Veronica Cloherty, a bridesmaid on Married at First Sight, stepped out for a rare public appearance at the Cointreau Welcomes Spring in Style event last week. Cloherty, who was paired with Eliot Donovan on the hit series earlier this year, arrived in a chic monochrome look: a tailored black mini dress with sharp shoulders and crisp white cuffs and collar. She elevated the outfit with satin pointed-toe heels featuring oversized bow detailing, and her brunette hair was slicked back into a neat bun. A soft, glowing makeup look with nude lips completed the polished appearance.
The guest list read like a who’s who of Australian reality TV: Bella Varelis, Josh Carroll, Imogen Anthony, Mitch Churi, and Josh Packham were among those in attendance. Varelis arrived in a floor-length chocolate-brown faux fur coat over a sleek black dress, her hair styled in a slicked-back bun and accessorized with gold hoop earrings. Josh Carroll kept things casual in a light gray bomber jacket layered over a white T-shirt, paired with black trousers, while model Jemma Dalitz offered a mustard-yellow cropped knit top with a deep neckline paired with relaxed, wide-leg charcoal trousers. Imogen Anthony wore a cream lace-up corset dress with a daring thigh-high split. The evening was billed as a spring celebration featuring bespoke cocktails, gourmet cuisine and culture, and guests explored a Cointreau masterclass that delved into the brand’s Margarita and its history. The Pelicano celebration marked the first in a nationwide series of experiences planned across Australia in the coming months, inviting Australians to ‘shake, stir and sip’ their way through the season.
[Image: Veronica Cloherty at the Cointreau event]()
Veronica’s appearance comes amid ongoing coverage of her time on Married at First Sight. In May she publicly criticized the show’s producers, alleging the edit manipulated her narrative and that she was left with 'no voice.' She said the dynamic with Eliot Donovan began with a spark at the wedding but soon soured, with a series of tense exchanges during the honeymoon. Veronica told Daily Mail that the on-screen portrayal did not reflect her experience, describing feelings of being trapped and isolated at times. While the couple initially appeared to connect, the relationship ultimately faced significant strain and public scrutiny as their story unfolded on air.