- UFC champion Dricus du Plessis tied the knot with Vasti Spiller on Saturday, October 10, in what guests called the wedding of the year
- The lavish ceremony took place at La Paris Estate in Paarl, with Vasti wearing a custom Anel Botha gown and later changing into a pearl-and-sequin Amara Bespoke creation for the reception
- The star-studded guest list included former Springbok captain Victor Matfield and Afrikaans musicians Bobby van Jaarsveld, Karlien van Jaarsveld and Ricus Nel, who performed live
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UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis officially said "I do" to Vasti Spiller on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at a stunning outdoor ceremony held at La Paris Estate in Paarl, nestled in South Africa's scenic Cape Winelands.
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Guests were left raving, with many calling it the wedding of the year.
The ceremony itself was set against a picture-perfect backdrop, with a white cross altar adorned with flowers serving as the focal point for the outdoor exchange of vows.
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Dricus arrived in a sharp black tuxedo, while Vasti turned heads in a custom gown crafted by South African designer Anel Botha.
The celebrations carried on in style at the reception, where both the bride and groom made a wardrobe switch.
Vasti changed into a breathtaking pearl-and-sequin-adorned Amara Bespoke gown, and Dricus complemented her in a cream blazer. The evening menu was equally impressive, featuring oysters, mussels, steak, chicken, a tiramisu tower and artisanal gelato.
Guests were also treated to a striking multi-layered white wedding cake decorated with strawberries, raspberries and macarons.
The guest list had plenty of familiar faces. Former Springbok rugby captain Victor Matfield attended the celebrations, alongside popular Afrikaans musicians Bobby van Jaarsveld, Karlien van Jaarsveld and Ricus Nel. Karlien and Ricus treated guests to live performances that kept the atmosphere lively well into the evening.
What we know about Dricus du Plessis' love story
The love story between Dricus and Vasti began in 2023 at CIT Boxing Studio in Pretoria, where they first crossed paths.
Vasti works there as a boxing coach, and Dricus uses the facility for training. The pair went public with their relationship in July 2023, and the fighter chose a particularly memorable moment to pop the question: on January 14, 2025, his 31st birthday, he got down on one knee.
Beyond her coaching career, Vasti is an entrepreneur, professional photographer, and children's book author, making her quite the multifaceted partner for the reigning champion.
Watch the video from their wedding:
Fans react
Fans and followers took to social media to shower the newlyweds with warm wishes.
Leanne Schmidt wrote:
"Congratulations Dricus & Vasti. God Bless 🤍🙏"
Vonnie Rademeyer added:
"Congratulations to a BEAUTIFUL couple. May God Bless 🙌 your Marriage with awesome Blessings 🙌"
Michelle Hartmann Coskey said:
"What a beautiful couple, beautiful venue & so much happiness. Wishing you both a life of love, happiness & caring for each other! Huge congrats to you both"
Ricky McGee commented:
"Congratulations Champ Dricus and Vasti❤️🤗🙏"
Leona De Jager wrote:
"Congratulations may happiness fill all the years to come"
What is Dricus du Plessis' networth?
TUKO.co.ke also highlighted facts about Plessis’s net worth, UFC earnings and endorsement deals.
The former middleweight champion earned a reported $2.14 million for his February 2025 title defence against Sean Strickland, his biggest payday to date.
His recent victory over Kamaru Usman has renewed interest in his bid to reclaim the title.
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