Australian television star Ryan Bown has shared some thrilling personal news, confirming his marriage to partner Natalie Spence over the weekend. The actor, who portrays Sonny on the long-running drama series Home and Away, tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony on Sydney Harbour this past Saturday.
Picturesque Harbour Wedding for Home and Away Star
The couple celebrated their union with an intimate gathering of family and close friends, capturing the magical moments on social media. Natalie Spence looked radiant in a short white dress, while Ryan Bown complemented her in a stylish cream suit for their special day.
Sharing photos and videos from the celebration on Instagram, the newlyweds documented their arrival by boat to the ceremony location. One particularly touching post featured a quote from renowned author Emily Brontë, from her classic novel Wuthering Heights: “Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.”
Celebrations with Co-Stars and Family
The wedding guest list included former Home and Away co-star Matt Evans, who played Theo on the popular television show. Evans shared footage on his Instagram story showing the happy couple celebrating with champagne and dancing as they marked this significant milestone in their relationship.
The pair had been engaged since April last year, when they announced their engagement with a joint post from their romantic proposal in Mudgee, New South Wales. This wedding marks the culmination of their journey from that special moment to becoming husband and wife.
Return to Australia for Home and Away Role
Ryan Bown had been living in London with his British actress wife when he received the exciting opportunity to join the cast of Home and Away. The couple made the decision to relocate to Sydney last year after Bown secured the role of Sonny, marking his return to Australia following several years abroad.
Speaking to Perth Now in January last year, Bown expressed his enthusiasm about returning to his home country and joining the iconic Australian television series. “I’ve been (in the UK) for the best part of four years, living in London,” Bown revealed at the time. “But I’m from Sydney, born and raised, so this was kind of a chance to come back home and to spend some time with my family.”
Current Storyline on Home and Away
In the show’s latest dramatic storyline, Bown’s character Sonny suffers serious injuries in a train crash and finds himself wheelchair-bound while undergoing physical rehabilitation. The character, who helped organize the ill-fated trip to a music festival in Broken Hill, feels responsible for the tragic events that unfolded.
Bown previously discussed his character’s emotional journey, telling Sunrise in November: “I was trying to do the right thing … it’s obviously got us in trouble. I take full responsibility.” This complex storyline has given the actor substantial material to work with as he continues to develop his character on the long-running series.
The wedding represents a joyful personal milestone for the actor amidst his professional commitments to the television show that has brought him back to his Australian roots.
