Samantha Armytage officially changes her surname after marrying millionaire Richard Lavender

Samantha Armytage married millionaire Richard Lavender in an intimate Southern Highlands wedding on New Year’s Eve.

And now, the Sunrise star, 44, has officially changed her surname from Armytage to Lavender.

Her friend fellow, Channel Seven journalist, Adene Cassidy, confirmed Samantha has taken her husband’s surname, writing on Instagram: ‘Congratulations Mrs Lavender.’

 ‘Just the best way to kick 2020 to the curb. Thanks for coming to the rescue (again) @kashayaco,’ she said.

Sam had previously hinted she would go down the non-traditional route of keeping her surname after marrying her fiancé.

The TV presenter, 44, was asked about changing her surname to Lavender while attending the Everest Carnival Fashion Lunch in October.

She told The Daily Telegraph it was an ‘interesting thought’ and didn’t rule out any possibilities.

Samantha and businessman Richard tied the knot at his 40-hectare property in the picturesque Southern Highlands in NSW on New Year’s Eve.

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.’ 

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