Ella Ding and her partner Guy Palmero have surprised their fans and friends by getting married in a surprise wedding ceremony.
The former MAFS star took to Instagram on Saturday to confirm they had exchanged vows, just weeks after announcing their engagement.
She announced that she and Guy had said ‘I do’ surrounded by their loved ones in a romantic ceremony before their reception at The Prahran Arcade’s Sophia venue in Melbourne on Friday.
The couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony before surprising friends with the news of their marriage at Ella’s 30th Great Gatsby-themed party that night.
Keeping their nuptials a secret, they revealed the news in a video played at the party, showing Ella as a child, before clips of their wedding were played.
Ella Ding and her partner Guy Palmero tied the knot in a surprise wedding ceremony, and the MAFS star shared snaps from the special day on Instagram.
The former MAFS star took to Instagram on Saturday to confirm they had exchanged vows just weeks after first announcing their engagement.
Her friends were completely shocked and burst into tears upon hearing the happy news, as the birthday party turned into a surprise wedding reception.
Publicly revealing the big surprise on Saturday morning, Ella and her friends shared a variety of photos from the special day on their respective Instagram pages.
She took to Instagram to share a montage video of the special day, with shots of her as a child interspersed with images from her wedding.
She looked every inch the blushing bride in a gorgeous white dress designed by Paul Versace while giving fans a glimpse of the beautiful ceremony.
She put on a glamorous display in a stunning white dress with a sparkly chain bodice as she went all out for her special day.
She added a pop of color to her bridal ensemble with a pair of bright red heels to match her bold lipstick.
She surprised her fans by confirming that she and Guy had said “I do” surrounded by their loved ones at a ceremony at The Prahran Arcade’s Sophia venue in Melbourne on Friday.
Adorable photos showed Ella and Guy dancing for the first time surrounded by their friends at the surprise ceremony.
Revealing the big surprise on Saturday morning, Ella and her friends shared a variety of photos from the special day on their respective Instagram pages.
Guy looked dapper in a black suit, with a red flower pinned to the lapel of his jacket, as they looked as in love as ever as they exchanged vows.
She gave a glimpse into her and Guy’s romantic wedding vows when they were shown gushing about their love for each other in a touching video.
She told him: ‘I think every experience we’ve gone through in life has prepared us to be ready for each other now.
‘Boy, you’re my best friend and I love you so much. Thank you for choosing me and what I come from, quirks and all, I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you.
While Guy said: “You are the most beautiful person in the world to me every day, you are my best friend, my confidant and my life partner and I will always feel blessed to have you by my side and I love you.” .’
She and Guy looked happier than ever as they shared a kiss during their first dance while their guests looked on.
Later, Ella donned another stunning ensemble for her wedding reception, while adding a little more sparkle to the special day.
She looked incredible in a cream sequin dress with a daring side slit and sheer skirt as she channeled 1920s fashion for the Great Gatsby-themed party.
She gave herself a few extra inches in a pair of silver platform heels and arranged a jeweled headpiece in her brunette locks to complete the look.
Guy looked dapper in a white tuxedo as they smiled from ear to ear as they cut their two-tier wedding cake into adorable snaps.
Their cake was adorned with a series of pearls and decorated with red flowers, while it also had a sign that read “just married.”
She looked incredible in a 1920s style sequin dress for the wedding reception as they adopted a theme for the day.
Their wedding reception was complete with red floral arrangements and a variety of candles as they celebrated with their loved ones and friends.
Their guests shared a variety of sweet videos of Ella and Guy enjoying their first dance together as the newlyweds looked happier than ever.
MAFS star Domenica Calarco was among the guests at the ceremony and shared a variety of photos from the big day on Instagram.
Commenting on Ella’s post, he gushed: ‘We pulled off the surprise of the century. I’m on top. What a night, what a couple and what a love story.’
Ella also shared a video revealing exactly how they shared the news with their guests at the reception, who believed they were attending Ella’s 30th birthday party.
Their guests could be seen bursting into tears when they were shocked to learn that Guy and Ella had secretly married earlier that day.
They were shown the montage video featuring clips of Ella as a child, in what they believed was a birthday tribute, before shots of the bride in her wedding dress revealed the epic surprise.
The birthday party turned into an epic wedding reception as all their nearest and dearest celebrated with them.
She also shared a clip from that same day, revealing how they managed to keep the news a secret before the party.
Their surprise wedding comes just weeks after they confirmed their engagement in February, with Guy popping the question during his morning run.
She shared a video of her running frantically and hiding her marriage certificate and any white accessories before Domenica arrived to glam up with her.
She also quickly took off her wedding ring while doing her best to keep the nuptials a closely guarded secret.
Their surprise wedding comes just weeks after they confirmed their engagement in February, with Guy popping the question during his morning run.
An adorable video, taken by loved ones, showed the couple on a morning run near the Royal Botanic Gardens when Guy suddenly veered off course.
At that moment, Ella took to Instagram to reveal the sweet moment her boyfriend Guy got down on one knee and asked her the all-important question.
He then knelt down and presented the ring to her as Ella paused, before he jumped up and they embraced after she said yes.
Guy then revealed that all of their loved ones were waiting nearby as the happy couple hugged their friends and all celebrated the engagement together.
Photos shared exclusively with WhatsNew2Day Australia showed Ella showing off her dazzling diamond ring and smiling with joy.
She also shared more photos from the day on her Instagram as she celebrated with her loved ones, who sweetly presented her with champagne, heart-shaped balloons, and flowers.
The couple first confirmed their romance in April 2023 and later moved in together, although they also share a joint bank account.
She rose to fame alongside Mitch Eynaud on Married At First Sight, but the couple announced they had gone their separate ways shortly after the reunion aired in January 2022.
In December, they welcomed a new addition when they confirmed they were the proud owners of a puppy named Yuki.
Before meeting Guy, Ella had an affair with British Made In Chelsea star Miles Nazaire after her romance with Mitch Eynaud ended.
She and Mitch, who met on the reality show MAFS, announced their shocking split shortly after the reunion episode aired in January 2022.
They had gotten back together briefly after Mitch left Ella heartbroken during their final vows when he broke up, but then broke up for good soon after.