Sam Armytage's wedding was kept a secret until 'the eleventh hour'

Samantha Armytage tied the knot with millionaire businessman Richard Lavender on New Year's Eve, at his sprawling country property in Bowral, NSW. Secret: On Saturday, it was reported that Samantha Armytage and Richard Lavender's quaint ceremony held at his sprawling country property in Bowral was kept under wraps until the 'eleventh hour, 'with none of her Sunrise co-hosts getting an invite. Pictured with David 'Kochie' Koch No mention: Fans were no doubt left disappointed by the lack of coverage, which was fronted by fill-in hosts Mark Beretta, Edwina Bartholomew and Angie Asimus There wasn't a segment dedicated to the wedding on Friday's program, which was fronted by fill-in hosts Mark Beretta and Edwina Bartholomew. Put a ring on it: The 44-year-old Sunrise host only announced her engagement to Richard in late June, with the couple walking down the aisle just six months later A source told Daily Mail Australia of the nuptials: 'Champagne was flowing, and at one point they had several waiters attending to their every need.