'We don't need anyone to tell us what love is': Miranda Kerr's mother Therese acts as celebrant at son Matt's same-sex wedding to James Wright and says she's 'proud as punch'
Miranda Kerr's brother Matthew, wed his longtime partner James Wright in a commitment ceremony on Friday.
The outdoor nuptials took place in the Hunter Valley.
Kerr family matriarch Therese spoke about the special day, telling The Daily Telegraph this week that same-sex marriage laws in Australia do not dictate the great love that Matt and James share.
'We don't need anyone to tell us what love is': Miranda Kerr's mother Therese Kerr (pictured), spoke to the Daily Telegraph about her son Matthew Kerr's wedding to his long-time partner James Wright on Friday, adding that she's 'proud as punch'
'We don't need an Australian government or the law to tell us what love is,' she said adding that she's 'proud as punch.'
Supermodel Miranda was a part of the wedding party and Therese played an official role in the ceremony by acting as the celebrant.
'It's beautiful, I'm actually celebrant,' she said ahead of the nuptials.
Miranda, 33, arrived in Australia on Thursday, ready to celebrate her 31-year-old brother's special day.
Nuptials: Matthew (R), 31, tied the knot with James (L) 38, at a ceremony in the Hunter Valley, where Therese acted as celebrant
Tight-knit family: The Kerr clan are pictured here, with father John Kerr on the far right
The supermodel's fiancé Evan Spiegel, who is the founder of Snapchat, was also in attendance at the wedding.
Miranda made a stunning arrival as she touched down at Sydney airport on Thursday, ready to take a helicopter ride to the Hunter Valley.
The entrepreneur looked effortlessly chic in an all-black ensemble, sporting ripped jeans, a midriff-style top that flaunted her toned stomach, pointy-toed heels, and a jacket that draped over her shoulders.
Sighting: Miranda Kerr, 33, made a stunning arrival as she touched down at Sydney airport on Thursday, ready to take a helicopter ride to the Hunter Valley, with partner Evan Spiegel, 26
She accessorised with stylish sunglasses, and a black Saint Laurent bag, that was filled to the brim with items.
The Swarovski ambassador swept her short locks into a low ponytail, while adding a pop of red lipstick over her plump pout, to finish off the look.
Same-sex marriage is not legally recognised under Australian law and remains a hot button issue across the nation.
There are growing calls from marriage equality activists around the world, including American TV star Ellen DeGeneres, for the government to finally legalise marriage equality Down Under.
Last month, Australia's parliament rejected the government's proposal for a national vote on whether to legalise same-sex marriage.
Now wed: Miranda's brother Matthew Kerr (L) was engaged for less than to years to his life partner James Wright (R), who is seven years his senior, at 38 years
The upper house Senate voted 33-29 against the coalition government's bid to hold a plebiscite on the issue.
Miranda's brother Matt was engaged to his life partner James for nearly two years.
'I want to get married and I think, 'Why should two people that love each other not be able to have that, right?'' Matt previously told WHO magazine.
Miranda also showed her support for same-sex marriage, telling the publication: 'Obviously I support gay marriage, I have a gay brother.'
While the model didn't appear to return home for her little brother's engagement party in 2015, she did return home in June to celebrate his bucks party in Sydney at The Ivy Penthouse with friends and family.
Sibling love: While the model didn't appear to return home for her little brother's engagement party in 2015, she did return home in June to celebrate his bucks party in Sydney at The Ivy Penthouse with friends and family
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