IN PICTURES: More Details from Delta Goodrem’s Fairytale Wedding in Malta
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Australia’s pop icon Delta Goodrem has officially shared new details about her unforgettable Maltese wedding to musician Matthew Copley, held earlier this summer, and the magical setting was only the beginning of what turned out to be a celebration steeped in romance, elegance, and deep personal connection.
Having already made headlines for choosing Malta as her wedding destination, Goodrem has now revealed the story behind her three exquisite bridal looks, and how key Maltese landmarks played a central role in the couple’s big day.
The couple tied the knot at St Paul’s Cathedral in Mdina, a majestic 12th-century Baroque landmark that offered the perfect backdrop for Delta’s regal ceremony gown. Designed by long-time collaborator and renowned Australian couturier Paul Vasileff of Paolo Sebastian, the custom-made dress was a French tulle ballgown with scalloped and lattice embroidery, a two-and-a-half-metre train, and a cathedral-length veil. Lovingly handcrafted over 500 hours, the gown included personal symbols from the couple’s journey, such as their wedding date and heart-shaped swans, woven delicately into the fabric.
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“Both Matt and I love tradition and history,” Delta said, adding that finding the right blend of elegance, privacy, and cultural beauty was key. “St Paul’s Cathedral, with its incredible frescoes and historic grandeur, felt completely at one with our vision.”
Following the ceremony, the wedding festivities moved to the lush gardens of Palazzo Parisio in Naxxar, an 18th-century palatial estate known for its Italianate architecture and romantic atmosphere. Here, Delta changed into not one, but two more stunning gowns designed by Melbourne-based designer Con Ilio — a modern drop-waist gown with hand-beaded crystals and pearls for the reception, and a silk high-neck dress for the afterparty.
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“Both Matt and I love tradition and history,” Delta said, adding that finding the right blend of elegance, privacy, and cultural beauty was key. “St Paul’s Cathedral, with its incredible frescoes and historic grandeur, felt completely at one with our vision.”
Following the ceremony, the wedding festivities moved to the lush gardens of Palazzo Parisio in Naxxar, an 18th-century palatial estate known for its Italianate architecture and romantic atmosphere. Here, Delta changed into not one, but two more stunning gowns designed by Melbourne-based designer Con Ilio, a modern drop-waist gown with hand-beaded crystals and pearls for the reception, and a silk high-neck dress for the afterparty.
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“I wanted to dance the night away with my loved ones,” Delta shared. “Con created the most beautiful pieces that made me feel grounded but glamorous , just like myself.”
The couple’s connection to Malta runs deeper than their wedding day. In fact, Matthew proposed two years ago in the gardens of The Phoenicia Hotel in Valletta, one of Malta’s most iconic hotels. That romantic evening, complete with white rose petals, fairy lights, and a string quartet at sunset, became the inspiration for their full-circle return to the islands for their nuptials.
“The Phoenicia became our home for the wedding week,” said Delta. “We couldn’t have done it without the incredible team there. Robyn and everyone made it feel like family.”
From the intimate proposal to the grand cathedral vows and the unforgettable party at Palazzo Parisio, Delta Goodrem and Matthew Copley created a Maltese fairytale of their own, and in doing so, shone a spotlight on some of Malta’s most breathtaking venues.
As designer Paul Vasileff beautifully put it, “A wedding gown is a piece of someone’s forever.” And for Delta and Matthew, Malta is now forever a part of theirs.
