The former co-stars fell in love as their characters romanced on screen.
Sophie Dillman and Patrick O’Connor held their wedding at the Noosa Waterfront Restaurant in Queensland.
The former Home And Away co-stars kept their marriage a secret for three months, eventually confirming on Instagram that they wed in August 2026. For the occasion, Dillman wore a custom ivory gown by Collezione Santina Couture, while O’Connor opted for a suit from MJ Bale.
Where did Patrick O’Connor propose to Sophie Dillman?
Patrick O’Connor proposed to Sophie Dillman at a Sydney beach, using the city skyline as a backdrop.
The proposal took place in December 2025, as noted by Dillman in a social media post. The couple, who both starred in Home And Away, shared images of the engagement moment which included a close-up of the ring designed by Mendel Rose. They later celebrated their wedding in August 2026 at the Noosa Waterfront Restaurant in Queensland.
Why did Patrick O’Connor propose on a Sydney beach?
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Former Home And Away stars Sophie Dillman and Patrick O’Connor are married.
The former co-stars, who dated both on and off-screen, kept their wedding a secret for three months, with the newlyweds confirming on Instagram they said “I do” back in August.
The happy couple shared a carousel of intimate pictures from the big day, which was held at Noosa Waterfront Restaurant in Queensland.
01.08.2026 – Lovers,” the couple captioned the post.
Dillman’s strapless ivory gown was custom created by Sydney-based Collezione Santina Couture, while O’Connor wore a sharp MJ Bale suit.
The wedding rings were designed by Sydney atelier Mendel Rose, the same jewellery designer that created Dillman’s engagement ring.
The wedding comes eight months after the couple first shared they were engaged.
Dillman, who played Ziggy Astoni, and O’Connor posted a series of photos from the proposal, which took place on a Sydney beach with the city skyline as a backdrop.
“Home has always been with you,” Dillman posted in December 2025.
O’Connor, who portrayed Dean Thompson on the show, shared behind-the-scenes images of the moment he got down on one knee, along with a close-up shot of the stunning ring.
“Not all treasure is silver and gold mate,” O’Connor wrote.
“Soph I love you in this life, the next and forever xx.”
Dillman and O’Connor originally met at acting school, with their romance later developing once they both secured roles on Home And Away.
Their characters were romantically involved on screen, with the actors becoming a real-life couple in 2019.
The couple left the show together in 2023 before moving to the UK to work and travel
Former castmates were quick to celebrate the wedding, flooding the comments section with messages of love and congratulations.
“Oh my stars!! Just brilliant!! Thrilled for you both. Wishing you a lifetime of love, laughter and happiness you gorgeous thing,” longtime Home And Away star Lynne McGranger, who played Irene Roberts on the show, posted.
“Congratulations love birds can’t wait to celebrate xxx,” former Home And Away actress Sarah Roberts commented.
“Ooooooooo congratulations you love birds,” Georgie Parker, who plays Ruth ‘Roo’ Stewart’, said.
