Channel Seven’s ‘most beautiful woman alive’ ties the knot with State of Origin star Matt Ballin in romantic ceremony
NRL and State of Origin star Matt Ballin has tied the knot with stunning Channel Seven sportscaster Alissa Smith.
The couple, who have been together for more than five years, said “I do” on October 19 at Matt’s family property in Kingaroy, Queensland.
Photos from the ceremony showed the beautiful seven-star Alissa in an elegant white dress as she locked lips with the dapper groom on the driveway to the ‘DaisyBank’ estate.
On Tuesday, Matt revealed exactly how he felt when he first saw Alissa in the Fox Sports studio in 2019.
“When I saw her I thought, ‘She’s the most beautiful woman in the world,’” the 40-year-old retired NRL hooker told the Courier mail.
Matt was in the studio to serve as a pundit for the television program NRL Tonight, while Alissa was a reporter for the network.
NRL and State of Origin star Matt Ballin has tied the knot with stunning Channel 7 sportscaster Alissa Smith
The couple, who have been together for more than five years, said “I do” on October 19 at Matt’s family property in Kingaroy, Queensland.
The star-studded ceremony was attended by a host of Matt’s rugby peers, including Titans coach Des Hasler and teammates Paul Stephenson, Glenn Hall, Steve Menzies, Mark Bryant and Jake Trbojevic.
The Queensland-born athlete cut a dashing figure in a custom-made designer tuxedo as he married his beautiful partner in an exquisite outdoor ceremony.
Meanwhile, Alissa looked absolutely radiant in a traditional white wedding dress, purchased from a chic bridal boutique in Sydney.
The lovebirds radiated love and joy in photos from the beautiful outdoor ceremony, celebrating their happy day with their loved ones.
Alissa added that there were so many standout moments during the loved-up ceremony that she couldn’t choose which was her favorite.
‘Being surrounded by our loved ones. The ceremony. I saw Matt at the end of the aisle looking ridiculously handsome in his tuxedo,” she said.
“The cattle come to the marquee to say hello and join in the festivities. Our first dance to a song that means so much to us: Simply the Best by Tina Turner.’
The ceremony was full of heartwarming moments, including when Alissa’s beloved uncle walked her down the aisle.
Alissa looked absolutely radiant in a traditional white wedding dress, purchased from a chic bridal boutique in Sydney
The lovebirds radiated love and joy in photos from the beautiful outdoor ceremony, celebrating their happy day with their loved ones
Matt proposed to his beautiful partner when they were in New York City last October, in front of the world famous Brooklyn Bridge
The couple met in 2019 when Matt visited Fox Studios to serve as a pundit for the television show NRL Tonight, while Alissa was a reporter for the network.
Matt proposed to his beautiful partner when they were in New York City in front of the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge last October.
The lovebirds returned to America this year to enjoy a loving honeymoon as they celebrated their first holiday as husband and wife.
Matt had his two adult sons, Murphy and Fletcher, as groomsmen.
He was previously married to a woman named Shannan and had three children with her, two sons and daughter Mackenzie.