Veronica Cloherty, a Married At First Sight bride, turned heads with a rare public appearance at the Cointreau Welcomes Spring in Style event last week. The reality TV alum arrived in a chic monochrome look, wearing a tailored black mini dress with sharp shoulders and crisp white cuffs and collar. She elevated the ensemble with satin pointed-toe heels featuring oversized bows and her brunette locks slicked back into a neat bun. A soft, glowing makeup look with nude lips completed her polished appearance.
The event drew a star-studded guest list, including former Bachelor star-turned-TV presenter Bella Varelis, Josh Carroll, Imogen Anthony, Mitch Churi, and Josh Packham. Varelis arrived in a floor-length chocolate brown faux fur coat over a sleek black dress, pairing the look with a slicked-back bun and gold hoop earrings. She carried a quilted black clutch, balancing luxury with understated glamour. Model Josh Carroll kept things casual yet stylish in a light grey bomber jacket over a white T-shirt, with black trousers and shoes, and he was seen with a simple necklace and cross pendant.
By his side, Jemma Dalitz wore a mustard-yellow cropped knit top with a deep neckline that showed off her midriff, paired with relaxed, wide-leg charcoal trousers for a modern, understated silhouette. Imogen Anthony stood out in a cream lace-up corset dress that hugged her figure and featured a daring thigh-high split, adding a striking edge to the lineup. The gathering also included Mitch Churi, among others, as the spring-themed evening celebrated bespoke cocktails, gourmet cuisine and culture, with guests taking part in a Cointreau masterclass that explored the brand’s Margarita heritage and cocktail history.
The Pelicano celebration marked the first in a nationwide rollout of experiences across Australia aimed at inviting Australians to shake, stir and sip through the season. The event showcased Cointreau’s approach to seasonal cocktails and the broader culture around cocktail making, pairing curated drinks with a tasting menu that underscored the brand’s long-running role in cocktail history.
Cloherty’s appearance comes amid ongoing media attention surrounding her time on Married At First Sight. In May, she publicly questioned the show’s editing and claimed she was left with no voice, telling the Daily Mail that she felt blindsided from the outset as her relationship with Eliot Donovan developed on screen. She described experiences during the wedding and honeymoon as difficult, including moments when the edit did not reflect her perspective and when a task related to her endometriosis story led to a tense moment that she said contributed to her feeling trapped at times. These remarks followed headlines about the couple’s on-screen dynamic, including explosive disagreements that emerged over the course of their honeymoon.
Despite the on-screen tension, Cloherty and Donovan appeared to connect at the wedding and during their honeymoon, according to former participants and coverage. The public focus on their storyline highlights the ongoing interest in the show and the broader conversation around how reality television shapes narratives for its participants.