As Australia’s first Bachelor couple to get married, Tim Robards and Anna Heinrich pulled out all the stops for their fairytale Italian wedding.
The reality stars welcomed their guests with a rustic floral reception at the Masseria Potenti hotel in the idyllic Puglian countryside, before treating their loved ones to a delicious Italian-inspired three-course banquet.
As festivities continued into the evening, their nearest and dearest cheered as the loved-up pair unveiled their showstopping first dance – full of unexpected lifts and twirls – to a cover of Frankie Valli’s 1967 hit Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.
Congratulations! As Australia’s first Bachelor couple to get married, Tim Robards and Anna Heinrich pulled out all the stops for their fairytale Italian wedding
Sweet snaps shared by guests of the big day on Thursday showed Anna looking every inch the blushing bride in her couture Steven Khalil gown, as her father Les walked her down the aisle.
After saying their vows, Anna and Tim beamed as they walked out together hand-in-hand.
They looked utterly smitten as they strode through pink confetti, while their friends clapped and cheered.
The wedding banquet consisted of seafood linguini and meatball orecchiette for starters, with sirloin steak for mains and a choice of tiramisu, ice-cream and ricotta tart for dessert.
The outdoor dining area featured rustic wooden tables decorated with white roses and candles.
Instead of name-cards, the Robards chose to write their guests’ names on tambourines suspended over their seats.
Here comes the bride! The criminal lawyer, 31, looked radiant as she walked down the aisle arm-in-arm with her father Les
Swing it! Their nearest and dearest cheered as the loved-up pair unveiled their showstopping first dance – full of unexpected lifts and twirls – to a cover of Frankie Valli’s 1967 hit Can’t Take My Eyes Off You
Sweet moment: The couple, who met on the first season of The Bachelor Australia in 2013, looked smitten as they said their vows
Stunning bride: Anna stunned in her couture, sleeveless dress by Steven Khalil that featured intricate beading and a tulle veil
The idyllic venue was given a touch of Italian charm thanks to stunning displays of cherries, peaches and strawberries spilling out of woven baskets.
Tim and Anna did not disappoint for their first dance, with the 35-year-old literally sweeping his new bride off her feet and twirling the 31-year-old in circles in his arms to a cover of the Frankie Valli classic Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.
Anna looked absolutely gleeful as she spun around, her dress glittering in the romantic low light, before Tim gently placed her down.
Family affair: Anna beamed as she walked down the aisle with her father Les, before posing for a sweet snap with her father and mother Judith (R)
Stylish: Anna’s sisters Andrea, 34, and Charlotte acted as bridesmaids. They made sure not to upstage their sister by wearing simple, low-cut white dresses with metallic barely-there heels
Hop in, Tim! The besotted couple beamed as they sped away from the festivities in a retro red Fiat car
As their guests watched on, the couple then kissed on on the dance floor as if they were the only two people in the world.
Meanwhile, Anna’s sisters Andrea, 34, and Charlotte acted as bridesmaids. They made sure not to upstage their sister by wearing simple, low-cut white dresses with metallic barely-there heels.
Anna’s lookalike mother Judith exuded elegance on the day, flaunting her trim physique in a Grecian-inspired navy one-shoulder gown.
Criminal lawyer Anna, 31, showed no sign of pre-wedding nerves in the run-up to the ceremony as she hung out with her group of gal pals at the luxurious resort.
The blonde bombshell proved any last-minute workouts had paid off as she flaunted her enviably toned figure in a sizzling coral bikini with studded detail in one joyous snap.
Proving she hadn’t scrimped on her holiday wardrobe, Anna later slipped into sizzling floral co-ords for a pre-wedding rehearsal dinner.
Fruity look! The ceremony was given a touch of Italian charm thanks to displays of cherries, peaches and strawberries in woven baskets
Idyllic venue: The outdoor dining area fit in perfectly with the rustic vibe of the Puglian countryside
From day to night: The romantic setting pictured before the banquet (L) and after (R) as speeches were given
Meanwhile, Tim revealed after their nuptials that Anna has taken his last name, gushing proudly on Instagram on Saturday: ‘Introducing… Mrs Robards!’
Anna also shared a similar snap of the couple walking through the grounds of the Masseria Potenti hotel on the big day and wrote: ‘MRS ROBARDS.’
Anna revealed the couple were initially keen to keep their wedding under wraps until the professional photos had been released.
‘We’re happy to share it later on, down the track, when we’re ready,’ she told Stellar magazine.
Idyllic venue: Tim and Anna exchanged vows at the Masseria Potenti, a 16th century Italian farmhouse repurposed into a sophisticated boutique hotel
Here come the boys! Anna’s sisters Charlotte (L) and Andrea (R) posed with their partners and their father Les
Social butterfly! Anna seemed to be in great spirits as she mingled with her closest friends at the packed party
‘We made a decision to put out some of our first photos on social media. For the day itself, we just want to keep it between us and our family and friends because it’s a very important day for both of us,’ she added.
Tim, a chiropractor and model from Bondi, proposed to Anna with a ‘$173,000’ ring in May last year while on holiday in Western Australia.
The lovebirds first met in 2013 during the first season of The Bachelor Australia.
Anna beat out 24 other single ladies, including new Bachelorette Ali Oetjen, to capture Tim’s heart.
Getting ready! Anna wore her golden tresses swept off her face in an elegant chignon and framed her features with taupe lipstick and subtly smokey eyeshadow
Practising for the first dance?Anna seemed to be in relaxed spirits as she danced around with a bridesmaid during breakfast
Woman of the moment! Anna slipped into a slinky lace-edged dressing gown and got some Dutch courage with a glass of champagne as she got ready
Sweet gesture! Anna became emotional as she read a card from one of her bridesmaids. In return for their bridesmaid duties, she gifted them personalised leather purses and pouches of jewellery
More than 1.2million people watched the Bachelor 2013 finale, which saw Tim declare his love for Anna on the clifftop of a Thai resort.
He said on the show: ‘I love you. It feels so, so good to finally say it. I want to make you feel special every day. I can’t wait to start the next part of our journey together.’
Tim and Anna moved in together in mid-2014, and are now based in the Sydney beachside suburb of Bondi.
Loving life! Criminal lawyer Anna, 31, showed no sign of pre-wedding nerves in the run up to the ceremony as she hung out with her group of gal pals at the luxurious resort
In April, Anna celebrated her last days as a singleton with a luxury ‘La Dolce Vita’ themed hen’s weekend in Sydney that cost a rumoured $25,000.
Not to be outdone, Tim hosted a buck’s bash in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley, before flying business class to Las Vegas to celebrate with friends.
The couple arrived in Europe last week ahead of their destination wedding, sharing photos to Instagram in the lead-up to their big day.
They go way back! Anna and Tim met in 2013 during the first season of The Bachelor Australia (L). Anna beat out 24 other single ladies, including new Bachelorette Ali Oetjen, to capture Tim’s heart
Happy together: Tim and Anna moved in together in mid-2014, and are now based in the Sydney beachside suburb of Bondi (pictured at Bondi beach in April this year)