Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell planning second wedding after COVID-19 restrictions rushed Australia Zoo ceremony

Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell are planning on tying the knot again in a secret second wedding.

The couple spent more than a year planning the perfect wedding but brought the day forward to March as COVID-19 restrictions came into play.

An insider told Woman’s Day that the newlyweds were organising another much larger ceremony in Oregon, in the US, with all their friends and family.

Bindi’s parents Steve Irwin and Terri Irwin were married in the same state in 1992 where Teri grew up so the location holds a special significance.

“They want do it later this year — she loves the snow-capped mountains around there,” the source said.

“Despite the fact they made it as positive as they could, there is no denying their wedding wasn’t what they wanted it to be, especially compared to what they had planned.”

They were married at Australia Zoo with just two guests present —Terri and brother Robert Irwin.

Chandler’s family also lives in the US and are would no doubt be very happy to see their son for the first time in months as they were unable to attend the wedding in Australia due to restrictions.

“Bindi wants her in-laws plus her famous friends to be there for the party she really wanted,”

The source also revealed that the pair were planning of buying a home and permanently relocate to the US.

“It would be no surprise if they’re using their second wedding to test the waters of American TV and magazine deals over there,” says the insider.

“Bindi has always dreamed of living in the States and to build her own production company.”

Bindi and Powell postponed their honeymoon to help keep Australia Zoo afloat during the pandemic, looking after the 1200 animals.

“Our honeymoon may not have turned out as we’d planned but we’re grateful to be spending times with our beautiful animals,” Bindi said on Instagram.