Socialite Nadia Fairfax stuns in a ’60s-style gown as she marries longtime financier partner Michael Wayne in an elaborate ceremony at a Gothic Revival mansion in front of Sydney’s elite
Sydney socialite Nadia Fairfax married her longtime partner, financier Michael Wayne, on Thursday.
The couple were wed in a no-expense-spared ceremony at Swifts, a heritage-listed late-Victorian Gothic Revival mansion in Sydney’s Darling Point.
Nadia, 31, looked stunning in a strapless white gown with a full skirt and fitted bodice with ruching.
Just married: Sydney socialite Nadia Fairfax married her longtime partner, financier Michael Wayne, on Thursday
Her long blonde hair was styled half-up, half-down with a ’60s-style bouffant and face-framing strands.
Nadia accessorised simply with a plain gold necklace and a collection of delicate bracelets and rings.
Meanwhile, Michael, 33, opted for a camel-coloured suit, which he paired with a white shirt and a black tie.
The excited groom was seen beaming as he greeted guests outside the venue ahead of the wedding ceremony.
Newlyweds: The couple were wed in a no-expense-spared ceremony at Swifts, a heritage-listed late-Victorian Gothic Revival mansion in Sydney’s Darling Point. Pictured with husband Michael Wayne (left)
Here comes the bride: Nadia, 31, looked stunning in a strapless white gown with a full skirt and fitted bodice with ruching
Ready to wed: Michael opted for a camel-coloured suit, which he paired with a white shirt and a black tie
Nadia is the daughter of former rugby union and rugby league player, Russell Fairfax, 68, and gymnastics coach mother Sharon.
High-profile guests at the event included former rugby league footballer Luke Ricketson and his wife Kate Waterhouse.
Joining the couple was Kate’s mother and famed horse trainer Gai Waterhouse.
Kate looked stunning in a figure-hugging long pink dress.
Making an entrance: Kate Waterhouse was also in attendance, and looked stunning in a figure-hugging long pink dress
Stylish: The 37-year-old racing heiress accessorised with nude stilettos and elaborate jewelled drop earrings, and her shoulder-length hair was styled in a tight bun
The couture gown featured ruching along the length of it, along with a split at the back and off-the-shoulder puff sleeves.
The 37-year-old racing heiress accessorised with nude stilettos and elaborate jewelled drop earrings, and her shoulder-length hair was styled in a tight bun.
Guests had their temperatures checked as they arrived for the ceremony amid the coronavirus pandemic.
‘I do’: The couple exchanged vows in front of their friends and family in a stunning outdoor ceremony
Famous faces: High-profile guests at the event included former rugby league footballer Luke Ricketson [right] and his wife Kate Waterhouse. Joining the couple was Kate’s mother and famed horse trainer Gai Waterhouse [left]
Mr and Mrs: Nadia announced her engagement to Michael in March last year, and they were married almost a year to the day later
The couple exchanged vows in front of their friends and family in a stunning outdoor ceremony.
Nadia and Michael stood facing each other on the makeshift altar, before posing for photos on the manicured grounds.
She announced her engagement to Michael in March last year, and they were married almost a year to the day later.
Classic: Nadia accessorised simply with a plain gold necklace and a collection of delicate bracelets and rings
Make it fashion: Celebrity stylist Caroline Tran (left) was also spotted arriving for the wedding, dressed in a long pink dress
‘A little ray of light in all of the murkiness,’ she wrote on Instagram to announce her engagement in March last year, referencing the coronavirus pandemic
‘A little ray of light in all of the murkiness,’ she wrote on Instagram at the time, referencing the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Almost two weeks ago, Michael asked me to marry him under the most amazing autumn blaze maple tree, in the Southern Highlands.
‘We’ve enjoyed keeping it to ourselves and living in a bit of a “love bubble” but we thought our friends and family might love some good news!’
‘Almost two weeks ago, Michael asked me to marry him under the most amazing autumn blaze maple tree, in the Southern Highlands,’ she announced on Instagram in March last year
Wedded bliss: The excited groom was seen beaming as he greeted guests outside the venue ahead of the wedding ceremony
Anniversary: The Sydney Morning Herald first revealed Nadia and Michael were dating in February 2019
The Sydney Morning Herald first revealed Nadia and Michael were dating in February 2019.
A friend of the fashion blogger was quoted as saying: ‘He’s her biggest champion and isn’t threatened by her success.’
