News Room : Melbourne influencer wears what would have been her wedding dress to Glamour on the Grid after shock split with her fiancé

Melbourne influencer Adelle Petropoulos has had the last laugh following her cancelled nuptials by wearing what would have been her wedding dress at a red carpet event. 

The makeup artist turned heads on Wednesday as she attended Melbourne Grand Prix’s glamorous launch party, Glamour on the Grid, sporting an extravagant wedding dress by local couturier Con Ilio. 

The striking halter-neck design, which featured a voluminous jacket and exquisite pearl detailing, stole the show as she partied with fellow influencers at the exclusive bash. 

She styled her hair in a bridal-inspired up-do and completed her look with diamond jewels including rings, earrings and a bracelet. 

Posting to Instagram after the event, the brunette enthused: ‘This gown had its moment on GOTG [Glamour on the Grid] 2026 and really I couldn’t be prouder.’   

Melbourne influencer Adelle Petropoulos has had the last laugh following her cancelled nuptials by wearing what would have been her wedding dress on the red carpet

The makeup artist turned heads on Wednesday as she attended Melbourne Grand Prix’s glamorous launch party, Glamour On The Grid, sporting an extravagant wedding dress by local couturier Con Ilio 

Posting to Instagram after the event, the brunette enthused: ‘This gown had its moment on GOTG [Glamour On The Grid] 2026 and really I couldn’t be prouder’

‘Proof that life doesn’t always go to plan, but sometimes the detour is where the magic happens – you just have to stop and put yourself first. Life’s not that deep, we’re just having a bit of fun,’ she added. 

Adelle’s followers heaped praise on her in the comments, with one commenting: ‘I’ve never been prouder of someone I haven’t met’. 

‘I am actually deceased that this was going to be your wedding gown! I’m so happy that you got to wear it to GOTG!’ another user wrote. 

‘You are incredible,’ yet another added, as someone else agreed: ‘She is the moment!!!! Iconic.’ 

It comes after Adelle turned heartbreak into celebration after cancelling her wedding and replacing it with a fiercely defiant girls’ night out following her split with her partner. 

Back in December, Adelle stunned fans when she revealed she had pulled the pin on her upcoming nuptials – then immediately hosted a party complete with a cake iced with a brutal message.

Adelle, known for her self-care content and her much-loved ‘Pew Pew Pew’ catchphrase, looked sensational on the night as she posed in a form-fitting black lace dress with a scalloped neckline and sheer floral detailing that showcased her figure.

She styled her long brunette hair in glossy, wet-look waves and wore dramatic makeup for the occasion.

‘Proof that life doesn’t always go to plan, but sometimes the detour is where the magic happens you just have to stop and put yourself first. Life’s not that deep, we’re just having a bit of fun,’ she added

Back in December, Adelle stunned fans when she revealed she had pulled the pin on her upcoming nuptials – then immediately hosted a party complete with a cake iced with a brutal message 

In one shot, she leaned effortlessly against a rail holding a chic black minibag, looking every inch the newly single siren.

Inside the celebration, Adelle gleefully held up the now-viral cake, poking out her tongue as her friends cheered her on from behind.

The cheeky dessert, decorated with pastel flowers, became the unofficial symbol of the night – and possibly of her fresh start.

‘Cancelled the wedding, kept the party. Thank God for my girls,’ she captioned the photos.

Fans quickly flooded her comments section with praise, turning the post into a rallying cry for womanhood.

‘She was way too good for him anyway,’ one wrote.

‘Good on her – never settle for less than you deserve!’ added another.

Meanwhile, others simply posted clapping hands emojis or the word ‘queen’.

Adelle looked sensational as she posed in a form–fitting black lace dress 

Adelle has built a loyal online following thanks to her seamless blend of beauty tutorials, lifestyle tips and her viral ‘Cook-Tok’ videos.

Outside of her corporate beauty role, she teaches Pilates and regularly shares recipes like her popular ‘Lemonates Patatas,’ and homemade butter, which have become favourites among her followers.

While she has not publicly identified her former fiancé, fans have speculated heavily online.

Adelle has kept quiet so far – instead choosing to let the celebration, and her new chapter, speak for itself.

Adelle has been approached for comment.