Bindi Irwin's brother, Robert, says their dad was there in spirit for her wedding

Drew Weisholtz
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Robert Irwin is over the moon that he got to walk his sister, Bindi, down the aisle at her wedding last month to Chandler Powell.

"It was incredible. I think it was probably the most emotional I think I've ever been," he recently told Australia's "Today" show while appearing on the program with his and Bindi's mother, Terri.

Robert said it was an honor that deeply touched him.

"I've always felt so lucky. Being so close to Bindi, I've always had the best sister in the entire world," he said. "She's been there for me, no matter what, you know? And Chandler just feels like a brother and now officially a brother for me and to see them starting their married life was absolutely incredible and I was so touched when she asked me to walk her down the aisle. It was probably the highlight of my life."

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Walking my sister down the aisle was one of the most special moments of my life ❤️ Bindi, you are the most amazing sister and friend, always there for me through it all and I just couldn’t be happier you found Chandler. And Chandler, I am so happy to now welcome you into our family as my brother. March 25 was a truly beautiful day!

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Bindi and Chandler tied the knot last month with no guests at the ceremony, electing to change their wedding plans due to the coronavirus pandemic. Robert said the couple had no problems going with the flow, while noting late dad Steve was with them in spirit.

"It was a very small wedding, but they just rolled with it. They made it beautiful," he said. "Our zoo team really stepped up and it was such a gorgeous day and I think for me and Mom, we were so emotional and so happy. It was a day that you definitely wish that Dad was there for it, but I think he was definitely there with us in spirit."

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March 25th 2020 ❤️ We held a small ceremony and I married my best friend. There are no words to describe the amount of love and light in my heart right now. We’ve planned this beautiful day for nearly a year and had to change everything, as we didn’t have guests at our wedding. This was a very difficult decision but important to keep everyone safe. We wish all of our friends and family could have been there with us, however it’s lovely that we will be able to share photos and videos. Right now we’re encouraging the world to hold onto hope and love, which will carry us forward during this profound time in history. Today we celebrated life and revelled in every beautiful moment we shared together in our Australia Zoo gardens. Mum helped me get ready, Robert walked me down the aisle, Chandler became my husband and together we lit a candle in Dad’s memory. We shared tears and smiles and love. Thankfully, since we all live at Australia Zoo as a family, we could be there for each other. To everyone reading this - stay safe, social distance and remember LOVE WINS!

A post shared by Bindi Irwin (@bindisueirwin) on Mar 25, 2020 at 5:38am PDT

Terri also said she could feel his presence.

"I think so, and I think during these really difficult times that's what's so important to focus on, is the people that we love, those in our lives, and just honoring that love really never dies and I think we all felt that Steve was watching over us," she said.

She is also grateful that the wedding worked out for the newlyweds.

"We do need to stand together," she said. "We need to remember to support each other during these times, and for Bindi and Chandler to have such a win, it's really special."

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