Madeleine & Simon’s Avalon Coastal Retreat Wedding

Words by Tom
March 30, 2014

A chance meeting to a romantic New York proposal, to a spectacular coastal wedding; the story of Madeleine and Simon feels a little like it’s fallen out of a Hollywood movie. “A photograph was how our love story started” Madeleine tells me how Simon first noticed a modelling picture of her in a hair salon window. Not long after, he happened to recognise her in a bar and asked her out!

Madeleine and Simon shared their vows atop a cliff, overlooking Great Oyster Bay in Tasmania’s East Coast. Their Avalon Coastal Retreat wedding was a day of understated elegance in a magnificent setting. The cocktail-style reception featured a mouth-watering canapé menu and an unusual drinks selection, including elderflower and mint cocktails and Negroni with charred orange.

Faced with a limited choice of bridal boutiques in Tasmania, Madeleine found her dress whilst on her hen’s weekend in Sydney. She instantly fell in love with the Jennifer Regan Greta dress, and with its sheer bateau neckline and stunning low back, it’s not hard to see why. Inspired by Kate Moss (who isn’t?), she decided on a Juliet Cap veil, which she found on Etsy store, Agnes Hart. On a recent trip to Bali, Simon and his groomsmen had 3-piece cashmere suits made, each with a different coloured cotton lining.

Knowing she’d be the perfect fit, the couple opted to fly in Perth photographer, Fiona Vail to capture their day in all its gorgeous detail.

 

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Photography:  Fiona Vail | Bride’s dress: Jennifer Regan | Bride’s shoes: L.K. Bennett | Veil: Agnes Hart | Bridesmaids dresses: Acne | Flower girl dress: Tea Princess | Groom’s suit: made in Bali | Hair: Rebekah Ward, Sfumato | Makeup: Sarah Banks from Shimmer, Hobart | Venue: Avalon Coastal Retreat | Celebrant: Kay Haward | Flowers: Carolyn Audet | Catering: Rhubarb Catering | Cake: The Queen of Tarts | Entertainment: Les Coqs Incroyables | Stationery/invitations: Beth Lawler Videography: Mick Barton, White Wall Studio

 

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Fiona 10 years ago

Looks amazing Tamarin! Love the images you have chosen xoxoxo

Madeleine Barton 10 years ago

I just want to add that it was my very talented cousin Rebekah Ward @Sfumato that did the hair.
We also had a videographer Mick Barton at White Wall Studio in Adelaide.
Such a wonderful day! Thanks for posting Tamarin.

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