Pilates Queen ensures all eyes are on her as she goes braless at $3500-a-head Gold Dinner
The 35-year-old entrepreneur who owns Body by Berner looked sensational as she posed alongside her husband, Buildcorp COO, Jordan Sukkar.
Bernadette showcased her incredible frame in a tight brown gown that featured a high neckline and gathered details at the skirting and - going braless underneath.
She added diamond baguette earrings, a silver bracelet worn over her sleeve and designer clutch.
For the first time, the Gold Dinner has been held at the Royal Botanic Gardens' Parade Ground Lawn, set amongst Sydney's most iconic landmarks and framed by the vibrant light spectacle of Vivid Sydney.
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With close proximity to Government House and iconic landmarks the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge - all being illuminated as part of the city's renowned festival of light - this year's event is themed 'Light Up a Child's Life'.
It offers guests a symbolic and immersive experience that ties directly to its cause as they aim to raise $80 million - the most ambitious target to date.
For almost three decades, the Gold Dinner in Sydney has united Australia's leaders and captains of industry to support the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network through the SCHF.
Now expanded to Perth, and with plans to hold events in the USA and UK with Australia expats, the Gold Series is recognised as Australia's most prestigious philanthropic initiative.
Sydney's Gold Dinner has raised over $90 million since its inception in 1997, directly transforming the lives of sick kids and their families by funding life-saving treatments and care.
The Gold Dinner Committee is by Linda Penn and her son Joshua, and includes an influential mix of business and philanthropic leaders.
Bernadette and her husband Jordan married in a star-studded ceremony at Scots College in Bellevue Hill, Sydney.
The bride stunned in a sleeveless satin gown from Steven Khalil with layered skirting and delicate lacy detailing at the bodice.
Among the A-list guests was Dina Broadhurst and Jade Yarbrough.
While it is not known exactly how long the couple have been together, they went Instagram official in May.
The couple returned from their honeymoon in Europe last month.
They spent weeks soaking up their newlywed status in France and Italy.
She kept her followers updated on their lavish ski resort getaways, sharing fun clips of the couple goofing around as they tried on various ski gear.
She also revealed they hit the slopes at the exclusive Santa Cristina resort in Italy's snow-capped mountains.
Bernadette flaunted her figure as she received a private lesson from a ski instructor while sporting designer $2,100 Louis Vuitton snow goggles.
The couple looked delighted to spend their time together on their unforgettable honeymoon, which is estimated to have cost over $100,000.
Throughout the trip, the newlyweds looked utterly smitten as they basked in the joy of their honeymoon.
Bernadette is known for being the fitness instructor to some of Sydney's most high-powered socialites and famous faces, including Jade Yarbrough and model Madeleine Holtznagel.
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