From Bachie to baby: Matty J and Laura Byrne's love story in pictures
We take a look back at their road to romance.
From the moment they locked eyes, it was clear there was something special there.
(Image: Network Ten)Their first date sketching each other was full of laughs.
(Image: Network Ten)And their first kiss was nothing short of magical.
(Image: Network Ten)"In case you were wondering, it takes this much leg to get a rose," Laura joked on Instagram.
(Image: Network Ten)On one Bachelor date, they even named a star Mataura- a hybrid of their names.
(Images: Network Ten)When Laura introduced Matty to her three-legged rescue dog Buster, it was an instant success.
(Image: Network Ten)When it came to the final two, we had a pretty good feeling about who would win.
(Image: Network Ten)We dare you not to tear up listening to Matty's profession of love in the next slide.
(Image: Network Ten)"Cats out of the bag kids, and utterly smitten with this one ❤️ " Laura shared an adorable pair of photos following the show's finale.
(Image: Instagram @ladyandacat)When the marriage equality vote was underway, the lovebirds made it clear that love is love and voted in support of same-sex marriage.
(Image: Instagram @matthewdavidjohnson)These two aren't afraid of a little PDA!
(Image: Instagram @ladyandacat)And they aren't afraid of getting a little bit silly either!
(Image: Instagram @matthewdavidjohnson)So loved up! Matty and Laura are a sight for sore eyes at every wedding they attend.
(Image: Instagram @ladyandacat)Say cheese! Matty and Laura's first Christmas together looked like a blast.
(Image: Instagram @matthewdavidjohnson)The Sydney skyline never looked so good...oh hey you two!
(Image: Instagram @matthewdavidjohnson)Love was most definitely in the air when the couple visited South Africa.
(Image: Instagram @ladyandacat)"Without getting too mushy.. you're easily the best thing that's ever happened to me and the thought of life without you breaks my heart into a million pieces. 😘" We're not crying, you're crying.
(Image: Instagram @matthewdavidjohnson)How do these guys make a selfie stick look so good??
(Image: Instagram @matthewdavidjohnson)At the launch of her jewellery store, Matty was there to support her...quite literally as well.
(Image: Instagram @ladyandacat)"Not a bad view," Matty captioned this snap of his leading lady in Bali.
(Image: Instagram @matthewdavidjohnson)Name a dreamier couple, we'll wait. Matty and Laura brought the glamour to the 2018 TV WEEK Logie Awards and Matty was even nominated!
(Image: Instagram @matthewdavidjohnson)What a gentleman!
(Image: Instagram @matthewdavidjohnson)The photo that sparked pregnancy rumours: Laura's tummy caught the eyes of many fans and the Daily Mail reported that she was not drinking alcohol and "avoided questions on the red carpet" at the event.
(Image: Getty)Confirmed! Matty and Laura shared their sweet baby news with a series of photographs posted to their respective Instagram accounts.
(Image: Instagram @ladyandacat)Father to-be Matty J shared the first pic of Laura's growing bump on his Instagram stories.
(Image: Instagram @matthewdavidjohnson)"Three cheeky rock lobsters." Laura and Matty's little one was destined to be a beach baby for sure.
(Image: Instagram @ladyandacat)Whose bump is better?
(Image: Instagram @matthewdavidjohnson)"This guy right here is the human equivalent to winning the lottery, and makes all 365 days feel like Valentines. #coupleofgoodboys #valentinesday." Laura's Valentine's Day post to Matty made our hearts melt.
(Image: Instagram @ladyandacat)He put a ring on it! On a romantic babymoon in Fiji, Matt popped the question to Laura. Spoiler alert - she said yes.
(Image: Instagram @ladyandacat)Their last photo as a family of two.
(Image: Instagram @matthewdavidjohnson)And then there were three! On the 19th of June, Matty and Laura welcomed their first child, a baby girl! "Welcome to the world you divine little slice of human pudding," Laura wrote in her big Instagram announcement.
She then revealed the utterly perfect name: "Marlie-Mae Rose Johnson (named after our Nana's) you're more than we could have ever hoped for" - too perfect!
Matty also shared a sweet pic of his fiancee and new baby girl, writing: "Still letting the last 24hrs sink in.. they've been the most rewarding, loving and emotional I've ever experienced."
The proud new dad continued: "@ladyandacat you did the most incredible job bringing our little girl Marlie-Mae Rose Johnson into the world. Becoming a Dad was better than I ever could have imagined. ❤️" This is too much, be still our beating hearts!
First Christmas as a family of three. Well, technically four with Buster.
(Image: Instagram @matthewdavidjohnson)Even amidst a worldwide pandemic with a baby to care for, Matty and Laura are still devoted to each other.
(Image: Instagram @matthewdavidjohnson)"All three of us looking at the camera, what are the chances".
(Image: Instagram @ladyandacat)Marlie-Mae rung in her first birthday with loved ones - a year flies by!
(Image: Instagram @ladyandacat)