Model Serena Wardell and Fishbowl Co-Founder Casper Ettelson Marry at Ancestral Crom Castle in Ireland
On the summer solstice in June 2026, model and artist Serena Wardell exchanged vows with Casper Ettelson, the co-founder of Fishbowl Australia, at Crom Castle in County Fermanagh, Ireland. Their love story began in Sydney in March 2020, and Casper popped the question in Mallorca in June 2024. The wedding, coordinated by Epic Events, featured catering by Serena's cousin, Natasha Wright. Serena donned a bespoke gown from Prea James Bridal and carried a handmade silk flower bouquet, while the groom's attire was crafted by Belance Tailors. The ceremony took place on the staircase, led by Lord Erne, with music from Nick Cave and The Beatles. Cocktails included dirty martinis and Guinness, and the couple's stationery was designed by Serena, with photography by Kyle Ingram.
Key facts
- Serena Wardell and Casper Ettelson married on the summer solstice in June 2026 at Crom Castle, Ireland.
- Crom Castle is Serena's family's ancestral home; her cousin is the current Earl of Erne.
- Serena wore a custom Prea James Bridal gown with a structured corset bodice.
- Her bouquet was made of handmade silk flowers, with rosettes constructed by Prea James from dress offcuts.
- Casper wore custom suits by Belance Tailors, including a double-breasted tuxedo of Japanese wool.
- Catering was by Serena's cousin Natasha Wright, who also catered Serena's parents' wedding 27 years earlier.
- The couple met in Sydney in March 2020; Casper proposed in Mallorca in June 2024.
- The ceremony was held on the staircase due to weather, with Lord Erne as unofficial celebrant.
- Music included playlists with Nick Cave, The Velvet Underground, The Beatles, and a cover of 'Scarborough Fair'.
- Guinness on tap flowed throughout the weekend.
- Serena drew the wedding stationery and keepsakes, including name cards and playing cards.
- Photography was by Kyle Ingram.
Entities
Artists
- Serena Wardell
- Casper Ettelson
- Prea James
- Natasha Wright
- Kyle Ingram
- Séamus Uí Fhlatharta
- Caiomhe Uí Fhlatharta
- Fraser Dovell
- Sasha Isaac
- Olivia Parsons
- Kate Parsons
- Mary-Christina Pagliaro
- Abbey Watson
- Lenny Levy
- Tayla Shaw
- Michael Wardell
- Michael Ettelson
- James Ettelson
- Felix Ettelson
- Glen Soicher
- Angus Bolles
- Sam Debuse
- Myles Wardell
- Holly Wawn
- Nicolas Pestalozzi
- Saxon Masella
- Lady Davina Crichton
- Lady Antonia Beckwith
- Lord Erne
Institutions
- Fishbowl Australia
- Thisbowl
- Epic Events
- Prea James Bridal
- Belance Tailors
- Kate and Kole
- Alinka Jewellery
- Berkeley W1
- Young Laundry
- Vogue
Locations
- Sydney
- Australia
- Mallorca
- Spain
- Crom Castle
- Ireland
- County Fermanagh
- Deià
- Paddington
- New York