Married At First Sight star Martha Kalifatidis steals the show at exclusive event in stunning black gown – after dropping massive marriage news

Martha Kalifatidis turned heads on Monday night as she stepped out in a stunning black satin gown at an exclusive Effie Kats fashion event.

The former Married At First Sight star, 36, looked the epitome of a classic beauty in the evening frock which featured a loose neckline that hung off one shoulder.

Accessorising with only a chunky necklace around her neck, the brunette beauty pulled her dark tresses back into a half-up do in images shared to Instagram.

She let her genetically blessed features shine as the mother-of-one opted for a very minimal makeup look during the star-studded occasion. 

It comes after Martha sent her fans into a frenzy by announcing she wants be married to fiancé Michael Brunelli in a matter of weeks. 

In a sneak peak at her new podcast with Michael and her mum, Mary, called The Morning Roast, Martha said she wanted to just get the marriage over with.  

The make up artist, who has been engaged to Michael for three years after they met on MAFS, caused an uproar by saying she wanted ‘a shotgun wedding’.

A shotgun wedding usually refers to a marriage ceremony where the bride is already pregnant—but can mean a rushed marriage for other reasons too. 

Martha Kalifatidis, 36, (pictured) turned heads on Monday night as she stepped out in a stunning black satin gown at an exclusive Effie Kats fashion event

‘I feel like I just want to have a shotgun wedding, and get married in November, this year. I just want to get it done,’ she said. 

‘I would actually love to have a wedding at home. What do you think about doing a wedding in November if we quickly organise it?’ she asked. 

Michael replied, ‘I am down for just the easiest thing,’ and Martha said they could just ‘host a lunch’. 

The former Married At First Sight star looked the epitome of a classic beauty in the evening frock which featured a loose neckline that hung off one shoulder

The former Married At First Sight star looked the epitome of a classic beauty in the evening frock which featured a loose neckline that hung off one shoulder

Fans were confused, with one asking in the comments: ‘Doesn’t shotgun wedding mean the bride is pregnant??’ 

Most were overwhelmingly supportive, telling Martha she will not regret hosting something intimate over a fairytale wedding.   

Martha and Michael first met on the 2019 season of the Channel Nine dating show, and their journey has been closely followed by fans ever since.

The couple welcomed their first child together in February 2023 and frequently give fans an insight into their family life with their son Lucius, 19 months.

Accessorising with only a chunky necklace around her neck, the brunette beauty pulled her dark tresses back into a half-up do in images shared to Instagram

Accessorising with only a chunky necklace around her neck, the brunette beauty pulled her dark tresses back into a half-up do in images shared to Instagram

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