Grant Hackett & new wife Sharlene Fletcher step out on the Gold Coast with son after secret wedding

Australian swimmer Grant Hackett and vegan chef Sharlene Fletcher tied the knot in a secret ceremony in Melbourne last week. 

And on Saturday, the newlyweds were spotted out and about for the first time since the wedding, being pictured on the Gold Coast with their 11-month-old son, Edward Anthony. 

Grant, 40, appeared relaxed as he strolled behind his new wife, 35, while carrying their adorable tiny tot. 

Soaking up the sun: On Saturday, Grant Hackett and Sharlene Fletcher were spotted out and about on the Gold Coast with their 11-month-old son Edward Anthony, after their secret wedding

The former Olympian cut a casual figure in navy and white striped shorts, which he paired with a black T-shirt and thongs. 

He completed the look with a white cap and sunglasses, but his best accessory was the new wedding ring he was sporting on his left hand. 

Edward looked sweet in a pair of black shorts and a white T-shirt.  

Casual: Grant cut a casual figure in navy and white striped shorts, which he paired with a black T-shirt and thongs

Casual: Grant cut a casual figure in navy and white striped shorts, which he paired with a black T-shirt and thongs

Meanwhile, Sharlene stunned in a chic pair of white pants that she paired with a black long sleeve T-shirt.

She accessorised the look with a pair of white sneakers and toted a Louis Vuitton handbag and another bag, believed to be a baby bag. 

The mother-of-one styled her long brunette locks loose and flaunted her natural beauty with a touch of blush and a pale pink pout. 

Looking chic: Sharlene stunned in a chic pair of white pants that she paired with a long sleeve black T-shirt

Looking chic: Sharlene stunned in a chic pair of white pants that she paired with a long sleeve black T-shirt

The outing comes after the couple surprised their followers by marrying in a secret ceremony in Melbourne on Sunday, December 20, or last weekend. 

Grant shared a number of sweet images from the big day to his Instagram account. 

In a gushing tribute to his new wife, Grant revealed he could no longer wait to be married – even though the pandemic ensured the wedding was smaller than he and Sharlene, 35, had hoped.

Newlyweds: The outing comes after the couple surprised their followers by marrying in a secret ceremony in Melbourne on December 20

Newlyweds: The outing comes after the couple surprised their followers by marrying in a secret ceremony in Melbourne on December 20

He wrote at length: ‘I feel so blessed to call you my beautiful wife @sharhackett. With a year that’s been filled with so much uncertainty it’s been such a perfect way to finish off 2020.’

He went on to reveal that the pair would have a bigger wedding when they can.   

Sharlene likewise shared a number of photos from the wedding, along with an equally emotional caption. 

She wrote: ’20•12•20 Yesterday I married my best friend. We had such a beautiful intimate ceremony with just two of our very best friends and all the munchkins! I’m currently still on cloud nine.’ 

'We had such a beautiful intimate ceremony with just two of our very best friends and all the munchkins,' she said

‘We had such a beautiful intimate ceremony with just two of our very best friends and all the munchkins,’ she said 

In photos taken on the day, Sharlene looked stunning in a white gown featuring long bell sleeves. 

She added a headband studded with diamantes and pearls in her brunette hair, which she wore down in soft waves. 

Grant looked handsome in a navy blue suit worn with a pale blue tie, and a white rose in his lapel.

Grant and Sharlene announced their engagement in October 2019.

Wedding bells: Grant and Sharlene announced their engagement in October 2019

Wedding bells: Grant and Sharlene announced their engagement in October 2019

In July 2019, Grant announced he and his then-girlfriend were expecting a baby, in an interview with The Sunday Telegraph.

‘I felt I was going to hit 40 and I wanted another opportunity as a dad,’ he said. 

‘I knew I wanted more children but only with a committed person who was going to be a life partner.’ 

Grant and Sharlene welcomed their baby boy Edward Anthony Hackett in January this year. 

Grant has two other children, twins Charlize Alley and Jagger Emilio, 11, from his previous relationship with Neighbours star, Candice Alley. 

Family: Grant and Sharlene welcomed their baby boy Edward Anthony Hackett in January this year

Family: Grant and Sharlene welcomed their baby boy Edward Anthony Hackett in January this year

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