Newly engaged Sunrise host Sam Armytage steps out in stunning white dress

She announced her engagement to millionaire equestrian businessman Richard Lavender back in June.

And on Saturday, Sunrise host Sam Armytage stepped out alongside her husband-to-be as the pair attended the Everest Carnival Fashion Lunch at the Royal Randwick Racecourse, in Sydney.

The 44-year-old looked the epitome of elegance as she posed for photos on the red carpet, wearing a stunning Carla Zampatti white frock which clenched in at the waist.

The impressive gown featured a ruffle down the front, and Sam complimented the look with a pair of strappy white heels.

She opted to wear a gorgeous netted fascinator across her face, and added peachy make-up and lip colour to enhance her striking features.

Her doting other half scrubbed up well for the snaps, wearing a smart navy suit with a lilac shirt and tie underneath.

Last month, the loved-up pair revealed their wedding plans had to be put ‘on hold’ due to the ongoing pandemic.

Show-stopper! The impressive gown featured a ruffle down the front, and Sam complimented the look with a pair of strappy white heels

Pretty: She also added a gorgeous netted fascinator which she wore across her face, wearing peachy make-up and lip colour to enhance her striking features

Adorable: Sam was seen fixing her other half’s suit in sweet snaps, which took place at the Everest Carnival Fashion lunch at the Royal Randwick Racecourse 

Always working! Sam interview the editor of Vogue Australia, Edwina McCann, during a live ‘Women of Influence’ Q&A

Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, she admitted the wedding may now be pushed back to 2021.

She told the paper that she hoped to have a large wedding, and the pandemic has made that impossible – hence the delay.

Sam said: ‘Because we want to have a party with more than 20 people, we have sort of put it on hold.’

She stressed that they will ‘get there’ but aren’t in any hurry.

The TV host added: ‘We will get married but put the planning on hold because there is no point until we can actually make a proper plan in booking anything so no plans yet but we will get there.’

Delay: Last month, the elated pair revealed their wedding plans had to be put ‘on hold’ due to the ongoing pandemic

Doesn’t he look good! Sam’s doting other half scrubbed up well for the snaps, wearing a smart navy suit with a lilac shirt and tie underneath

The look of love! Richard was then seen gazing on at his beautiful other half – just over three months after popping the question

The picture of happiness: The couple were spotted chatting with fellow guests at the event, which took place on Saturday

She wants a party! Sam told the paper that she hoped to have a large wedding, and the pandemic has made that impossible – hence the delay

So sweet! Sam announced her engagement to millionaire equestrian businessman Richard Lavender back in June

The journalist announced her engagement to Richard in late June this year.

Earlier this year, her Sunrise co-star Edwina Bartholomew accidentally let slip a detail about the TV presenter’s upcoming nuptials in a birthday tribute for her pal.

Posting to Instagram, the 37-year-old revealed that Sam plans to say ‘I do’ in a ‘paddock’.

‘Happy birthday @sam_armytage Next time we are drunk in a paddock will be on your big day,’ she captioned the post.

Spoiler: Earlier this month her Sunrise co-star Edwina Bartholomew (right) accidentally let slip a detail about the TV presenter’s upcoming nuptials in a birthday tribute for her pal. Posting to Instagram, the 37-year-old revealed that Sam plans to say ‘I do’ in a ‘paddock’