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

Wheel of Fortune star Sophie Falkiner has tied the knot with her partner Steve Wood in a fairytale wedding in Sydney after three years of dating.

The couple said “I do” last week at a romantic waterfront garden ceremony on Sydney’s Northern Beaches 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 white strapless pearl-encrusted dress by designer Steven Khalil.

The show-stopping dress also featured a high slit and a glamorous long train.

Sophie, who was 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-up shirt and dress shoes.

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

‘Having both my children standing there with Steve with all the beautiful flowers on a perfect day was like something out of a fairytale.’

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

“I cried during my daughter’s speech because it was everything a mother wants to hear after all those teenage years,” Sophie said.

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

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

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

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

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

She praised her husband-to-be, adding: “He’s probably one of the nicest men I’ve ever met, and I feel very lucky. It’s relaxing and he’s great with my kids.

‘He’s a solid, good man and he’s got a lot of character. I’m in a great place in my life now and I’m very grateful for it.”

Sophie presented the entertainment news series Confidential on Fox8, while also presenting on The Great Outdoors and Sydney Weekender.