Dame Lisa’s wedded bliss ‘I’M THE LUCKIEST GIRL’
When Olympic legend Dame Lisa Carrington married the love of her life in a romantic beachside ceremony in O- hope last week, it signalled the joyous final chapter of a fairytale year.
Just seven months after becoming New Zealand’s greatest-ever Olympian, the kayaking star’s stunning wedding to her longtime partner Michael “Bucky” Buck was, in many ways, a celebration not only of their 12-year love story, but also of the family and friends who’ve been so pivotal in the 32-year-old’s incredible success.
Tears were shed and laughter shared as the pair exchanged their uniquely personal vows in an outdoor ceremony, before partying into the night at the local campground hall.
“I’ve always wanted to get married – that’s something that’s always been important to both ofat her final dress fitting just a week before the big day.
