AFL Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish marries Grace Stanton in Geelong

AFL: Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish marries Grace Stanton in Geelong

Just Married! AFL star Darcy Parish weds his fiancé Grace Stanton in a romantic ceremony in Geelong

Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish married his longtime partner Grace Stanton in a romantic ceremony in Geelong, Victoria on Saturday.

The AFL star, 25, and his gorgeous bride tied the knot surrounded by family and friends on the Mt. Duneed Estate in Waurn Ponds.

In a series of photos shared on Instagram, Grace looked stunning in a silk wedding dress with a sweetheart neckline and slit down the side.

Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish married his longtime partner Grace Stanton in a romantic ceremony in Geelong, Victoria on Saturday

Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish married his longtime partner Grace Stanton in a romantic ceremony in Geelong, Victoria on Saturday

She completed her look with white lace stilettos and let out her brunette tresses.

Darcy looked dapper in a black tuxedo, white shirt, bow tie and black dress shoes.

After the wedding, the newlyweds celebrated the night away with their 197 guests.

The AFL star, 25, and his gorgeous bride tied the knot surrounded by family and friends on the Mt. Duneed Estate in Waurn Ponds

The AFL star, 25, and his gorgeous bride tied the knot surrounded by family and friends on the Mt. Duneed Estate in Waurn Ponds

Grace told the Herald Sun ahead of the big day: “We’ve been together for eight years and couldn’t be more ready to start this next chapter.”

“We see it as one big party with all our favorite people,” she added.

“I feel anticipation walking down the aisle but I know I’m by my father’s side and once I see Darcy I’ll be thrilled.

“We’re making our personal vows to each other, which I’m looking forward to. Hearing what Darcy has to say will no doubt get emotional.”

After the wedding, the newlyweds celebrated the night away with their 197 guests

After the wedding, the newlyweds celebrated the night away with their 197 guests

The couple got engaged in September while vacationing in Fiji.

“I can’t wait to be your wife! Simply the best day of my life. Forever with you by my side! I love you more,” Grace wrote on Instagram at the time.

Darcy wrote: “Forever with you, couldn’t be happier! Loving You!’

The tables at their reception were each decorated with white roses and candles in the middle

The tables at their reception were each decorated with white roses and candles in the middle