Inside NRL star James Tedesco and wife Maria Glinellis’ wedding
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Sydney Roosters fullback James Tedesco and his new wife Maria Glinellis shared intimate images from their elegant wedding over the weekend.
James and his girlfriend Maria chose to tie the knot in the Hunter Valley at Redleaf Wollombi in a stunning garden wedding.
In images shared to Instagram on Tuesday night, the jubilant couple is seen affectionately kissing during the ceremony.
NRL star James Tedesco and his wife Maria Glinellis have shared intimate inside photos of their wedding after tying the knot in a country ceremony in the Hunter Valley.
The couple showed off their fun side as they held hands as they walked down the gravel aisle together as their glamorous friends looked on.
The couple and their guests then moved to a tent where they enjoyed dinner on the property.
The couple had a saxophonist dazzle the guests for entertainment.
James and bride Maria chose to tie the knot at Redleaf Wollombi in a stunning garden wedding with no expense spared.
The couple had elegant flowers and banners along with a marquee for the wedding.
The sprawling property provided the perfect backdrop for the couple, who tied the knot on Saturday in front of their friends and family.
The weather was certainly kind to the couple and their guests, who partied under the illuminated marquee all night.
A saxophonist played while the couple hung out together
The couple enjoyed their first dance to the song Latch by Sam Smith and Disclosure.
Other clips showed the couple dancing on the shoulders of their guests as they smiled and laughed while holding hands in the air.
The next morning, the couple kept up their glam look with Maria in a bodycon dress and James in a matching shorts and T-shirt combo.
At one point, guests even hoisted the couple onto their shoulders as they partied into the night.
Maria looked stunning in a white wedding dress with a long train and bodice, surrounded by beige bridesmaids.
James looked sharp in a dark suit paired with a white shirt and had a laugh with his friends and teammates after the ceremony.
Guests mingled outside, enjoying glasses of champagne as the newlyweds made their entrance.
Maria smiled as she took photos with her friends.
The stunning bride wore an embroidered bodice gown. Seen here hugging a friend of his
Redleaf Wollombi is a luxurious detached house just 2 miles from historic Wollombi Township and a short drive from Hunter Valley wineries.
Joining in the festivities were Tedesco’s teammates and friends, including Mitchell Moses, who was his best man.
Mitchell’s partner, Bri Gardoni, who looked stunning in a fitted yellow dress, accompanied their young daughter.
The guests were elegantly dressed as they posed with the bride on the sprawling estate.
The groom and his friends showed off their cheeky sides as they posed for photos together.
Also in attendance were Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles players Tom Trbojevic and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.
The couple enjoyed their engagement party at Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel in Sydney last January.
The couple looked absolutely smitten in the photos shared on Instagram, with Maria revealing her toned figure in a skintight white dress with a slit at the waist.
The newly minted husband and wife smiled on their special day
The couple shared a kiss to applause from their family.
They celebrated into the night with cocktails, heartfelt speeches, a DJ, and the cutting of a statement cake.
The bride-to-be also shared a gorgeous black and white photo on her Instagram Stories of the couple making out behind DJ decks with a cocktail in hand.
“The perfect night,” Maria captioned the snapshot.
The couple enjoyed their engagement party at Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel in Sydney last January.
In July, James spent $5 million on a sprawling home in Sydney’s Hunters Hill, where the couple will live.
The NSW Blues and Roosters captain bought the five-bedroom, five-bathroom residence with his fiancee Maria Glinellis in June, The Daily Telegraph reported.
Located in one of the most sought after North Shore ZIP codes, the ultra-modern resort-style extension last sold in 2014 for $3.25 million.
The State of Origin star bought the home at auction, after it was listed with a guide price of $4.6 million.
They celebrated into the night with cocktails, heartfelt speeches, a DJ, and the cutting of a statement cake.