Booby Tape founder Bridgett Roccisano makes a big announcement following shock split from husband three months after their baby was born
The pair announced they had parted ways just three months after their baby daughter, Elle, was born.
The Booby Tape businesswoman, 34, shocked Melbourne A-listers when she confirmed early this month news reports that she had separated from her partner after two years of marriage.
And on Saturday, the entrepreneur took to social media to announce she is fleeing overseas.
She shared a smiley image of herself with her daughter in her lap, on board what appears to be a luxury flight.
'Today, Elle and I begin our very first adventure together, a journey that's been a long time in the making,' she gushed in the Instagram post.
Roccisano disclosed that she is heading overseas for her brother's wedding.
'We're off to celebrate one of the most special moments, the wedding of my brother and his beautiful bride,' she said.
'Along the way, we'll be creating some other special memories that I know I'll cherish forever and cannot wait to share with you all!'
She also shared an adorable selfie showing her baby catching a nap during the flight.
Bridgett did not include any details of her trip in the post, including where her brother's wedding will take place.
However, the Herald Sun reported last week that Bridgett was stopping off in Rome to baptise her daughter.
Comments from her friends on the post appear to confirm that the trip will include a European holiday as well as nuptials for her brother Joseph and his partner Juliane.
'Elle's first Euro summer,' said one follower, while another user added 'You've got this!! Family, Europe and Elle... perfection!'
Earlier reports have disclosed that Bridgett is devastated by her split.
In a surprising public statement, Bridgett confessed her marriage was over to her followers just hours after speculation on the fragile state of her marriage made headlines.
'I've always chosen to be open and honest with you all, and with recent articles and speculation surrounding my marriage, I felt it was important to address this with you all,' she wrote on social media.
'I am saddened to confirm I am going through a separation,' she continued.
'This year has brought more change than I could have ever imagined. Becoming a mother has been the most profound and beautiful gift of my life.
'While I am devastated and disappointed the journey hasn't unfolded the way I envisioned, as family is everything to me, I've discovered a strength within myself that I never knew existed for both my daughter and I.
'Elle and I may be walking a different path now, but it's one filled with support and most importantly, stability and love.'
She concluded: 'While I wish I could share more about this extremely difficult time, I need to protect Elle, especially knowing my daughter may read this one day. I hope you can understand and respect our privacy during this incredibly challenging time.'
The shocking split came just months after Bridgett welcomed a baby girl in April.
The entrepreneur married Joshua in a fairytale wedding at St Patrick's Cathedral in East Melbourne in April 2023, a year and a half after he proposed in London.
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