A young bride, swept up in the romance of her wedding day, walks hand-in-hand with her handsome groom, a faux fur coat slung effortlessly over her shoulders.

Australian model Madeline Stuart, who has Down syndrome, has featured in a bridal shoot, continuing her work to challenge society's perceptions of people living with a disability.

The beautiful photographs, taken at Rixey Manor in Virginia, the US, show Madeline dressed in a series of elegant bridal gowns.

The 18-year-old is effortlessly beautiful as she and her groom sweep across the dance floor, her full-skirt doing little to deter her from spinning hand-in-hand with her partner.

At one point Madeline leans in for a kiss, her hair pulled back in to an elegant knot.

Madeline shared a photo from the heart-felt shoot to her Instagram, much to the delight of her 119,000 followers.

'I truly hope you know just how beautiful you are. Best wishes for a beautiful life,' one person wrote.

'You are a role model,' wrote another.

Madeline's mother Rosanne Stuart spoke to Daily Mail Australia in January, and said through Madeline's work they helped to raise awareness about inclusion and diversity.

She said while the attention Madeline received helped further their cause, less attention would means models with a disability were 'becoming the norm'.

‘The first step to change is becoming aware and the second step is acceptance,’ she said.

-Daily mail

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