{"id":164827,"date":"2020-02-26T19:00:04","date_gmt":"2020-02-26T08:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/real-weddings\/three-makes-a-family-mel-and-dave-celebrate-rustic-wedding-at-the-blue-mountains\/"},"modified":"2022-03-17T06:39:11","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T19:39:11","slug":"three-makes-a-family-mel-and-dave-celebrate-rustic-wedding-at-the-blue-mountains","status":"publish","type":"au-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/real-weddings\/three-makes-a-family-mel-and-dave-celebrate-rustic-wedding-at-the-blue-mountains\/","title":{"rendered":"Three makes a family: Mel and Dave celebrate rustic wedding at the Blue Mountains"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Nine years after they first met, Melanie and Dave celebrated their rustic wedding alongside their baby boy, River, and loved ones at the idyllic Blue Mountains.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We envisioned our wedding day to be about us, our families and friends. Our priorities for our wedding day were simple &#8211; stay together the entire night, be present, feel the love and have fun &#8211; we did exactly this!&#8221; beams the new bride with happiness.<\/p>\n<p>45 close friends and family came together to witness Mel and Dave&#8217;s wedding on March 30, 2019, at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingVenues\/BlueMountains\/SeclusionsBlueMountains\/\">Seclusions Blue Mountains<\/a>, a romantic and charming venue.<\/p>\n<p>The NSW pair, both aged 24, planned every step of the wedding together, with loved ones pitching in to put up decorations. &#8220;We ensured our day represented us and reflected the people we are, making our friends and family feel our love too,&#8221; says the bride.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I wish I could relive our beautiful wedding, it was just perfect!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Photos courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/imagesbykevin.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Images by Kevin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219475 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_SBS_001-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219476 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_SBS_002-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219511 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_003.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219512 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_004.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219438 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_012.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-219439\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_013-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1499\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219430 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_005.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219432 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_007.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219434 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_008.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219481 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_SBS_007-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219480 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_SBS_006.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<blockquote><p>What a great idea to have an &#8216;unplugged ceremony&#8217;!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219440 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_014.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219442 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_016.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>David popped the question while the pair was on a babymoon at Surfer&#8217;s Paradise. &#8220;I said &#8216;yes&#8217; a million times and he desperately tried to get the ring on my very swollen pregnant fingers,&#8217; laughs Melanie.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219443 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_017.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219444 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_018.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219445 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_019.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Our story began nine years ago when David and I met at a gathering at a mutual friend&#8217;s place,&#8221; recalls Melanie with a smile. &#8220;He was showing off some &#8216;cool tricks&#8217; on his skateboard when he went flying off the board. I watched as it all unfolded and once I realised he was okay, I rolled my eyes (nothing has changed, this still occurs often!)&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219489 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_SBS_015.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219490 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_SBS_016.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219449 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_023.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219450 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219452 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_026.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219453 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_027.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219493 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_SBS_019.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219494 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_SBS_020.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219457 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_031.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219458 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_032.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingVenues\/BlueMountains\/SeclusionsBlueMountains\/\">Seclusions Blue Mountain<\/a> is the most amazing place on earth! The views are beyond breathtaking. We have the most gorgeous photos thanks to this venue and our photographer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingPhotography\/Sydney\/ImagesByKevin\/\">Images by Kevin<\/a>. They have the most perfect couple retreat log cabins which have a rustic feel with touches of romantic bliss,&#8221; praises the bride of the her wedding venue and photographer.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219459 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_033.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-219462\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_036-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1499\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-219463\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_037-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1499\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219464 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_038.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219501 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_SBS_027-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219502 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_SBS_028-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<blockquote><p>The pair went into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingJewellery\/Canberra\/MichaelHillJeweller\/\">Michael Hill Jeweller<\/a> store together and picked a ring out for each other.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219468 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_041.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219469 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_042.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219460 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_034.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219461 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_035.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219470 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_043.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219472 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_045.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-219473 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mel_Dave_Natural-Wedding_Images-by-Kevin_046.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Melanie advises other couples to take in the entire night. &#8220;Stop and look around, to see the people, your now husband, your family, laughing and happy. 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