Baby's first Burning Man! Newlywed Holly Madison shares family album from trippy desert festival

By Cassie Carpenter

PUBLISHED: 11:56 EST, 11 September 2013 | UPDATED: 13:37 EST, 11 September 2013

They married Tuesday at Disneyland's New Orleans Square.

But before the wedding bells, Holly Madison and her husband Pasquale Rotella brought their six-month-old daughter Rainbow to Burning Man.

The annual 10-day festival, which occurs August 26 through September 2, celebrates 'radical self-expression' at Black Rock Desert in Nevada.

Pre-honeymoon: Before the wedding bells, Holly Madison and her husband Pasquale Rotella brought their six-month-old daughter Rainbow to Burning Man

Pre-honeymoon: Before the wedding bells, Holly Madison and her husband Pasquale Rotella brought their six-month-old daughter Rainbow to Burning Man

Playa baby: In one shots Holly posted on her blog, the 39-year-old Electric Daisy Carnival chief placed his sunglasses on their precious daughter's face

Playa baby: In one shots Holly posted on her blog, the 39-year-old Electric Daisy Carnival chief placed his sunglasses on their precious daughter's face

Last Thursday, the 33-year-old bride shared numerous holiday snaps on her Celebuzz blog of the family braving dust storms on the playa.

In one shot, the 39-year-old Electric Daisy Carnival chief placed his sunglasses on his precious daughter's face.

Children at Burning Man has always been a controversial subject since the sweltering desert environment can be plagued with sudden dust storms.

Add to that, the crowds, nighttime noise, and overall debauchery and the festival can be a harsh setting for newborns.

Rainbow wig on Rainbow! Children at Burning Man has always been a controversial subject since the sweltering desert environment can be plagued with sudden dust storms

Rainbow wig on Rainbow! Children at Burning Man has always been a controversial subject since the sweltering desert environment can be plagued with sudden dust storms

Weee! Last Thursday, the 33-year-old bride shared numerous holiday snaps on her Celebuzz blog of the family braving dust storms on the playa

Weee! Last Thursday, the 33-year-old bride shared numerous holiday snaps on her Celebuzz blog of the family braving dust storms on the playa

Middle of nowhere: The Girls Next Door star matched her spectrum wig to several colourful frocks she donned while hanging out in the barren landscape

Middle of nowhere: The Girls Next Door star matched her spectrum wig to several colourful frocks she donned while hanging out in the barren landscape

However, many choose to bring their little ones to the kid-friendly 'Kidscamp' - established in 2001 - where as many as 600 families reside.

Holly took turns wearing her rainbow-coloured wig with Rainbow, posting the cute snaps on her blog.

Wigs go a long way in protecting a person's hair from the chalky residue from the ever-present playa dust.

At the entrance: When she first arrived to Burning Man, the former girlfriend of Hugh Hefner went through a ritual for 'playa virgins' of the festival

At the entrance: When she first arrived to Burning Man, the former girlfriend of Hugh Hefner went through a ritual for 'playa virgins' of the festival

'Playa virgin bell': The annual 10-day festival, which occurs August 26 through September 2, celebrates 'radical self-expression' at Black Rock Desert in Nevada

'Playa virgin bell': The annual 10-day festival, which occurs August 26 through September 2, celebrates 'radical self-expression' at Black Rock Desert in Nevada

'Welcome home!' Madison gamely rolled in the dirt and gleefully rang the official 'playa virgin bell' located near the entrance

'Welcome home!' Madison gamely rolled in the dirt and gleefully rang the official 'playa virgin bell' located near the entrance

Face masks and goggles are mandatory, especially for kids, at all times while biking from camp to camp.

The Girls Next Door star matched her spectrum wig to several colourful frocks she donned while hanging out in the barren landscape.

When she first arrived to Burning Man, the former girlfriend of Hugh Hefner went through a ritual for 'playa virgins' of the festival.

Harsh desert: Face masks and goggles are mandatory, especially for kids, at all times while biking from camp to camp

Harsh desert: Face masks and goggles are mandatory, especially for kids, at all times while biking from camp to camp

So in love: It's the first marriage for both Holly and Pasquale, who met at the end of 2011

So in love: It's the first marriage for both Holly and Pasquale, who met at the end of 2011

Let's roll: Madison and Rotella board their bikes in the midst of a playa dust storm, which can last for days or minutes

Let's roll: Madison and Rotella board their bikes in the midst of a playa dust storm, which can last for days or minutes

Heading for shelter: Wigs go a long way in protecting a person's hair from the chalky residue from the ever-present playa dust

Heading for shelter: Wigs go a long way in protecting a person's hair from the chalky residue from the ever-present playa dust

Shelter from the storm: The loved-up couple found relief from the dusty weather inside either the wooden temple or Burning Man structure

Shelter from the storm: The loved-up couple found relief from the dusty weather inside either the wooden temple or Burning Man structure

Madison gamely rolled in the dirt and gleefully rang the official bell located near the entrance.

