Why Steph Claire Smith didn’t attend Jade Tuncdoruk’s wedding to Lachie Brycki

There was one notable guest missing from influencer couple Jadé Tuncdoruk and Lachie Brycki’s star-studded wedding on Saturday.

Fitness queen Steph Claire Smith, who has been close with Jadé and Lachie for years, wasn’t in attendance when the genetically blessed couple tied the knot at a picturesque winery in the Hunter Valley.

While some fans rushed to speculate about a rift in their friendship, it has since emerged there was a perfectly good reason why Steph could not attend.

There was one notable guest missing from Jadé Tuncdoruk (right) and Lachie Brycki’s (left) star-studded wedding on Saturday: the couple’s long-time friend Steph Claire Smith

The 28-year-old entrepreneur was unable to travel from Melbourne to rural NSW because her whole family had Covid.

Steph, the founder of popular workout program Keep It Cleaner, revealed on Monday she’d caught the virus alongside her husband Josh Miller and baby son Harvey.

‘Why did you not go to Jadé’s wedding?’ a fan asked her during an Instagram Q&A, to which she replied, ‘Because we all had Covid,’ alongside a broken-heart emoji.

Steph (right, with Jadé in an undated photo) wasn't in attendance when the newlyweds tied the knot in the Hunter Valley. While some fans rushed to speculate about a rift in their friendship, it has since emerged there was a perfectly good reason why she could not attend

Steph (right, with Jadé in an undated photo) wasn’t in attendance when the newlyweds tied the knot in the Hunter Valley. While some fans rushed to speculate about a rift in their friendship, it has since emerged there was a perfectly good reason why she could not attend

The model also said her husband had been ‘hit the hardest’ out of all of them, but was starting to feel better.

Steph’s health update comes after influencers Jadé, 27, and Lachie, 29, exchanged vows on Saturday at the French-inspired Krinklewood Vineyard.

The Instagram star walked down the aisle in a custom-made dress with a flowing skirt from J. Andreatta Bridal Couture.

The 28-year-old entrepreneur was unable to travel from Melbourne to rural NSW because her whole family had Covid. Steph, the founder of workout program Keep It Cleaner, revealed on Monday she'd caught the virus alongside her husband Josh Miller and baby son Harvey

The 28-year-old entrepreneur was unable to travel from Melbourne to rural NSW because her whole family had Covid. Steph, the founder of workout program Keep It Cleaner, revealed on Monday she’d caught the virus alongside her husband Josh Miller and baby son Harvey

The model also said her husband Josh had been 'hit the hardest' out of all of them, but was starting to feel better

The model also said her husband Josh had been ‘hit the hardest’ out of all of them, but was starting to feel better

She then changed into a slinky Marilyn Monroe-inspired satin halterneck dress for dinner and dancing at her reception.

Jadé wore her brunette locks up with strands delicately framing her face, and accessorised with a pair of dainty gold earrings.

Her makeup palette comprised rosy cheeks, a nude lipstick and lashings of mascara. 

Steph's health update comes after influencers Jadé (centre left) and Lachie (left) exchanged vows on Saturday at the French-inspired Krinklewood Vineyard

Steph’s health update comes after influencers Jadé (centre left) and Lachie (left) exchanged vows on Saturday at the French-inspired Krinklewood Vineyard 

The Instagram star walked down the aisle in a custom-made dress with a flowing skirt from J. Andreatta Bridal Couture. She then changed into a slinky Marilyn Monroe-inspired satin halterneck dress for dinner and dancing at her reception (pictured centre right)

The Instagram star walked down the aisle in a custom-made dress with a flowing skirt from J. Andreatta Bridal Couture. She then changed into a slinky Marilyn Monroe-inspired satin halterneck dress for dinner and dancing at her reception (pictured centre right)

Lachie looked dapper in a classic black tuxedo with a white shirt underneath, which he matched with a bow tie. (The newlyweds are pictured with a male guest at their wedding)

Lachie looked dapper in a classic black tuxedo with a white shirt underneath, which he matched with a bow tie. (The newlyweds are pictured with a male guest at their wedding)

Lachie looked dapper in a classic black tuxedo with a white shirt underneath, which he matched with a bow tie. 

After saying ‘I do’, the couple enjoyed an outdoor meal and reception under a marquee at the idyllic estate.

A violin quartet serenaded the guests as they milled around sipping glasses of champagne on the stunning grounds.

Jadé (centre, with her bridesmaids) wore her brunette locks up with strands delicately framing her face, and accessorised with a pair of dainty gold earrings

Jadé (centre, with her bridesmaids) wore her brunette locks up with strands delicately framing her face, and accessorised with a pair of dainty gold earrings 

Her makeup palette comprised rosy cheeks, a nude lipstick and lashings of mascara

Her makeup palette comprised rosy cheeks, a nude lipstick and lashings of mascara 

The newlyweds enjoyed a toast as the reception kicked off in style

The newlyweds enjoyed a toast as the reception kicked off in style 

Tables were beautifully decorated with bunches of wild flowers, and the menus were handwritten by a calligrapher. 

Food on offer included pasta cooked outdoors in a giant pot by a chef, as well as a wedding cake which the newlyweds sliced together in front of their guests. 

After the wedding, Jadé her new husband partied into the early hours of the morning to the tunes of DJ Hayden Short.

High-profile guests included former Bachelor star Bella Varelis, who was one of Jadé’s bridesmaids. 

The couple shared their first dance after the sun went down

The couple shared their first dance after the sun went down 

After the wedding, Jadé her new husband partied into the early hours of the morning to the tunes of DJ Hayden Short

After the wedding, Jadé her new husband partied into the early hours of the morning to the tunes of DJ Hayden Short