AFL star Daniel Rioli and Paris Lawrence tie the knot in intimate Byron Bay wedding

A highly emotional Daniel Rioli has shared photos of his gorgeous wedding to Paris Lawrence at an exclusive estate in Byron Bay.

The wedding was at the end of October but the AFL superstar and Lawrence, a well known DJ, dropped the stunning pics overnight while on their honeymoon in Japan.

Rioli was overcome with emotion during the ceremony, wiping tears from his face as his stunning wife walked down the aisle.

It was an intimate affair with around 80 guests — including many (past and present) Richmond and Gold Coast stars at luxury estate Deux Belettes.

The Riolis are the most famous First Nations family in the AFL, with line of superstars that dates back generations.

Recently retired Willie Rioli was at the wedding as was current Tiger Maurice Rioli.

Richmond legend Dustin Martin was also there along with three-time premiership coach Damien Hardwick, plus Rioli’s former Tiger teammates Shaun Grigg and Jacob Hopper.

His teammates from Gold Coast included Mac Andrew, Ben Long, John Noble, Joel Jeffrey, Will Powell, Jy Farrar and the recently departed Sam Flanders.

Former Indigenous AFL stars Jarrod Harbrow and Xavier Clarke were also among the guests.

Rioli is a triple premiership player for Richmond but joined Gold Coast after Hardwick decided to coach the team following his shock departure in 2023.

After winning a best-and-fairest award for Richmond at the end of 2024, Rioli then headed north and to help guide the Suns to that club’s first ever finals campaign this year.

Following the wedding vows and official formalities, the partying got into full swing, with Lawrence taking over the music and spinning the decks.

“It was the best day of our lives ... We are so excited to share our day,” Lawrence said.

Famous AFL figures were quick to comment on the fresh photos of the wedding that were shared on social media.

“Omg !! Just Divine you two 😍🙏🏼🥹 congratulations xxx,” said Channel 7 star commentator Abbey Holmes.

“😍😍😍 stunning,” said reality TV star (and wife of Richmond premiership player Nathan Broad) Tayla Broad.

Bella Petracca, the wife of Rioli’s new teammate Christian, also commented.

“So beautiful! Congratulations ❤️,” she said.

“Stunning!! Congratulations lovers 😍,” said Kellie Finlayson.

Mikayla Crisp, Collingwood star Jack Crisp’s wife, said: “Wow wow wow 😍 stunning! Congratulations ❤️.”

Lawrences wedding dress, by Pallas Couture, was also a huge talking point.

“Oh my goodness girl you look INCREDIBLE!!! Dress is absolutely stunning. Congratulations 🥹🥹🥹,” fitness influencer the Cosmetic Emporium said.

A fan said: “Oh so beautiful! That dress has to be one of the most beautiful wedding dresses I’ve ever seen!”

And another: “Everything about her is just perfection. The dress is absolutely stunning, hands down the most beautiful bride I have seen in a very long time.”