The blonde bombshell let her hair down while laying with her party promoter beau on the specially-placed lawn at the 'Wide Awake' camp.

Nothing normally grows or lives in Black Rock Desert - there's no plant life, animal life, or even bugs there.

Cargo cult: This year's temple was assembled into an elaborate pyramid design, but the whole thing was set on fire on the final day of the festival

Cargo cult: This year's temple was assembled into an elaborate pyramid design, but the whole thing was set on fire on the final day of the festival

Oasis: The blonde bombshell let her hair down while laying with her party promoter beau on the specially-placed lawn at the 'Wide Awake' camp

Oasis: The blonde bombshell let her hair down while laying with her party promoter beau on the specially-placed lawn at the 'Wide Awake' camp

Wide awake: It's very rare to see grass on the playa since there is literally no animal or plant life in Black Rock Desert

Wide awake: It's very rare to see grass on the playa since there is literally no animal or plant life in Black Rock Desert

Holly also shared snaps of a man wearing a light-up suit while perusing the playa night-life, since lights are imperative on bikes and clothing.

She posted a picture of the wooden Man perched on an alien ship in flames following the famous cathartic ritual towards the end of the festival.

In one evening shot the real-life pin-up rocked perfect make-up while twirling a parasol.

Raver: Holly also shared snaps of a man wearing a light-up suit while perusing the playa night-life, since lights are imperative on bikes and clothing

Raver: Holly also shared snaps of a man wearing a light-up suit while perusing the playa night-life, since lights are imperative on bikes and clothing

Burn baby burn: She posted a picture of the wooden Man perched on an alien ship in flames following the famous cathartic ritual towards the end of the festival

Burn baby burn: She posted a picture of the wooden Man perched on an alien ship in flames following the famous cathartic ritual towards the end of the festival

Glamorous: In one evening shot the real-life pin-up rocked perfect make-up while twirling a parasol

Glamorous: In one evening shot the real-life pin-up rocked perfect make-up while twirling a parasol

Upon their return home, the former Dancing with the Stars contestant and Rotella got their marriage license on Monday.

The free-spirited couple exchanged vows after the Anaheim theme park had closed to the public.

According to Us Weekly, their daughter Rainbow was 'the surprise guest' at the late-night ceremony.

'We did it!' Upon their return home, the former Dancing with the Stars contestant and Rotella got their marriage license on Monday

'We did it!' Upon their return home, the former Dancing with the Stars contestant and Rotella got their marriage license on Monday

Newlyweds: As for honeymoon plans, the former Hooters waitress 'can't decide where to go'

Newlyweds: As for honeymoon plans, the former Hooters waitress 'can't decide where to go'

It's the first marriage for both Holly and Pasquale, who met at the end of 2011.

As for honeymoon plans, the former Hooters waitress 'can't decide where to go.'

Holly previously romanced the Playboy mogul, comedian Russell Brand, illusionist Criss Angel, rocker Benji Madden, and All Time Low rocker Jack Barakat.

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I had no idea that she worked at Hooters and dated Russell Brand. That's bizarre!

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Didn't read the article but "Burning man" is no place for a baby.

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That is so inappropriate. This woman is beyond delusional. Where are child protective services when you need them ?

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Awesome family, all very cute.

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This event use to be awesome but now seems to be turning into a joke.

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"Holly Madison and her husband Pasquale Rotella brought their six-month-old daughter Rainbow to Burning Man" No they didn't, they TOOK her. Unless you are all still there?

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Grow up, you've got a kid now.

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Why on earth woud you take a baby there? But that is one cute chubby baby-rolls of baby fat on her arms...LOL

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Wow perfect place to take your baby...what morons!

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I am quite sure they kept the baby safe and out of the harsh elements. Holly is a doll and very proud of her Rainbow (new mother - wants to keep baby close). I don't think she is a "strange bird", I think she is a hoot and would be a lot of fun to hang with.

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