Baby joy! Home and Away star Luke Jacobz announces he is expecting his first child with wife Raychel

Home and Away star Luke Jacobz and his new wife Raychel Stuart have announced they are expecting their first child.

The news comes hot on the heels of their fairytale wedding, held just weeks ago on June 3rd in Sydney’s picturesque Centennial Park. 

Jacobz, who is best known for his role as Angelo Rosetta in the popular Channel Seven drama, shared the happy news and an image to Instagram on Thursday evening, alongside sweet words on Raychel’s birthday.

In the picture, Luke looks every inch the doting father-to-be as he proudly stands by his wife, as he caresses her belly. 

Luke is beaming in the snap in a patterned shirt and navy trousers.

 Jacobz, who is best known for his role as Angelo Rosetta in the popular Channel Seven drama, shared the happy news on Instagram on Thursday evening, alongside a tribute post for Raychel’s birthday. ‘To my beautiful Bride! You are my sunshine, my best friend and the love of my life,’ the 42-year-old began

Meanwhile, Raychel is positively glowing in a stylish dress while wearing a ‘mommy to be’ sash. 

‘To my beautiful Bride! You are my sunshine, my best friend and the love of my life,’ the 42-year-old captioned the image.

‘You have taught me how to grow, how to love and how to live my best life. I would be nothing without you!’

Luke and his American bride looked absolutely smitten as they walked down the aisle during an intimate ceremony at Sydney’s Centennial Park in July. 

The couple said their vows under a canopy of trees surrounded by loved ones.

Raychel looked stunning in a close fitted wedding dress with a thigh high split and a plunging neckline.

She wore a flowing veil that was pinned into her hair, and a pair of strappy white heels.

Adding her own touch, Raychel designed the floral arrangements herself, carrying a bouquet of native blooms.

Luke and his American bride looked absolutely smitten as they walked down the aisle during an intimate ceremony at Sydney’s Centennial Park in July 

The couple said their vows under a canopy of trees surrounded by loved ones 

The bride wore a flowing veil that was pinned into her hair, and a pair of strappy white heels

A beaming Raychel was walked down the aisle by her new mother-in-law’s partner, John. 

Both she and Luke have sadly lost their fathers and her brothers were unable to travel from LA. 

Luke rocked a custom suit by Alex Goodman and looked thrilled, punching the air after saying, ‘I do’. 

It appears the blushing bride couldn’t wait to marry the TV veteran.  

Raychel was escorted down the aisle 40 minutes ahead of schedule, she told New Idea on Monday. 

‘It was truly an unforgettable moment,’ the giddy newlywed told the publication.

‘The whole setting was just so magical,’ she gushed. 

Luke was moved too, becoming emotional and swatting away his tears as he watched his bride walk down the aisle towards him. 

Following the gorgeous ceremony, the couple posed for photos with their brand new marriage certificate. 

Luke was moved too, becoming emotional and swatting away his tears as he watched his bride walk towards him