Matildas star Ellie Carpenter ties knot with Dutch footballer Danielle van de Donk in stunning wedding

Matildas and Lyon star Ellie Carpenter has tied the knot with a footballer in a stunning European wedding. See the pictures here.

Ellie Carpenter has shared two stunning photos from her wedding to Dutch footballer Danielle van de Donk.

The couple, who went with public with their relationship in 2023, announced their engagement in January 2024.

They met while playing for French women’s football club Lyon.

Carpenter, 25, took personal leave from the last Matildas window to put the finishing touches on the wedding which is believed to have been held in France at the weekend.

Details of the wedding have been hard to come by.

Matildas teammate Teagan Micah was part of the wedding party- making a quick trip to France after helping the Matildas beat Argentina earlier this month.

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Carpenter took to Instagram on Wednesday night to share two photos of the happy couple with the caption “I choose you. I always choose you.”

Both are wearing traditional white gowns. Carpenter donned a veil while van de Donk’s dress had a stunning lace front.

The pair became engaged in 2024.

They went public with their relationship in 2023.

Teammates were quick to share their congratulations.

Steph Catley wrote “Stunning, what a day”.

Micah commented “the most beautiful brides”.

Emily Gielnik wrote “holy smokes you two are absolutely stunning. Best day ever. Love you both so much.”

Carpenter isn’t the only Matilda to tie the knot this month.

Midfielder Katrina Gorry is due to marry her partner Clara Markstedt this weekend in Australia.

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