Football stars Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis have officially become wife and wife, exchanging vows at a private ceremony in Perth on New Year's Eve. The couple, who announced their engagement two and a half years ago, kept the exact location of their wedding a closely guarded secret, celebrating with over 100 guests to ring in 2025.
A Beautiful and Intimate Perth Celebration
Ahead of the main event, the pair hosted a drinks reception on Tuesday, welcoming close friends and family. Mewis, the former West Ham United player, shared glimpses of the pre-wedding festivities on Instagram, posting a stunning picture of herself in a white dress. She also teased the imminent ceremony with a seaside selfie of the smiling couple, captioned simply 'Tomorrow' alongside emotional emojis.
The wedding venue, which the couple selected nearly two years prior, had undergone significant renovations. Mewis had previously expressed her delight, stating the setting was looking 'absolutely gorgeous' and was everything they had envisioned for their special day.
Son Jagger Takes Centre Stage
A heartwarming focal point of the ceremony was the couple's seven-month-old son, Jagger. The infant played a pivotal role, walking down the aisle hand-in-hand with his mother, Sam Kerr. Mewis confessed on her podcast that the sight would be 'gut-wrenching' and would likely move her to tears, describing the plan as 'very, very sweet'.
Jagger, who was welcomed by the couple earlier in the year, is said to have worn a matching outfit with Kerr for the occasion. The pair have openly shared their journey into motherhood since moving to London, with Mewis posting a snap of herself and Jagger preparing for the pre-wedding reception.
From Gym Sessions to the Aisle
In the lead-up to the wedding, the athletes maintained their fitness routines, with Kerr sharing a light-hearted gym snap with her soon-to-be wife on Tuesday. She joked that it was the 'last day I have to ever hear about the wedding shred'. Kerr had also left fans amused earlier in December when she revealed she was picking her wedding outfit with just 15 days to spare, questioning if it was a last-minute panic or a 'masterstroke'.
The guest list featured notable figures from the football world, including Mewis's former US National team-mate Stephanie McCaffrey. Mewis admitted to some pre-wedding nerves about being able to personally connect with all 120 attendees in one night.
The union caps a remarkable and challenging year for Sam Kerr. The Chelsea striker successfully defended herself in a high-profile court case, being cleared of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer. She also made a triumphant return to the pitch in September after a gruelling 634-day recovery from an ACL injury.
The couple's romance began in 2019 when they were playing for rival clubs in the US National Women’s Soccer League. Their relationship blossomed despite COVID-19 restrictions delaying their first in-person meeting for months. Their bond was famously captured on the world stage when Mewis consoled a heartbroken Kerr after Australia's semi-final loss to the USA at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
