{"id":10694,"date":"2026-08-10T08:45:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T08:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=10694"},"modified":"2026-08-10T08:45:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T08:45:59","slug":"australian-model-serena-wardell-married-casper-ettelson-at-her-ancestral-crom-castle-in-ireland-carrying-silk-flowers-made-from-dress-offcuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=10694","title":{"rendered":"Australian model Serena Wardell married Casper Ettelson at her ancestral Crom Castle in Ireland, carrying silk flowers made from dress offcuts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-133091980,imgsize-103586,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/serena-wardell.jpg\" alt=\"Australian model Serena Wardell married Casper Ettelson at her ancestral Crom Castle in Ireland, carrying silk flowers made from dress offcuts\" title=\"Photo: Serena Wardell \/ InstagramImproved using AI\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"Photo: Serena Wardell \/ InstagramImproved using AI\">Photo: Serena Wardell \/ InstagramImproved using AI<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>When Serena Wardell and Casper Ettelson began imagining their wedding, they did not want a celebration that felt overly formal or detached from who they were. They wanted something personal, playful and full of details that reflected their shared history, favourite foods, music and sense of humour.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"2\"\/>The result was a romantic summer wedding at Crom Castle in Ireland, Wardell\u2019s ancestral family home. The Australian model and artist carried a handmade silk flower bouquet created from dress offcuts, while the rest of the weekend unfolded with custom stationery, nostalgic music, family recipes, creative cocktails and plenty of Guinness, according to Vogue.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/>For Wardell, the setting was more than a beautiful wedding venue. <!-- -->Crom Castle was tied to childhood memories, family gatherings and the feeling of returning to a place that had always represented love and belonging.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"9\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">A meeting in Sydney<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"11\"\/>Wardell and Ettelson first met at a party in Sydney in March 2020. Ettelson approached her directly and asked her on a date, but she initially gave him a cautious \u201cmaybe\u201d, as per the report.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/>The two spent more time together with friends at the beach, over coffee and during dinners before Wardell agreed to see him properly. Soon after, the Covid-19 pandemic brought lockdowns and travel restrictions, forcing the couple into a period of long-distance dating as Wardell returned to live with her parents.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"17\"\/>Ettelson\u2019s determination eventually convinced her that the relationship was serious. He repeatedly tried to arrange flights for her to return to Sydney, even during the uncertainty of the pandemic.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/>\u201cWhen Casper repeatedly tried to book me flights back to Sydney mid-pandemic, I knew that this was serious,\u201d Wardell said as per Vogue.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/>Ettelson is the co-founder of Fishbowl Australia, a fast-casual salad chain that also operates in New York under the name Thisbowl. Wardell is known for her modelling work as well as her art and creative projects.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"24\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">A sunset proposal in Mallorca<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"26\"\/>About four years after they met, Ettelson proposed during a holiday in Mallorca in June 2024.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"28\"\/>Wardell believed they were simply going out for dinner and had no idea that the evening had been carefully planned. <!-- -->Ettelson had arranged an outdoor table with a view of the sunset in Dei\u00e0, but strong winds forced the restaurant to move them indoors.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"32\"\/>The change of plan turned out to make the proposal even more intimate. The couple were eventually taken to a private courtyard, where they were sheltered from the wind but still able to enjoy what Wardell described as the most spectacular sunset she had ever seen.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"34\"\/>Ettelson then took out the ring and asked her to marry him.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"37\"\/>Wardell said she spent the rest of the evening crying, laughing and drinking Champagne instead of eating dinner. The couple continued joking about the restaurant staff, who had gone out of their way to create the perfect moment despite the unexpected weather.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"39\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Returning to Crom Castle<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"41\"\/>Ireland was always a meaningful choice for Wardell. Her father is Irish, and she grew up visiting the country to spend time with his family at Crom Castle. <!-- -->She associates the estate with family, food, happiness and a deep sense of belonging.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"45\"\/>She first took Ettelson to Ireland in 2022. During that trip, they visited Crom Castle and had lunch with Lord and Lady Erne. Ettelson quickly fell in love with the landscape, the food and the warmth of the people.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"47\"\/>The couple joked during that visit that they would return to Crom if they ever married. Four years later, they kept the promise and celebrated their wedding there in June 2026.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"50\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">A wedding built around personality<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"52\"\/>Rather than choosing a narrow theme, the couple wanted the wedding weekend to feel like an expression of their private life together.