From a plum new job at Channel Seven to her impending one-year wedding anniversary - Samantha Armytage certainly has a lot to celebrate these days. So it was no surprise to see the former Sunrise host in good spirits on Friday as she lunched at China Doll in Sydney's Woolloomooloo with her husband Richard Lavender, 60. The duo were joined by celebrity fashion designer Jonathan Ward for the up-market meal, and were seen smiling and laughing between mouthfuls of San Choy Bow. Dining in style! Samantha Armytage, 45, (left) and husband Richard Lavender, 60, (right) were spotted enjoying a ritzy luncheon at China Doll in Sydney's Woolloomooloo on Friday Samantha looked particularly jubilant, rolling around her seat with laughter as Jonathan told her a joke. The blonde dressed to impress for the formal occasion, sporting a black pencil dress and tan leather sandals. She completed her chic look with a brown leather headband and a woven designer handbag. Pals: The duo were joined by celebrity fashion designer Jonathan Ward (centre) for the up-market meal Tucking in: The trio were seen smiling and laughing between mouthfuls of San Choy Bow All smiles: Samantha looked particularly jubilant, rolling around her seat with laughter as Jonathan told her a joke Equestrian businessman Richard also looked sharp in a white polo shirt, matching shorts, a brown leather belt and lace-up shoes. It's no surprise Samantha and Richard dressed up for the outing, given the fashion credentials of their guest Jonathan, whose gowns have been worn by celebrities including Elle Macpherson, Kylie Minogue and Nicole Kidman. Jonathan meanwhile dressed in a white collard shirt, pinstripe blue blazer, jeans and brown leather boots. Chic: The blonde dressed to impress for the formal occasion, sporting a black pencil dress and tan leather sandals Looking all white! Equestrian businessman Richard also looked sharp in a white polo shirt, matching shorts, a brown leather belt and lace-up shoes Stylish friend: It's no surprise Samantha and Richard dressed up for the outing, given the fashion credentials of their guest Jonathan, whose gowns have been worn by celebrities including Elle Macpherson, Kylie Minogue and Nicole Kidman After wrapping up their long lunch, the trio continued their merry conversation while taking a stroll down the iconic Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf. Richard clutched a paper bag in one hand, suggesting that he'd taken some food home for later. The night drew to a close as Samantha, Richard and Jonathan reached the road and hailed down a taxi. Jonathan meanwhile dressed in a white collard shirt, pinstripe blue blazer, jeans and brown leather boots. Details: Samantha completed her chic look with a brown leather headband and a woven designer handbag The outing comes as Samantha prepares to make her triumphant return to screens in 2022, following her departure from Sunrise in March. In October it was announced that Samantha and Richard would be joining reality TV franchise Farmer Wants a Wife next year. Samantha, who married wealthy farmer Richard Lavender late last year, will assist with the matchmaking process alongside host Natalie Gruzlewski. Style king: Jonathan meanwhile dressed in a white collard shirt, pinstripe blue blazer, jeans and brown leather boots Pounding the pavement: After wrapping up their long lunch, the trio continued their merry conversation while taking a stroll down the iconic Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf Taxi! The night drew to a close as Samantha, Richard and Jonathan reached the road and hailed down a taxi Her guest role will involve hosting a segment called Sam's Choice, in which she introduces the farmers to a 'new lady based on her own expertise and experience'. Seven's Director of Programming, Angus Ross, recently said the network was 'thrilled to welcome Sam back to our screens'. 'Farmer Wants a Wife has been such a hit with audiences because of its heart and Natalie's earnest mission to help farmers find the love of their lives,' Mr Ross said. 'Given Sam's new life on the farm, she's in the perfect position to share a snapshot of what farm life could look like for the ladies.' Samantha is also set to appear in coverage of six horseracing events in 2022. New gig: The outing comes as Samantha prepares to make her triumphant return to screens in 2022, following her departure from Sunrise in March TV couple: In October it was announced that Samantha and Richard would be joining reality TV franchise Farmer Wants a Wife next year All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility