbitohs player Cameron Murray

Brisbane Broncos and Rabbitohs star Jai Arrow 

South Sydney Rabbitohs footballer Liam Knight 

 Missing in action was actor Russell Crowe, who was said to have RSVP’d

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. 

Wet wet wet: Guests carried small umbrellas to protect themselves from drizzle 

What a location! Guests arrived in stunning gowns and enjoyed the view 

Lush: The wedding was held in a stunning garden alongside the water 

Mingling: Guests mingled on the lawn before the vows 

Staying dry: The famous brothers huddled under umbrellas 

What a turn out! Dozens of guests poured into the wedding 

Tahlia announced her second pregnancy in August 2020, posting a photo to Instagram of herself showing off her bump alongside fiancé Tom and their younger daughter Sophie.

The pair announced their engagement on New Year’s Eve 2020, after three years of dating. 

Tahlia told her Instagram followers at the time that Tom had proposed at the same place where they’d had their first holiday three years earlier. 

‘And our 2019 ended just perfectly! Where it all begin in 2016; our first holiday at the farm and three years later he’s down on one knee at the same place!’ she wrote. 

A family affair! The couple already have two children together, daughters Sophie, two, and Elodie, one. All pictured 

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