{"id":193156,"date":"2016-08-02T21:00:08","date_gmt":"2016-08-02T11:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/real-weddings\/emma-daves-relaxed-rustic-wedding\/"},"modified":"2022-03-16T18:46:04","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T07:46:04","slug":"emma-daves-relaxed-rustic-wedding","status":"publish","type":"au-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/real-weddings\/emma-daves-relaxed-rustic-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Home is where the heart is: Em and Dave\u2019s relaxed rustic wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"
Laughter, friendship and family is the best medicine for Em and Dave.<\/p>\n
Em Tuxworth, 28, found her match when she met Dave Bonouvrie, 30, \u201con Tinder of all places!\u201d The lucky-in-love MacMasters Beach bride\u00a0from Central Coast, NSW, says her Sydney groom\u00a0“made me laugh from the first conversation we had and he has kept me laughing every day since.\u201d<\/p>\n
Soon after meeting, the couple realised that, by coincidence, Dave had spent every summer holidaying in Em’s hometown! So it was only natural for Dave to propose there. Knowing that\u00a0Em hated surprises, so it was obvious to him that he should plan a cheeky surprise proposal, and then have both families celebrate afterwards.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe took the dog for a walk on the beach one winter morning and the next thing I knew he was down on one knee,” recalls Em. “Dave knows I hate surprises but that was the best one of my life so I forgave him pretty quickly!\u201d<\/p>\n
On March 19, 2016, their relaxed rustic wedding was a held at earthy Kincumba Mountain, a beautiful ceremony\u00a0amongst 70 of Em and Dave\u2019s closest friends and family. Naturally, the reception was held at MacMasters Beach. Em was stunning in a flowing feminine gown, accompanied by a bouquet of burgundy\u00a0and white blooms, arranged by her long-time friend at Fleur & Threads<\/a> florist.<\/p>\n Dave and his groomsmen were on-trend\u00a0in navy blue suits<\/a> which complemented the bridesmaids’ light peach and dusty pink dresses.<\/p>\n With so much love to celebrate, this couple have found the recipe to happiness. \u201cDave and I really are best friends, we both believe that a good marriage is build on a solid foundation of friendship, having someone to be there by your side to get through the day-to-day of life,\u201d says Em.<\/p>\n Photos courtesy of Jimmy Raper Photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n “My nan, mum and I have all worn the veil now and it was a nice link to two very strong women who I admire,” says Em.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dave\u00a0put his creative touch on these hand-made invitations<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n “It\u2019s so easy to get swept up in all the little details but when it comes down to it, it is about you and your partner, so don\u2019t sweat the small stuff,” is\u00a0Em’s advice.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n “I\u00a0wanted the girls to feel comfortable on the day, so they chose their own,” says Em of the beautiful mismatched bridesmaid dresses<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Em and Dave honeymooned<\/a> in France and London.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n