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Beloved Bondi Rescue star Bruce “Hoppo” Hopkins and his beautiful bride Stacey Woods have exchanged vows – and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house!
But it wasn’t the bride or groom who shed the biggest flood of tears, rather his best man and fellow TV star Rod “Kerrbox” Kerr!
Loveable lifeguard Hoppo was forced to pause the ceremony halfway through to offer his buddy a supportive hug when Rod was overcome by emotion – a spontaneous show of mateship providing an unforgettable moment of laughter for the couple’s 80 guests.
“I think he cried more than Stacey did,” laughs Hoppo, 46.
It wasn’t an easy journey to the altar though, while Stacey answered “Yes! When Hoppo popped the question while holidaying in Goa, India, she then called off the couple’s original plans just before their 2013 nuptials, leaving Hoppo with a runaway bride.
“It was such a horrible thing to do and I am eternally sorry for doing that. I was just really daunted by the idea of commitment,” she said at the time.
Despite the drama, the stars aligned and true love prevailed.
“I didn’t think it would feel any different being husband and wife,” says Stacey.
“But it does. I can feel this new energy between us; we feel so solid. It’s just amazing.”
Read their full romantic tale and all the details from Hoppo and Stacey’s big day only in Woman’s Day, on sale 5th April.
Hoppo and Stacey
Beloved Bondi Rescue star Bruce “Hoppo” Hopkins and his beautiful bride Stacey Woods walk down the aisle.
Hoppo and Stacey
The magic kiss!
Hoppo and the Bondi Rescue lifeguards
Hoppo and Stacey tie the knot
There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when these two tied the knot!
Hoppo and Kerrbox hug
But it wasn’t the bride or groom who shed the biggest flood of tears, rather his best man and fellow TV star Rod ‘Kerrbox” Kerr who gets a hug here from the groom!
Hoppo and Stacey toast
The Bride and Groom toast – although the wedding nearly didn’t happen!
Bridal Waltz
Stacey called off the couple’s original plans just before their 2013 nuptials, leaving Hoppo with a runaway bride.
Hoppo and Stacey cut the cake
“It was such a horrible thing to do and I am eternally sorry for doing that. I was just really daunted by the idea of commitment,” Stacey said at the time.
Hoppo and Stacey sign the register
Now though the pair are the picture of happily wedded bliss!
