“I DO” — Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis Tie the Knot in Aussie Sport’s Wedding of the Year

On New Year’s Eve 2025, Matildas captain Sam Kerr and US soccer star Kristie Mewis said “I do” in an emotional, sun-drenched ceremony in Perth, Western Australia, capping off what many are calling the Australian sporting wedding of the year. The power couple, whose romance has captivated fans since going public in 2021, exchanged heartfelt personal vows in front of more than 120 guests, with reports describing tears flowing freely as the brides gazed into each other’s eyes and sealed their union with a kiss amid cheers and applause.

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The lavish event took place at the luxurious Villa Dionysus, a Venetian-style private estate in the Swan Valley region, just outside Perth—Kerr’s hometown. Despite efforts to keep details private, paparazzi and media captured glimpses of the magical day on a sweltering summer afternoon, with temperatures soaring. Guests, including a who’s-who of women’s football, arrived in all-black outfits per the dress code, shuttled from the Crown Towers hotel. Among them were Kerr’s Matildas teammates such as Steph Catley, Alanna Kennedy, Caitlin Foord, Mackenzie Arnold, and Emily van Egmond, as well as international stars like Irish player Katie McCabe and Mewis’ US national team colleagues.

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Kerr, 32, looked effortlessly sharp in a classic all-black tuxedo with a white boutonniere, bow tie, and her hair pulled back in a low ponytail. She carried a baby bottle upon arrival—a nod to her priorities as a new mum—before walking down the aisle carrying the couple’s seven-month-old son, Jagger Mewis-Kerr. Mewis, 34, was radiant in a sparkling white gown featuring a lace corset bodice with long sleeves, overlaid with a sheer, beaded transparent dress and a flowing floor-length veil. As Kerr approached with Jagger—dressed in a mini matching outfit of black slacks and white collared shirt—Mewis broke into tears, just as she had predicted days earlier on her podcast.

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“That is going to be gut-wrenching for me—I will sob when that happens,” Mewis had shared on the Mewis Squared podcast, hosted with her sister Sam Mewis. The moment lived up to the hype, with guests visibly moved. The couple recited their own handwritten vows, holding hands and locking eyes in an intimate exchange that reportedly brought more than 100 attendees to tears. After saying “I do,” they shared a tender kiss as the crowd erupted. A violin and cello duet greeted arrivals, and outdoor chandeliers added to the opulent atmosphere.

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The timing of the late-afternoon ceremony allowed the party to transition seamlessly into New Year’s Eve celebrations, with guests ringing in 2026 together. No immediate honeymoon is planned due to Kerr’s commitments with Chelsea FC, though Mewis has hinted at possibly tying it to the 2026 Men’s World Cup. Pre-wedding, the couple shared teasing glimpses on social media: Kerr joked about her “last day” of the “wedding shred” in a gym photo, while Mewis posted coordinated white outfits captioned “Tomorrow” alongside snaps with Jagger.

Their love story began as international rivals—Mewis with the USWNT, Kerr with Australia—sparking during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics when Mewis comforted a heartbroken Kerr after a bronze medal match. They went public in 2021, got engaged in September 2023 (with Kerr proposing), and welcomed Jagger in May 2025. The wedding comes after a challenging period for Kerr, including a lengthy ACL recovery and a high-profile court case in which she was cleared of charges earlier in the year.

For the couple, the day was about normalizing queer love in sport. As Mewis previously said, “We want to normalise it… this is normal, this is OK and this is beautiful.” Fans worldwide flooded social media with congratulations, hailing it as a landmark moment for visibility in women’s football.

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As 2026 begins, Mr. and Mrs. Mewis-Kerr (or however they choose to blend their names) step into a new chapter—together as wives, parents, and icons. From the tearful aisle walk with their son to the heartfelt vows that moved a crowd, this wedding wasn’t just a celebration; it was a powerful statement of love, family, and resilience.