Brittany Hockley marries Swiss footballer in lavish Bali wedding
Hockley, 37, said 'I do' to her partner, Swiss footballer Siegrist, 33, at the romantic Pandawa Cliff Estate on Wednesday.
The luxury resort overlooks the stunning Bukit Peninsula, providing a breathtaking clifftop backdrop for their nuptials.
The Life Uncut co-host, who first rose to fame as a contestant on The Bachelor in 2015, took to Instagram on Thursday evening to share the first photos from their wedding.
'From the very first day, it was you. Across any ocean, it is you. For the rest of our lives, it will always be you. Mr and Mrs Siegrist. 4.6.2025,' she captioned the post.
In the first photo, the newlyweds share a swooping kiss, looking completely loved up.
Hockley wore an ethereal custom gown by designer Steven Khalil, featuring a strapless lace corset and a floral embroidered skirt, paired with a matching floral neckpiece.
Her hair was styled in a sleek low bun, adorned with a long, whimsical train.
A second photo shows the couple holding hands, hugging, and beaming for the camera.
The comments section was quickly filled with messages of support and excitement from friends and fans alike.
Hockley's podcast co-host and close friend Laura Byrne wrote, 'THERE SHE IS!!!!! The most stunning bride and groom ever. What a day'.
Zoe Marshall replied, 'Ahhhhhh beautiful'.
Radio presenter Mitch Churi said, 'I'm still crying (and picking firework shrapnel from my quiff) '.
Married At First Sight star Tahnee Cook commented, 'Congrats my love – you look absolutely beautiful'.
Designer Steven Khalil commented, 'Absolutely incredible! So thrilled for you!'
In November last year, Hockley shared a selfie with Khalil in the moments after she said 'yes to the dress'.
She described the gown as 'magical, dreamy and beautiful' and said she was 'obsessed' with it.
Hockley's dramatic wedding look followed her equally as eye-catching hen's party outfit.
She celebrated the pre-wedding bash with friends on a yacht on Sydney Harbour, wearing a miniskirt and a structured one-shoulder crop top.
Fans said the influencer looked 'hot', 'glowing' and 'gorgeous' at the event.
The Life Uncut podcast announced Hockley's engagement to Siegrist last year.
At the time, Hockley – who once described herself as 'the perpetually single host' – had been dating Siegrist long-distance for eight months when he popped the question.
In her engagement post, she shared her excitement, writing: 'In any lifetime it's a YES! Just two people loving each other for the rest of our lives'.
Hockley went Instagram official with the European goalkeeper in January last year.
The pair first met in November 2022 on the celebrity dating app Raya.
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