Sydney‘s social scene has a new reason to celebrate, with beloved It-couple Bobby Oatley and Xanthe Wetzler announcing they’re expecting their first baby.
The glamorous pair, known for their high-profile connections, shared the happy news in a playful black and white photobooth strip uploaded to Instagram this week.
The candid series featured a loved-up Bobby cradling Xanthe’s growing baby bump and the creative director beaming with pride as she posed with sunglasses and a cheeky grin.
In the caption, Xanthe, 33, added a heartfelt message for others on their fertility journey: ‘Thinking of anyone who may still be on their journey ❤️.’
The announcement sent fans and friends into a frenzy, with hundreds flooding the comments with messages of love and excitement.
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Sydney’s social scene has a new reason to celebrate, with beloved It-couple Bobby Oatley and Xanthe Wetzler (pictured) announcing they’re expecting their first baby
The glamorous pair, known for their effortless style and high-profile connections, shared the happy news in a playful black-and-white photo booth strip uploaded to Instagram this week
Fashion stylist Jess Pecoraro left a row of red heart emojis, while Kate Bond added: ‘❤️❤️❤️.’
Lara Worthington’s ex best friend Hermione Underwood declared: ‘Pic 3 is the one’ before following up with: ‘Can’t wait to do life with you little one ✨.’
Ex reality star-turned-real estate agent Thomas Popple wrote: ‘The best!! Congratulations guys xx.’
Meanwhile, model and mum Bambi Northwood-Blyth gushed: ‘The coolest of them all. Love you both so much. Mum and dad ❤️.’
‘Oh my goodness congratulations to you both!’ another person commented.
‘Yayyayayy too excited for baby bobs!’ one added.
The baby news comes more than three years after Bobby and Xanthe tied the knot in an intimate wedding ceremony in February 2021.
Bobby, 35, is the grandson of late winemaking and sailing legend Bob Oatley.
In the caption, Xanthe, 33, added a heartfelt message for others on their fertility journey: ‘Thinking of anyone who may still be on their journey’
His family famously owns the Hamilton Island resort and the iconic Wild Oats XI yacht.
Xanthe, a creative powerhouse, is a staple on the Sydney society scene.
The couple are well-connected in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, counting pilates queen Bernadette Fahey, interior designer Tamsin Johnson, and Melbourne style identity Patch Garnaut as close friends.
While Xanthe has yet to reveal her exact due date, her visible bump and third-trimester glow suggest the pair won’t be waiting long to welcome their new arrival.
