Madeleine and Ash's Wedding Album
Madeleine, 30, is a former actress turned psychic medium from Melbourne. She admitted she's been through a lot in the last couple of years and is ready for a new phase in her life.
Her match Ash, 33, is a caring and sensitive sales manager, also from Melbourne. He said he's looking for an authentic partner who is willing to accept him for who he is.
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Sparks flew when the couple first laid eyes on each other, but their joyous day took quite the "roller-coaster" turn.
Will this couple accept each other with an open heart and open arms?
Scroll through to see how Madeleine and Ash's wedding day unfolded.
Madeleine looked absolutely stunning in her floor length, off-the-shoulder gown.
Wearing her hair out in beautiful waves, she paired her elegant bride look with a pair of sparkling diamante bow heels.
Being a psychic medium, the bride admitted that knowing things can be fun, but her gift has left her isolated.
"My gift is something that has really changed me in relationships because a lot of people don't really understand it, believe it – or they really believe it," she said.
Prior to becoming a medium, Madeleine was a successful actress and previously appeared on Home and Away.
She played nurse Amber Simmons from 2020 until 2021.
"Becoming a medium made me really lonely. I'm looking for a kind soul, someone who accepts me for me. Someone who is a kind person beyond all else," she added.
Filled with kindness is groom-to-be Ash, who described his best qualities as being someone with "heart and empathy".
With his hands in his pockets and a soft smile, Ash was the perfect groom in his tailored black suit, waistcoat and blue tie.
Family is everything to Ash, even more so after the passing of his older brother.
"He passed away two years ago, it's been very hard," said Ash ahead of his wedding day.
"It's made me realise that life's too short. Hopefully I find someone that's supportive, family orientated, and is on the same page as me," he continued.
"Someone that is unique."
A nervous Ash waited to meet his bride.
Heading into the experiment, Madeleine revealed she'd been in a long-term relationship for nine years.
"I want a connection, I want to be in love again," she said ahead of her big day.
Eager to find a partner and start a family, Madeleine was more than ready to open herself up to love.
Ash's smile grew bigger as he laid eyes on his bride for the very first time.
"Wow," he said of his bride's first impression. "She's an absolute knock-out."
The pair were off to a good start, and Madeleine certainly didn't hold back.
As soon as she walked up the aisle, she said to her groom: "Oh my God, I love you."
An unexpected move within the first three seconds of meeting, but we'll go with it.
The bride introduced herself: "I am Madeleine, I'm 30, I am really deep and weird, strange and I'm... getting married to you."
Madeleine's vows were a MAFS first, and she completely winged them.
She began by warning Ash that she could be "annoying", then seconds later she burst into tears, dropped another, 'I love you,' before screaming "SHUT UP," at herself. A wild ride.
During his vows, Ash said: "The sort of love that I'm looking for is something I've yet to experience.
"The old-school, supportive, loving, all encompassing kind of love. So I stand before you today gazing into your blue eyes, hopeful and optimistic.
"I promise that no matter how difficult this experiment gets, I'll be here to support you. We both deserve this opportunity for love and I hope this could be it for us."
Madeleine shared her vows straight from her heart: "When I love people deeply, I expect love in return so I hope you can love me for who I am, and my strange little weird quirks... and I have a lot.
"I only want you to be who you are. I accept you and I love you."
