Jake Holly, the former boyfriend of actress Jessica Marais, has married his long-time partner Wayne in a strikingly stylish and intimate ceremony in Sydney. The photographer, who dated the Packed To The Rafters star back in 2018, tied the knot on Friday, February 21, in the heart of the city, with the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge providing a dramatic backdrop.
A Fairytale Wedding with Glamorous Ensembles
Jake shared a series of captivating images to Instagram on Tuesday, revealing the couple's romantic exchange of vows. In one photo, the newlyweds posed side-by-side on a wooden pier, gazing lovingly at each other while dressed in coordinating gold, black, and olive outfits that turned heads.
Jake's Show-Stopping Look
Jake stunned in an off-the-shoulder olive-green gown featuring a daring thigh-high split and strappy heels. He completed the fairytale theme with a jewelled tiara, while an array of gold and silver jewellery ensured all eyes were firmly on him during the special day.
Wayne's Dashing Attire
Meanwhile, his husband Wayne looked equally dashing in a sculpted gold corset-style top paired with tailored black trousers and a dramatic feathered train that added a touch of theatrical flair to the occasion.
Capturing Tender Moments
Another image showed the happy couple sharing their first kiss as newlyweds, while a third captured a particularly tender moment as Jake gently touched Wayne's face while he cradled a bouquet of delicate pale roses.
Captioning the heartfelt post, Jake wrote: 'Home was a place, now it's a person.' He continued: 'A lifetime sounds like a long time to vow anything but I could have forever with you & it wouldn't be long enough. 21.2.26.'
Maintaining Friendship with Ex Jessica Marais
It has been seven years since Jessica Marais and her ex-boyfriend Jake Holly ended their romantic relationship, but it appears the photographer and the former Packed To The Rafters star have maintained a strong and supportive friendship over the years.
Previously, Jessica, now 41, shared a photograph of her freshly dyed hair to social media. Jake commented underneath the image just one hour after she posted it, writing 'Miss you xx' in a display of their ongoing connection.
Previous Friendly Encounters
This is not the first time the two have shown their friendly rapport since their split. In March 2021, Jessica and Jake enjoyed a day out together at Coogee Beach, with Jake sharing a photo of the pair to Instagram Stories. In the photo, they posed close together, both smiling and appearing completely relaxed in each other's company.
Jessica dressed casually in a green sweater and carried a pink backpack, her top speckled with rain. Jake captioned the sweet photo of the pair together: 'Rainy day catch ups.'
Relationship Timeline and Support
The couple are believed to have split in 2018, the same year they went public with their romance after attending a Sam Smith concert together at Nova's Red Room. In 2019, Jake moved to the United States, but he has since returned to Australia and has maintained his friendly relationship with his ex.
In August 2020, the Love Child star shared another photo with Jake to Instagram, where they nestled in close to one another at a Sydney beach. Jake was believed to have been supporting Jessica as she mourned the death of her mother, Karen, demonstrating the depth of their continued bond.
Back in 2018, Woman's Day magazine claimed that the couple decided to call it quits and transition to being just friends instead, a decision that appears to have stood the test of time as both have moved forward with their lives while preserving their connection.
