*Mitchell Moses** and lifestyle influencer **Bri Gardoni**, written in the tone of *Vogue Weddings*, *The Daily Telegraph*, and *NRL.com Lifestyle* — blending sports, celebrity, and romance in an elegant, in-depth profile.
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# **Private Vows & Quiet Glamour: Parramatta Eels Star Mitchell Moses Marries Longtime Love Bri Gardoni in Intimate Ceremony**
**By Elise Parker | July 3, 2025 | Sydney, NSW**
In a celebration as intimate as it was elegant, Parramatta Eels playmaker **Mitchell Moses** has officially tied the knot with his longtime partner, lifestyle influencer **Bri Gardoni**. The couple, who have been together for over five years and share a young daughter, wed in a **private ceremony kept completely out of the public spotlight**—until now.
Sources close to the couple confirmed that the wedding took place in **early June**, attended only by close family, a handful of NRL teammates, and lifelong friends. The couple deliberately chose to keep the moment sacred, away from media and social frenzy—a bold choice in the age of viral wedding content and influencer fame.
> “It was us, just us,” Moses reportedly told a close friend. “No noise, no cameras. Just love.”
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## **The Venue: Coastal Seclusion Meets Elegance**
The ceremony was held at a **private coastal estate in Byron Bay**, known for its panoramic cliffside views and intimate garden layout. Guests were instructed to **surrender phones** upon arrival—no photos, no live streams, just presence.
The aesthetic? **Minimalist elegance**.
* **Florals**: Native Australian whites and pale blush florals — eucalyptus, peonies, lisianthus
* **Theme**: Earth tones with coastal sandstone touches
* **Seating**: Handwritten name cards on natural timber
* **Ceremony soundscape**: Live acoustic trio performing Leonard Cohen’s *Hallelujah* and Ben Howard’s *Only Love*
Bri reportedly walked down the aisle in **bare feet**, with a flowing silk-organza gown designed by **Australian couturier Moira Hughes**, paired with a **floor-length lace veil**. Mitchell wore a **tailored charcoal suit by MJ Bale**, no tie—just relaxed confidence and emotion.
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## **Their Story: From Quiet Beginnings to Lifelong Love**
Moses, 30, and Gardoni, 29, have been a cornerstone couple of the NRL scene. While they’ve shared glimpses of their romance online—a family beach photo here, a subtle Instagram story there—they’ve largely kept their relationship away from the headlines.
They first met in 2018, introduced by mutual friends at a charity event in Sydney. At the time, Moses was emerging as one of the NRL’s most exciting young halves, and Gardoni was just beginning to carve out a name in the lifestyle and wellness space.
> “It wasn’t flashy. He didn’t try to impress. He just listened,” Bri once shared in a Q\&A with her followers. “That’s what stood out.”
Since then, the couple has built a grounded, private life—splitting time between Sydney’s inner west and Byron during the off-season.
In 2022, the couple welcomed their daughter, **Aspen**, whom Moses famously dedicated a try to during a high-stakes finals game. Family, friends say, has always been the heartbeat of their relationship.
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## **The Vows: Raw, Real, and Unscripted**
Unlike traditional scripted ceremonies, Moses and Gardoni reportedly **wrote their own vows** and read them under a soft dusk sky with only the wind and ocean waves as backdrop.
### Mitchell’s Vow Highlight:
> “Through every hit-up, setback, injury, and victory—you’ve been my anchor. The crowd can roar, the media can spin, but your voice is the only one I carry home.”
### Bri’s Vow Highlight:
> “You are the calm in my chaos, the warmth on my greyest day. You are my soft landing, my sharpest laugh, and my forever.”
A close friend of the couple described the moment as “goosebumps, tears, and a silence so full it was loud.”
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## **Reception: Firelight, Family, and Unfiltered Joy**
The post-ceremony reception unfolded on the same property under a canopy of string lights and soft linen tents. There was no formal “bride and groom table.” Instead, the couple dined with their guests in a communal setting—long wooden tables, shared dishes, laughter echoing into the night.
The menu was curated by **a Byron-based chef**, blending Mediterranean coastal flavors with Australian produce:
* Fresh oysters with citrus granita
* Chargrilled lamb with rosemary oil
* Vegan truffle risotto
* Local wines from Hunter Valley and a signature cocktail called *The Playmaker Punch*
The first dance was set to **Dermot Kennedy’s “Better Days”**, with Aspen joining them halfway through, prompting a full-circle family moment that had even the most hardened NRL players emotional.
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## **Who Was There: Low-Key, High-Impact**
Despite Moses’ high profile, the guest list was refreshingly unstar-studded by choice. Still, a few familiar names were seen slipping in and out of Byron that weekend.
Among the known attendees:
* **Clint Gutherson**, Moses’ close friend and Eels captain
* **Junior Paulo**, dressed in linen and flip-flops
* **Brad Arthur**, former coach turned lifelong mentor
* A few NRLW players and childhood mates from Holy Cross College
No photographers. No press. Just presence.
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## **A Deliberate Decision to Stay Private**
In an era when social media often turns weddings into public showcases, the couple’s decision to keep the entire process under wraps was intentional.
> “This day was about us—not content, not clicks,” Gardoni later shared in a soft, handwritten note to friends. “We wanted to feel every moment, not document it for others. Maybe one day we’ll share a few photos. But for now—it’s just ours.”
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## **Life After the Vows: What’s Next for the Newlyweds?**
With the NRL season in full swing, Moses has returned to training with renewed energy. Teammates say he’s been “smiling more, sharper in drills, lighter on his feet.”
One team insider said:
> “He’s always been focused. But now? There’s a glow. Marriage suits him.”
The couple is reportedly skipping an overseas honeymoon this year, instead choosing a **low-key trip to Tasmania’s east coast** after the season wraps.
Meanwhile, Bri continues to build her wellness brand with a new line of organic skin oils launching later this year. She’s also in early talks with a boutique publisher about **writing a book on modern motherhood, balance, and identity.**
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## **From the Eels: A Quiet Nod of Respect**
While the club didn’t formally announce the marriage, several teammates and staff offered heartfelt congratulations on social media.
### Clint Gutherson:
> “About time! Two of the best humans I know. Blessed to witness it.”
### Eels Official Account (quietly liked a wedding-related post and added 💙💍)
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## **Legacy of Love: Mitchell & Bri’s Journey Forward**
For a player known for his intensity, game IQ, and leadership on the field, marriage may be Moses’ most important off-field evolution yet.
> “She sees the me behind the jersey,” he reportedly told a teammate. “She loved me before the cheers. She’ll love me after them, too.”
In the chaos of fame, footy, and fatherhood, the Moses-Gardoni union is a reminder of what it looks like to build quietly, love deeply, and hold tight to what really matters.
As they step into this next chapter, it’s clear: **it’s not just about being #CoupleGoals. It’s about being *home* to each other.**
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### ✦ Mitchell Moses & Bri Gardoni
**Est. June 2025**
*Love. Privacy. Purpose.*
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