Ada's big fat Greek wedding
HOME And Away star Ada Nicodemou married her long-term love Chrys Xipolitas in a traditional Greek ceremony before 400 family and friends yesterday afternoon.
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HOME And Away star Ada Nicodemou married her long-term love Chrys Xipolitas in a traditional Greek ceremony before 400 family and friends yesterday afternoon.
Wearing a white dress believed to have cost more than $50,000, Nicodemou arrived at the St Andrew's Greek church in Redfern with her restaurateur fiance.
However, the happy couple had sold their wedding pictures to New Idea, which meant the pair were shielded by security men wielding giant green umbrellas.
Getaway gal Natalie Gruzlewski was also married yesterday to surfer Luke Egan in Tweed Heads.
By comparison, Gruzlewski, in a stunning strapless gown, happily posed for pictures after saying there was no way the couple would sell their wedding photos.
Nicodemou wore her hair half up, half down and was described by guests as a "magnificent'' bride.
It had been rumoured that Nicodemou's Home And Away cast mates Kate Ritchie and Bec Hewitt were to be bridesmaids; however, the bridal party consisted of close family and friends.
"I'm very excited - she's so happy,'' Ritchie said.
Other cast members who attended the ceremony included Chris Hemsworth, Ray Meagher, Holly Brisley and Tim Campbell.
Leading the contingent of sports stars at the church were cricketer Shane Warne, who arrived with ex-wife Simone, Sydney Swans footballers Michael O'Loughlin, Nick Davis and Adam Goodes, and league players Mark Gasnier, Jason Ryles and Lance Thompson.
"It's exciting. I've known Chris ever since he's known Ada, so it's great to be able to celebrate this great day with them,'' Goodes said.
Guests were treated to a lavish reception at the Shangri-La Hotel.