Serena Wardell marries at ancestral Irish castle with silk flowers

Photo: Serena Wardell / InstagramImproved using AIWhen 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.The result was a romantic summer wedding at Crom Castle in Ireland, Wardell’s 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.For Wardell, the setting was more than a beautiful wedding venue. Crom Castle was tied to chi