Real life Home and Away couple Sophie Dillman and Patrick O'Connor have tied the knot in a secret ceremony.
The stars, who played on-screen lovers Ziggy Astoni and Dean Thompson, wed at Noosa Waterfront Restaurant in Queensland more than three months ago.
Sophie, 34, and Patrick, 34, revealed the news on Thursday, uploading a gallery of photos from their big day, which took place on August 1.
Patrick looked handsome in a black tuxedo by MJ Bale as he shared a passionate kiss with his beloved after they said 'I do' in front of friends and family.
Meanwhile, the bride walked down the aisle in the wedding dress her mother wore for her nuptials 39 years ago.
The ivory frock, which was altered by Collezione Santina Couture, featured handsewn beading along the neckline and scalloped hem.
The ivory frock, which was altered by Collezione Santina Couture, featured handsewn beading along the neckline and scalloped hem.
Sophie had the gown altered to remove the sleeves, creating a sleeveless design, and added her mother's veil to the classic look.
The couple wore wedding rings designed by Sydney atelier Mendel Rose, who also created Sophie's engagement ring.
'01.08.2026 - Lovers,' Sophie captioned the reel of wedding photos.
The newlyweds announced their engagement in December 2025, with Sophie confirming the news on social media with photos of the proposal.
One image showed the tender moment Patrick got down on one knee and popped the question to Sophie at a scenic Sydney beach.
Another sweet picture captured the newly engaged couple passionately kissing at the scenic location, as the sun set in the background.
She also shared a photo of her eye-popping diamond engagement ring, featuring a massive sparkler enclosed in a stunning pure gold band.
The pair looked like they were on Cloud Nine in the adorable gallery, with the proposal coming after several years of dating.
Sophie captioned the gallery with some precious words, 'Home has always been with you,' adding both a diamond ring and love heart emoji.
In 2021, Sophie admitted to feeling 'lucky' about acting alongside her long-term partner Patrick on Home and Away.
The pair started dating after their characters, Ziggy and Dean, got together on the soap opera.
She said their relationship worked because they 'were really good friends first', and now she gets to 'hang out with [her] best mate all the time, which is such a blessing'.
'Our characters got together – and then we did. We spend every waking minute together, but it's really lucky because we were really good friends first,' she told The Daily Telegraph at the time.
Sophie and Patrick have known each other for over a decade and even went to the same acting school in Queensland.
Sophie had been a cast member for slightly longer than Patrick, having portrayed Ziggy since June 2017.
The pair left the show in March 2023, with their on-screen characters moving away from Summer Bay together to start a new life with their newborn baby Izzy.
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