‘He admires her work ethic and the fact she’s a social butterfly, whilst he’s happy to sit back in the shadows away from the social scene,’ the source added.
Fan: A friend of the fashion blogger was quoted as saying: ‘He’s her biggest champion and isn’t threatened by her success’
Chance encounter: According to The Sydney Morning Herald, the pair first met at Montarna McDonald’s December 2018 wedding to Nick Pitt
The publication said the pair first met at Montarna McDonald’s December 2018 wedding to Nick Pitt.
Nadia is considered one of Sydney’s fashion ‘It’ girls, and has been pictured with Anna Wintour and the late Karl Lagerfeld.
Meanwhile, Michael is the Managing Director of Medallion Financial, and a regular contributor on Sky Business.
High-flyer: Michael is the Managing Director of Medallion Financial, and a regular contributor on Sky Business
Ex factor: In December 2018, Nadia announced that she had split from New York-based sports media executive Nick Adams
‘He admires her work ethic and the fact she’s a social butterfly, whilst he’s happy to sit back in the shadows away from the social scene,’ an insider said of Michael
In December 2018, Nadia announced that she had split from New York-based sports media executive Nick Adams.
She told The Sydney Morning Herald at the time that they had called it quits three months earlier in September.
Nick is a New York-based sports media executive, and a descendent of Sydney’s Playfair establishment family.
Past: Nadia previously dated Nick Adams, a New York-based sports media executive and a descendent of Sydney’s Playfair establishment family
Making a mark: Nadia dated Nick Adams for five years, during which time he introduced her to the Sydney society set
He also happens to be the cousin of fashion designer Claire Tregoning, who co-founded sportswear label P.E Nation with Pip Edwards.
The couple dated for five years, during which time he introduced her to the Sydney society set.
She previously told Husskie in 2017 that it can be difficult having a long-distance relationship.
Well-connected: In addition to being a fashion influencer, Nadia is also the daughter of former rugby star, Russell Fairfax
Home sweet home: In August last year, the Wentworth Courier reported that Nadia and Michael had purchased a $4.3million terrace home in Sydney’s Paddington
‘[I go back to Sydney from the US] all the time. I’m coming back once every six to eight weeks. So that’s a lot… my boyfriend is missing me terribly!’ she said at the time.
In August last year, the Wentworth Courier reported that Nadia and Michael had purchased a $4.3million terrace home in Sydney’s Paddington.
The luxurious four-bedroom property was previously owned by the abstract painter Michael Johnson.
Getting married: Nadia and Michael stood facing each other on the makeshift altar, before posing for photos on the manicured grounds
Perfect day: In an interview with The Wedding Digest podcast in May last year, Nadia confessed that she was sparing no expense on her dream wedding
In an interview with The Wedding Digest podcast in May last year, Nadia confessed that she was sparing no expense on her dream wedding.
She said she wanted at least two elaborate ceremonies and four designer gowns, even though ‘it sounds a bit ridiculous’.
‘In the ideal world we’d have a really small, intimate ceremony just with family and bridal party in Sydney at home, then take it overseas and do a bit more of a party,’ she said at the time.
Dress to impress: She previously said she wanted at least two elaborate ceremonies and four designer gowns, even though ‘it sounds a bit ridiculous’
Checking in: Guests had their temperatures checked as they arrived for the ceremony amid the coronavirus pandemic
The jet-setter added that she’d love one of the ceremonies to take place in Turkey, after previously living there for a year.
‘I might be able to have four dresses. One for each wedding, then I’ve got to have a party dress to dance in,’ she added.
While she hadn’t chosen a dress at the time, the former PR manager for Australian label Aje said she might be calling on her old bosses.
‘In the ideal world we’d have a really small, intimate ceremony just with family and bridal party in Sydney at home, then take it overseas and do a bit more of a party,’ she previously said
Using her connections: While she hadn’t chosen a dress at the time, the former PR manager for Australian label Aje said she might be calling on her old bosses
‘I will probably ask Adrian and Eddie from Aje to do one or two for me, because it feels like home, it means something,’ she revealed.
For the other dresses, Nadia said she would likely reach out to other labels, and wanted it to be a collaborative effort.
In addition to being a fashion influencer, Nadia is also the daughter of former rugby star, Russell Fairfax.
‘I will probably ask Adrian and Eddie from Aje to do one or two for me, because it feels like home, it means something,’ she said of her wedding dress
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