Football stars Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis are on the final countdown to their wedding day, sharing glimpses of their preparations from Perth. The couple are set to tie the knot at a private ceremony in the Australian city on New Year's Eve, following a whirlwind year that included welcoming their first child.
Pre-Wedding Festivities and Secret Venue
In the lead-up to the big day, Kerr and Mewis hosted a drinks reception for close friends and family in Perth. The former West Ham United player, Mewis, described the still-secret wedding venue as looking 'beautiful', having chosen it nearly two years prior. Among the guests was Mewis's former US National team-mate, Stephanie McCaffrey.
Mewis took to Instagram to post a stunning picture of herself in a white dress and bralet top from the reception. She also shared a heartfelt selfie with Kerr by the sea, captioned simply 'Tomorrow' alongside emotional emojis, building anticipation for the ceremony.
Jagger's Sweet Aisle Walk and Last-Minute Prep
The couple's seven-month-old son, Jagger, is poised to play a pivotal and heartwarming role in the ceremony. Mewis revealed on the Mewis Squared podcast that Kerr will walk down the aisle holding their son's hand, a moment she predicts will be 'gut-wrenching' and cause her to 'sob'. Jagger is expected to wear a matching outfit with his mother for the occasion.
In a light-hearted moment earlier in December, Kerr joked about her last-minute approach to wedding planning, questioning on Instagram if picking her outfit with just 15 days to go was a 'masterstroke'. On Tuesday, she posted a gym snap with Mewis, quipping it was the 'last day I have to ever hear about the wedding shred'.
A Year of Challenges and Triumphs
The wedding culminates a significant year for the Matildas captain. Kerr was recently cleared of racially aggravated harassment charges against a police officer, a case during which Mewis stood firmly by her fiancée's side. On the pitch, Kerr made a celebrated return to action for Chelsea in September after a 634-day absence due to an ACL injury.
The pair first connected in 2019 while playing in the US National Women’s Soccer League. Their romance blossomed despite COVID-19 restrictions delaying their first meeting. Their engagement has lasted two and a half years, with their bond famously captured in a photo after the 2021 Olympics semi-final, where Mewis consoled a defeated Kerr.
With a guest list exceeding 100 people, Mewis admitted her main stress is being able to give enough time to everyone on the night. As they finalise their preparations, the football world watches as two of its brightest stars prepare to say 'I do'.
