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Sophie Falkiner marries at the age of 51 in a fairytale Sydney wedding after Wheel of Fortune star waited nine years for love

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Wheel of Fortune star Sophie Falkiner married her partner Steve Wood in a fairytale wedding in Sydney after three years of dating.

Wheel of Fortune star Sophie Falkiner married her partner Steve Wood in a fairytale wedding in Sydney after three years of dating.

The couple said ‘I do’ during a romantic beachfront garden ceremony on Sydney’s northern beaches last week in front of 130 guests.

Sophie’s daughter Bella, 19, was her maid of honor, while her son Jack, 15, was Steve’s best man.

The couple and their guests, including former Home and Away star Erika Heynatz, later celebrated at a reception at the Pasadena restaurant, where Bella gave an emotional speech.

The TV presenter, 51, looked stunning for her big day in a pearl-encrusted strapless white dress by designer Steven Khalil.

The spectacular dress also featured a high slit and a long, glamorous train.

Sophie, who had been single for nine years before meeting Steve, had her long blonde locks curled and made a bold statement with bright red lipstick.

Steve also looked dapper for the big day in a black tuxedo, white button-down shirt, and dress shoes.

Wheel of Fortune star Sophie Falkiner married her partner Steve Wood in a fairytale wedding in Sydney after three years of dating.

The couple said 'I do' during a romantic beachfront garden ceremony on Sydney's northern beaches last week in front of 130 guests.

The couple said ‘I do’ during a romantic beachfront garden ceremony on Sydney’s northern beaches last week in front of 130 guests.

The TV presenter, 51, looked stunning for her big day in a pearl-encrusted strapless white dress by designer Steven Khalil.

The TV presenter, 51, looked stunning for her big day in a pearl-encrusted strapless white dress by designer Steven Khalil.

Sophie, who had been single for nine years before meeting Steve, had her long blonde locks curled and made a bold statement with bright red lipstick.

Sophie, who had been single for nine years before meeting Steve, had her long blonde locks curled and made a bold statement with bright red lipstick.

‘The ceremony and vows were incredibly meaningful. “All my family and friends were crying,” Sophie said. women’s day.

“Having my two children there with Steve with all the beautiful flowers on a perfect day was something out of a fairy tale.”

She said she was overcome with emotion during her daughter Bella’s speech at the reception.

“I cried at my daughter’s speech because it was everything a mother wants to hear after going through adolescence,” Sophie said.

‘It’s something I will never forget. There wasn’t a dry eye in the entire room!’

Steve looked smitten with his girlfriend as they posed for photos.

Steve looked smitten with his girlfriend as they posed for photos.

Sophie's daughter Bella, 19, was her maid of honor, while her son Jack, 15, was Steve's best man. Both pictured on the left

Sophie’s daughter Bella, 19, was her maid of honor, while her son Jack, 15, was Steve’s best man. Both pictured on the left

Sophie's stunning dress also featured a high slit and a long, glamorous train.

Sophie’s stunning dress also featured a high slit and a long, glamorous train.

The happy couple on their special day.

The happy couple on their special day.

The couple and their guests, including former Home and Away star Erika Heynatz, later celebrated at a reception at the Pasadena restaurant where Bella gave an emotional speech.

The couple and their guests, including former Home and Away star Erika Heynatz, later celebrated at a reception at the Pasadena restaurant where Bella gave an emotional speech.

Steve also looked dapper for his big day in a black tuxedo, white button-down shirt, and dress shoes.

Steve also looked dapper for his big day in a black tuxedo, white button-down shirt, and dress shoes.

Steve also looked dapper for his big day in a black tuxedo, white button-down shirt, and dress shoes.

Sophie and Steve announced their engagement in October last year after he popped the question during a dream holiday in the Whitsunday Islands, Australia.

The TV star was previously married to Tony Thomas, with whom she shares her two children. They separated in November 2015.

Sophie has never been one to hide her affection for Steve.

Sophie and Steve announced their engagement in October last year after he popped the question during a dream holiday in the Whitsunday Islands, Australia.

Sophie and Steve announced their engagement in October last year after he popped the question during a dream holiday in the Whitsunday Islands, Australia.

Sophie had been single for nine years before meeting Steve.

Sophie had been single for nine years before meeting Steve.

Steve was seen helping his new girlfriend with her long train.

Steve was seen helping his new girlfriend with her long train.

Before she took it off and held it in her hands.

Before she took it off and held it in her hands.

In a candid conversation with New Idea earlier this year, she exclaimed: “Yes, I’m in love.”

Praising her future husband, she added: “He’s probably one of the kindest men I’ve ever met and I feel very lucky.” He’s laid back and he’s awesome with my kids.

“He is a solid, good man and has a lot of character. I am in a beautiful moment in my life right now and I am very grateful for it.”

Sophie has presented the entertainment news series Confidential on Fox8, as well as hosting The Great Outdoors and Sydney Weekender.

Guests, including former Home and Away star Erika Heynatz, were seen posing for photos at the ceremony after the couple tied the knot.

Guests, including former Home and Away star Erika Heynatz, were seen posing for photos at the ceremony after the couple tied the knot.

Erika showed off her slender figure in a one-shoulder gold dress

Erika showed off her slender figure in a one-shoulder gold dress

Sophie has presented the entertainment news series Confidential on Fox8, as well as hosting The Great Outdoors and Sydney Weekender.

Sophie has presented the entertainment news series Confidential on Fox8, as well as hosting The Great Outdoors and Sydney Weekender.

She was seen being attended to by a hair and makeup artist throughout the day.

She was seen being attended to by a hair and makeup artist throughout the day.

The couple celebrated with friends and family.

The couple celebrated with friends and family.

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