A Who’s Who of Sydney’s society A-list turned out to celebrate the wedding of The Skin Bar founder Samantha Appel and her fiancé Matt Saville.
The newlyweds celebrated their nuptials with an elegant black-tie soirée at Catalina Restaurant in Rose Bay on Friday.
The glittering guests watched on as Samantha walked down the aisle in a strapless, custom-designed gown by Shehzarin Batha Couture.
She paired her dramatic frock with classic Chanel heels, completing a silhouette that drew admiration from all corners of the room.
‘Sam’s wedding ensemble was truly the kind of project I live for as a couturier – an extravagant, expressive and exquisitely crafted reflection of self,’ designer Shehzarin Batha told the Daily Mail.
‘From the iconic decadence of our hand-trimmed taffeta skirt to the intricately laced bespoke corset and meticulously draped neckline, every detail was considered with intention.
A Who’s Who of Sydney’s society A-list turned out to celebrate the wedding of The Skin Bar founder Samantha Appel and her fiancé Matt Saville
They celebrated their wedding with an elegant black-tie soirée at Catalina Restaurant in Rose Bay on Friday
The glittering guests watched on as Samantha walked down the aisle in a strapless, custom-designed gown by Shehzarin Batha Couture
‘No element was overlooked – from sourcing sumptuous satin gloves from London to developing a dashing ladies’ riding hat: a delicious remnant of 18th-century splendour, festooned with ostrich feathers and moulded from a single piece of velvet, every stitch hand-sewn.’
The biggest names in the eastern suburbs joined forced for the breathtaking ceremony, including hospitality construction firm boss Joshua Clapp and his model girlfriend Simone Holtznagel.
Other notable guests also included influencer Sammy Robinson, creative director Mikey Nolan, Ksubi co-founder Dan Single, fashion model Charlie Austin and Daily Mail columnist Lucy Manly.
Coincidentally, both Clapp and Single are former partners of P.E Nation founder Pip Edwards – and it’s believed she had other exes in attendance too, a guest revealed.
They were joined by the likes of Josh Morris, celebrated female plastic surgeon Dr Kelly Thornbury, real estate powerhouse Belinda Bartholomew-Walsh, the Faders DJ Milena Gattegno and Bartiga co-owner Charlie Kelly.
The couple’s longtime friends Beau Ryan and wife Kara were also in attendance, with the Triple M Sydney presenter serving as the MC.
Beau delighted attendees with banter that deftly treaded the line between sharp humour and warmth, punctuated with poignant stories about the newlyweds.
For the evening’s festivities, Samantha changed into a sleek second look from The New Trend, styled by Diana Lewes, and paired it with Jimmy Choo heels.
‘Sam’s wedding ensemble was truly the kind of project I live for as a couturier, an extravagant, expressive and exquisitely crafted reflection of self,’ said designer Shehzarin Batha
‘No element was overlooked — from sourcing sumptuous satin gloves from London to developing a dashing ladies’ riding hat’
The newlyweds were seen chatting to guests
Following the formalities, guests were treated to a powerful outdoor performance by opera singer Catherine Bouchier
The biggest names in the eastern suburbs joined forces for the glorious ceremony, including hospitality construction firm boss Joshua Clapp and his model girlfriend Simone Holtznagel
Following the formalities, guests were treated to an intimate, powerful outdoor performance by celebrated opera singer Catherine Bouchier.
Her dramatic stage presence was amplified by a dazzling fireworks display over Rose Bay.
The celebrations continued well into the night as guests danced to The Mark Fields Band, before Single stepped behind the decks for a late-night DJ set that kept the energy high.
Samantha is the founder of The Skin Bar, a chain of non-surgical skincare salons worth about $60million.
She is the sole owner of 10 clinics across three different states, which she has opened over four years.
She became inspired to study beauty after battling severe cystic acne since her teenage years.
‘I remember dermatologists and therapists prescribing quick-fix treatments like injectables, fillers and lasers, and none of it worked,’ Samantha told Forbes.
‘I also noticed a fundamental lack of understanding of my condition, and it felt like no one ever took me seriously. That feeling of powerlessness became my driving force.’
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