Their fairytale romance: Sam Wood and Snezana Markoski’s love story in pictures
A match made in Bachie heaven!
Back to the beginning: It was love at first sight. (Image: @snezanawood Instagram)
"Neither of us can believe that somehow in this ridiculous way we've managed to find each other." The handsome couple revealed to us about their epic love story. (Image: Network Ten)
"He gave me reassuring looks and things like that, but I was still thinking, 'Oh he's doing that with all the girls," Snez told Woman's Day, before explaining, "But there was part of me that felt reassured and okay about the situation. I knew we'd be together in the end." (Image: Network Ten)
Back to where it all began! "From our very first date in that hot-air balloon I knew how special Snez was, and I wanted to spend as much time with her as possible," Sam explained. (Image: Network Ten.)
You had him at parmigiana, Snez! The national fell in love with the mother-of-one's refreshing sense of humour and who could forgot that romantic first date, sealed with the steamiest of kisses. (Image: Network Ten.)
It was rose after rose for Snezana. (Image: @bachelorau Instagram)
On home town visits, Snezana introduced Sam to her daughter Eve. And Sam admitted, "It's not Snezana and I, it's Snezana, Eve and I." (Image: Network Ten.)
Sam Wood revealed to OK! Magazine that his late mum would "would absolutely adore her [Snezana]," and we can all see why. (Image: Network Ten.)
It wasn't the most conventional way to meet your soulmate, but it certainly worked for these two. (Image: Network Ten.)
Talk about a fairytale ending! (Image: @snezanawood Instagram)
Sam shared this snap on social media to announce their relationship to the world saying, "Thank you for everyone's support. We couldn't be more grateful." (Image: @samjameswood Instagram)
Smitten from the start! Sam shared this sweet snap, which proved he had fallen head-over-heels for Snezana way before the finale. "Just found this photo that one of the crew sent me. A little throw back to our date at The Opera House when Snez needed a touch up." (Image: @samjameswood Instagram)
"I'm not just choosing one girl here, I'm choosing two." Sam's relationship with Snez warmed our hearts, but it's his connection with her daughter Eve that truly blew fans away. (Image: @samjameswood Instagram)
"Look what @samjameswood friends bought him! So cute!" Snezana couldn't stop gushing about her man the minute it was announced she was the winner. And now they even have their own T-shirts with her infamous nickname emblazoned across it! (Image: L-R @snezanamarkoski Instagram, Network Ten)
"Making Sam do selfies! He looks happy!" the mum-of-one shared this pic of the pair the weekend after the finale and judging by Sam's undone belt-buckle it looks like they were making up for lost time! (Image: @snezanamarkoski Instagram)
"Sam's very strong, but at the same time he's also gentle, caring and the most selfless person I've ever met," the Macedonian stunner has said of her now-fiance.
Six months after meeting they've made it official, with the most incredible rock and the sweetest words, "she said YES! When you know, you know. I love you Snezana." (Image: @samjameswood Instagram)
Before relocating to Melbourne, Snezana completed her Bachelor of Science degree in molecular genetics. And Sam couldn't be prouder of his brainy and beautiful lady. (Image: @samjameswood Instagram)
Sealed with a kiss at their engagement party. (Image: @snezanawood Instagram)
These two may be fitness fanatics, but they love an espresso martini. (Image: @samjameswood Instagram)
Name a more genetically-blessed trio. (Image: @snezanawood Instagram)
The couple that works out together, stays together. Being engaged to a PT has its perks!
One of the best pregnancy announcements we've ever seen. Sam posted on Instagram, "Snez ...........a) has just eaten a bowl of pasta bigger than her head b) can't do up her pants c) is having a BABY!!! d) all of the above #theanswerisd #happymothersday #soexcited" (Image: @samjameswood Instagram)
Be still our beating hearts! (Image: @samjameswood Instagram)
"My best friends bought this t shirt for me before The Bachelor finale 2 years ago as they said they knew who I'd chosen. How right they were and how lucky I am ❤️ #best2yearsofmylife #lovemy3girls," Sam said in 2017. (Image: @samjameswood Instagram)
And baby makes four! Sam and Snez's daughter was named Willow Wendy as a tribute to Sam's late mum. (Image: @samjameswood Instagram)
"Rarer than an eclipse, it's Sam and Snez date night," Sam joked on Instagram. (Image: @samjameswood Instagram)
The lovebirds had a quick European getaway and their Instagrams gave us major wanderlust. (Image: @snezanawood Instagram)
Find a guy who looks at you the way Sam looks at Snez. (Image: @samjameswood Instagram)
Their little family gets cuter every day. (Image: @snezanawood Instagram)
"Happy Birthday to the strongest, most selfless person I know. Love you and can't wait to marry you ❤️"," Sam gushed on social media. Beautiful with or without make up. (Image: @samjameswood Instagram)
Mr and Mrs Bachie! Snezana stunned in her Pallas Couture lace gown as she wed Sam Wood in a stunning Byron Bay ceremony. (Image: Media Mode) Check out all the amazing new wedding photos here!
Just three months after their picturesque Byron Bay wedding, newlyweds Sam Wood and Snezana Markoski announced they were expecting their second child together. The heartwarming news was shared via Instagram Stories after eagle-eyed fans spotted Snez's growing baby bump in a previous photo.
In July 2019, the Bachelor sweethearts welcomed their adorable baby daughter Charlie Jane Wood. Speaking of his wife at the time, Sam wrote: "You are my everything and my love and admiration for you somehow only grows stronger. The last 30 hours have been magical ".
(Instagram)The three girls have continued to grow before our eyes, with both Sam and Snez sharing some of their lighter family moments.
(Instagram)December 25, 2020, the family were all smiles despite a tough year - seriously, nothing could break the bond between this lot.
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