Aussie sporting icon marries in stunning private ceremony
Cadel Evans has quietly tied the knot with Stefania Zandonella.
After nine years together, the pair finally said "I do" in a stunning private ceremony in Mauritius earlier this month, with Zandonella confirming the news on social media this week.
"Mr and Mrs Evans 👰 🤵♂️ 💍🏝️ 01.06.2024," she wrote on Instagram along with a photo of the newlyweds kissing on a pier.
The bride wore a stunning low-cut gown, complete with a long, flowing veil, while Evans wore a light blue suit, with an open neck white shirt and corsage.
Evans, one of the three non-Europeans to have won the Tour de France, was previously married to Chiara Passerini for 10 years, before he confirmed their split in 2015.
The former couple remained on good terms and share 12-year-old son, Robel, whom they adopted from Ethiopia when he was six months old.
A few months after he announced his divorce, Evans and Zandonella started dating, and now they share two sons, five-year-old Aidan and three-year-old Blake.
Zandonella also posted a series of photos on her Instagram stories to celebrate the moment.
In one of the photos, her father was pictured walking her down the aisle during their beach ceremony.
In another photo, the pair posed with their family, with beach ceremony under a marquee donning matching light blue shirts with beige pants.
Rebel, was also part of the bridal party in Mauritius, and he donned a white shirt with beige pants.
The photo of the newlyweds drew in a lot of congratulatory comments in both English and Italian.
“So divine️. Simply bellissimo bella congratulations Mr and Mrs E,” wrote one person.
“Congratulations you two — you looked stunning and so does Mauritius,” added another.
“Absolutely beautiful photo. Once again, congratulations,” wrote a third.
Images: Instagram