Polak marries long-term sweetheart

There were more than a few tears when popular WA-born footballer Graham Polak married his long-time sweetheart Alyce Oksuz in Perth's southern suburbs this afternoon.

On what was the couple's seventh anniversary, Polak and Oksuz exchanged heartfelt vows in front of more than 100 family members, friends and members of WA's football community at St Benedict's Church in Ardross.

Polak was lucky to survive when left with severe brain damage and placed in a coma after being hit by a tram in Melbourne more than two years ago. He managed to return to AFL ranks this year before finally retiring in August.

Speaking ahead of her big day, Oksuz said she had surprisingly few nerves and was hoping for good weather.

"I thought I was going to be a lot more anxious and nervous but it's all running smoothly, so hopefully it continues and the weather holds up," Oksuz said.

Her stunning wedding gown was more than a year in the making and she praised Perth designers Rebecca Timson and Sam Elmslie from Beq Design for their efforts.

The pair will head to Bali on Sunday for a 14-night honeymoon and will be joined by family members and friends for the first seven nights to continue celebrations.