Samantha Armytage appears blissful as she shares intimate picture on her wedding night

Samantha Armytage tied the knot with millionaire businessman Richard Lavender on New Year’s Eve. 

And just after the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Day, the Sunrise presenter shared an intimate picture of the couple, as they lovingly embraced.

In the image, Samantha, 44, appeared deeply content as she posed cheek to cheek with her new husband, and rested her arm on his shoulder.  

Meanwhile, Richards had a twinkle in his eye, as he smiled towards the camera, clearly besotted with Sam.

Samantha captioned the image: ‘HNY from The Lav’s’    

Samantha and the businessman tied the knot at his 40-hectare property in the picturesque Southern Highlands in NSW on Thursday.

The pair married at his home around midday, and then moved to a luncheon at the Centennial Vineyards Restaurant in Bowral.

It’s said to have been an intimate ceremony with a ‘small number of guests’ due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with Richard’s daughters Sasha and Grace and Sam’s beloved dog Banjo believed to be in attendance.

Sam’s father Mac sat at the head of the table at the luncheon, while her younger brother Charlie sat nearby.

Her dress of choice was by designer Carla Zampatti, who she is known to wear on a regular basis.

Of the event, a source told Daily Mail Australia: ‘Champagne was flowing, and at one point they had several (five) waiters attending to their every needs.

‘However, they didn’t get any VIP treatment and while they were away from other guests, they were amount sitting among locals and tourists.’

A local from Burradoo said it was ‘pretty much a “slap-on” lunch’, and Sam looked relaxed while she ‘rubbed Richard’s back, chatting to guests.’

The newlyweds had arrived to their venue in a local taxi.

Sam and Richard, who have been reportedly dating since last April, confirmed their romance in November last year.