Duran Duran Unites for Daughter Atlanta's Lavish Sicilian Wedding!
The Ultimate Rockstar Union: Duran Duran's Family Affair in Sicily
In a spectacular display of rock royalty, Duran Duran's John Taylor and his wife Gela Nash-Taylor jetted off to Sicily for their daughter Atlanta de Cadenet's fairytale wedding celebration. The 33-year-old model-turned-fashion-PR-guru tied the knot with Canadian musician David Macklovitch, 47, in a glamorous ceremony on the Italian coast, surrounded by an A-list guest list that included her proud parents and some of the band's most iconic members.
Atlanta's nuptials were a whirlwind romance, with the couple exchanging vows in a low-key courthouse service in Brooklyn just days before the big bash. However, it was clear that this union was a love match, as the bride and groom danced their first dance as husband and wife at the weekend's festivities.
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The star-studded gathering saw some of Duran Duran's most recognizable faces in attendance, including John Taylor, 65, and his wife Gela, 71. The veteran bassist beamed with pride as he escorted his daughter down the aisle, while Gela looked stunning in a loose-fitting off-white dress. However, not all members of the band were present to celebrate the new union. Fans took to social media to speculate about Simon Le Bon's absence from both Atlanta and drummer Roger Taylor's daughters' weddings this month.
Duran Duran's Family Affair
Atlanta's mother, British photographer and 90s TV darling Amanda de Cadenet, 53, was also on hand for her only daughter's big day. The former presenter of The Word and The Big Breakfast has since forged a successful career as a photographer and author while raising Atlanta and her twins with husband Nick Valensi of The Strokes.
Meanwhile, Roger Taylor, 65, found himself in the spotlight once more, having recently celebrated his own daughter Ellea's wedding to personal trainer Shiro Miller. The Drummer's Daughter Duo has become quite the fixture on social media, with fans tuning in for their next family affair.
Ellea and Shiro: A Fairytale Wedding
Earlier this month, Ellea Taylor married her long-term boyfriend, bodybuilder and personal trainer Shiro Miller, in a breathtaking castle ceremony surrounded by family, friends - and of course, the iconic band themselves. Ellea looked radiant for her big day in a strapless ivory gown with a sweeping train and delicate veil.
The wedding celebrations were a far cry from Atlanta's more extravagant Sicilian bash, which saw the bride change into multiple looks throughout the night. Her stunning white lace mini dress was paired with cat-eye sunglasses and a chic headscarf, while her dad John couldn't help but pose up a storm alongside his daughter and new husband.
Atlanta's Love Story
In an interview in 2012, Atlanta quipped about growing up with rock-star parents - "I try and avoid them, but it just keeps happening. I get it, you know. But I'm very unimpressed by most musicians. Like, unless you're really good, don't care." However, it seems her new husband David Macklovitch, who fronts the Grammy-nominated electro-funk duo Chromeo, made the cut.
Duran Duran's enduring legacy continues to captivate audiences worldwide. The group recently wrapped a string of summer tour dates across Europe and will hit the road again next month before embarking on a run of US tour dates in early 2026.
The Scholarly Note would like to congratulate Atlanta de Cadenet and David Macklovitch on their union, and wishes them all the best for their future together.
