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NRL and State of Origin star Matt Ballin has tied the knot with stunning Channel Seven sports reporter Alissa Smith.
The couple, who have been together for over five years, said 'I do' at Matt's family property in Kingaroy, Queensland, on October 19.
Photos of the ceremony showed stunning Seven star Alissa in an elegant white gown, locking lips with the dapper groom on the driveway to the 'DaisyBank' property.
On Tuesday, Matt revealed exactly how he felt when he saw Alissa for the first time in 2019 at Fox Sports studio.
'When I saw her I thought, "She’s the most beautiful woman alive,"' the 40-year-old retired NRL hooker told the Courier Mail.
Matt was in the studio to serve as an expert for the television show NRL Tonight, while Alissa was a reporter for the network.
NRL and State of Origin star Matt Ballin has tied the knot with stunning Channel 7 sports reporter Alissa Smith
The couple, who have been together for over five years, said 'I do' at Matt's family property in Kingaroy, Queensland, on October 19
The star-studded ceremony featured a host of Matt's rugby mates, including Titans coach Des Hasler and squadmates Paul Stephenson, Glenn Hall, Steve Menzies, Mark Bryant and Jake Trbojevic.
The Queensland-born athlete cut a dashing figure in a tailored designer tuxedo as he married his gorgeous partner in an exquisite outdoor ceremony.
Meanwhile, Alissa looked absolutely radiant in a traditional white wedding gown purchased from an upmarket Sydney bridal boutique.
The lovebirds radiated love and joy in pictures from the stunning outdoor ceremony, in which they spent their happy day celebrating with loved ones.
Alissa added there were so many standout moments in the loved-up ceremony she couldn't pick which one was her favourite.
'Being surrounded by our loved ones. The ceremony. Seeing Matt at the end of the aisle looking ridiculously handsome in his tuxedo,' she said.
'The cattle coming up to the marquee to say hello and join in on the celebrations. Our first dance to a song with so much meaning to us - Simply the Best by Tina Turner.'
The ceremony was full of heartwarming moments, including when Alissa's beloved uncle walked her down the aisle.
Alissa looked absolutely radiant in a traditional white wedding gown purchased from an upmarket Sydney bridal boutique
The lovebirds radiated love and joy in pictures from the stunning outdoor ceremony, in which they spent their happy day celebrating with loved ones
Matt proposed to his beautiful partner while they were in New York City in October last year, in front of the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge
The couple met in 2019 when Matt was visiting Fox Studios to serve as an expert for the television show NRL Tonight, while Alissa was a reporter for the network
Matt proposed to his beautiful partner while they were in New York City in October last year, in front of the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge.
The lovebirds returned to America this year, to enjoy a loved-up honeymoon as they celebrated their first holiday as husband and wife.
Matt had his two adult sons, Murphy and Fletcher, as his groomsmen.
He was previously married to a woman named Shannan and had three children with her, two sons, and daughter Mackenzie.
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