Inside Aussie model Dominique Elissa’s glamorous hens party in Mudgee ahead of big Italian wedding to fiancé Tom Bull… after the pair quickly got married in the hospital so her dying mother could walk her down the aisle

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After the tragic passing of her mother, Dominique Elissa received an outpouring of love and wedding-related events from her friends as they eagerly anticipated her forthcoming European wedding.

On Saturday, the well-known individual, preparing for her second wedding with Tom Bull in an extravagant Italian event, gathered her Australian celebrity friends at Lowe’s Winery in Mudgee to celebrate the upcoming bride. They raised a toast to her in this joyous occasion.

At her extravagant bachelorette gathering, photos on Instagram captured Dominique sporting a stylish white mini-dress worth $1,200.

The elegant dress featured a fitted torso with a corset, highlighting the model’s slender waist, and a fluffy skirt that displayed Dominique’s long, well-toned legs.

She completed her wedding outfit by adding a lacy veil, a sparkling handbag, and a fresh, natural makeup style while dancing with her companions and striking poses for photographs.

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Additionally present at the hen’s party were models Natalie Roser, Aisha Jade, Tilly Jac Smith, Jordan Simek, and Shannon Lawson.

‘Feeling so lucky today,’ she captioned the post, which has garnered nearly 8,000 likes.

She mentioned that the girls who wouldn’t be able to attend her upcoming ceremony in Italy had, instead, organized her ‘ideal’ hen party.

‘The sun was out for us, so many big belly laughs and deep chats about life and the future.’

She finished off the post: ‘My heart feels so full from the incredible girlhood we’ve created.’

Though Dominique eagerly anticipates her European wedding, tragically she’ll exchange vows with her partner for a second time without her mother, who had sadly passed away only a few weeks following their small hospital ceremony where she walked her daughter down the aisle.

In March, the Australian model found herself making news when she was compelled to transfer her wedding ceremony to Prince of Wales Hospital due to her mother Odile Faludi’s deteriorating health following a stage 4 cancer diagnosis.

On Instagram, she shared that upon hearing the devastating news, she felt upset, enraged, and disheveled. However, she made up her mind to go all out to ensure her mother could escort her during the wedding ceremony.

Dominique and Tom posted pictures and videos from their heartwarming event to their followers, cherishing every moment as they commemorated their union alongside their families, all meeting each other for the first time during this special occasion.

Dominique wore an off-the-shoulder white gown, complete with a fitted waistline and translucent pleated skirts, beaming from ear to ear as she put it on.

She tucked her long brown hair under a white lace veil, a detail that mirrored the lace trim on her dress around the chest area.

The blushing bride kept her makeup minimal, opting for a nude lip and bronzed eye shadow. 

In the meantime, Tom, who is now Tom’s husband, dressed in a timeless black tuxedo and tied a black bow around their golden retriever dog, named Crumble, for his role as the ring-bearer.

Dominique alternated between bouts of laughter and weeping throughout the day, as she posted emotional videos from her wedding, including moments when she saw her mother’s reaction to her wedding gown for the first time.

One heartwarming video showed a model emotionally restraining herself while embracing her mother in the hospital, nearly giving way to tears.

Dominique was on the verge of tears, saying, ‘Please, don’t make me cry,’ as her father tenderly kissed her forehead and her mother struggled to get up from the bed.

On the special occasion, Odile donned a captivating, strapless turquoise dress while her husband maneuvered her wheelchair, as she escorted her daughter gracefully towards the altar.

In Dominique’s words to her audience, she shared that her mother’s heartfelt wish since my birth was to walk me down the aisle, and we made every effort to realize this dream, including getting married in the hospital if necessary.

My mom often emphasized that choosing the person to share the remainder of one’s life with is a critical choice, and this piece of advice has remained deeply ingrained in my thoughts.

Over the last two days, I have experienced some of the most profound emotions. This amazing woman continues to leave me in absolute wonder. Coincidentally, today is International Women’s Day, making her not just an influential figure in my life but a symbol of empowerment and wisdom for many. She will forever serve as both my greatest mentor and source of inspiration.

In another part, Dominique explained that she felt deeply saddened when she discovered she would need to hold her wedding at the hospital instead.

Hearing that we needed to relocate our celebration to the hospital the previous day, I felt a pang in my heart, and the thought of continuing with the reception seemed less appealing.”

Or more informally:

“Learning we had to hold the ceremony at the hospital yesterday left me cold, and I couldn’t imagine enjoying the reception anymore.

I found myself feeling distressed, irritable, and disorganized. I needed some space to ponder over my choice, and in that reflection, I came to understand that it was crucial for our families to spend quality time together and build relationships.

‘I’m so happy we did, and the sun came out to create some magic moments for us.’

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2025-06-03 06:22