MAFS groom Matt Ridley announces engagement to school teacher ... trends now
Former Married At First Sight groom Matt Ridley has officially taken the plunge, announcing his engagement to school teacher girlfriend, Dominique Nielsen.
The 41-year-old reality TV personality, who gained popularity on Channel Nine's hit dating show, has moved on from his televised search for love to a real-life fairy tale.
Ridley's romantic proposal took place at Noosa Beach, Queensland, on March 23, marking a new chapter in his life post-MAFS.
Matt popped the question with a 14K rose and white gold diamond engagement ring courtesy of Simon Curwood Jewellers.
'Since the show, life has been pretty damn amazing,' Ridley shared with Daily Mail Australia.
Former Married At First Sight groom, Matt Ridley, has officially taken the plunge, announcing his engagement to school teacher girlfriend, Dominique Nielsen
The 41-year-old reality TV personality, who gained popularity on Channel Nine's hit dating show, has moved on from his televised search for love to a real-life fairy tale
He added, 'I have enjoyed and embraced the public's affection towards me, hosting events, sharing my life to fans on Instagram, and ultimately, finding the love of my life in Dominique!'
The couple's love story began in September 2022 after they matched on a dating app and enjoyed a first date at Southbank in Brisbane.
'We shared our first kiss on our first date and we both didn't want that first night to end,' Ridley recalled.
Ridley's romantic proposal took place at Noosa Beach, Queensland, on March 23, marking a new chapter in his