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"54\"\/>\u201cThe theme was simply to express who we are to each other,\u201d Ettelson said, describing the celebration as a collection of their favourite foods, wines, music and visual references, according to the report.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"56\"\/>They wanted the weekend to feel playful and slightly outside the ordinary. <!-- -->That spirit appeared in the small details, many of which Wardell designed herself. She created the wedding stationery and keepsakes, including name cards, drink menus, matchboxes, postcards and playing cards.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"60\"\/>The planning process was not completely flawless. The couple had planned to bring 150 matchboxes from Australia, but airline restrictions meant they could only transport the empty boxes. Then, on the wedding morning, they forgot to fill them.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"63\"\/>For Wardell, the mishap became part of the story rather than a disaster. Planning a wedding from another country had taught the couple that not everything could be controlled.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"65\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Food, cocktails and music<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"67\"\/>The couple planned much of the celebration themselves, working with Epic Events for support. Wardell\u2019s cousin Natasha Wright handled the catering and sourced local ingredients, bringing a personal family touch to the menu.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"70\"\/>Ettelson designed the cocktail list, which included very dirty martinis, margaritas, elderflower drinks made with syrup from Wright\u2019s garden, Aperol spritzes and Pimm\u2019s Cups. Guinness on tap was available throughout the weekend, providing a distinctly Irish source of energy for guests and the wedding party.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"72\"\/>Music was central to the atmosphere. The couple created four playlists featuring artists such as <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/nick-cave\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nick Cave<\/a>, The Velvet Underground and The Beatles. For the ceremony, they chose a cover of \u201cScarborough Fair\u201d by S\u00e9amus and Caiomhe U\u00ed Fhlatharta.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"77\"\/>The music helped create the relaxed, expressive mood they had hoped for\u2014less like a formal performance and more like a gathering of friends and family who knew how to enjoy themselves.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"79\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">A custom wedding look<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"81\"\/>For the ceremony, Wardell wore a custom gown by Prea James Bridal. She had always imagined a structured corset bodice, even before the couple decided to marry in a castle.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"83\"\/>The most personal element of her bridal styling was the bouquet. <!-- -->Wardell created handmade silk flowers using fabric and dress offcuts, transforming the material into delicate rosettes. The bouquet was inspired partly by childhood arts-and-crafts projects she had made with her mother.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"87\"\/><\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component iIpbx undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Serena Wardell\" msid=\"133092032\" width=\"\" title=\"Photo: Serena Wardell \/ Instagram\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" imgsize=\"\" resizemode=\"4\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"47529300\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/msid-133092032\/serena-wardell.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Photo: Serena Wardell \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"89\"\/>The rosette motif also appeared across the wedding dress, bodice and veil. Ettelson wore a custom suit by Belance Tailors in Paddington, complete with a matching rosette on his lapel.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"91\"\/>Wardell completed the look with jewellery from Australian brand Kate and Kole, a vintage Irish Claddagh ring and her Alinka Jewellery engagement ring. <!-- -->For her hair and makeup, she drew inspiration from her great-grandmother and grandmother, choosing a vintage look with flushed tones.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"95\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">A calm ceremony and a full dance floor<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"97\"\/>Despite the anticipation and complexity of planning a destination wedding, both Wardell and Ettelson were surprised by how calm they felt during the ceremony.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"100\"\/>Ettelson said that when he saw Wardell walking down the stairs, they immediately locked eyes, and the moment felt unlike anything else.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"103\"\/>Later in the evening, Wardell looked across the dance floor and saw every guest dancing. For her, that was one of the happiest moments of the entire celebration.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"105\"\/>She watched relatives mingle with friends, old connections meet new ones and guests enjoy the music together. It was exactly the kind of wedding she and Ettelson had wanted: intimate, imaginative, imperfect in the best way and deeply rooted in family.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"107\"\/>At Crom Castle, Wardell did not simply marry in a beautiful Irish setting. She brought together her past, her creative life and her future with Ettelson, right down to the handmade silk flowers she carried down the aisle.<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/relationships\/australian-model-serena-wardell-married-casper-ettelson-at-her-ancestral-crom-castle-in-ireland-carrying-silk-flowers-made-from-dress-offcuts\/articleshow\/133091676.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photo: Serena Wardell \/ InstagramImproved using AI When Serena Wardell and Casper Ettelson began imagining their wedding, they did not want a celebration that felt overly formal or detached from who they were. 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