Mellissa and Steven at The Lodge, Jamberoo
Mellissa and Steven were married at The Lodge, Jamberoo, on 17 January 2026. 100 mm of rain fell on the day, and we ran the wet-weather plan. They booked on-the-day coordination with Managing Matrimony. The photographs are by Paul Golbach Photography.
- Date
- Venue
- The Lodge, Jamberoo
- Region
- South Coast
- Service
- On-the-day coordination
- Photographs
- Paul Golbach Photography
The photographs
What the day threw at us
Unfortunately no Etsy witch or burying of a sausage could stop the 100 mm of rain that fell on their wedding day. They say a wet knot is harder to untie? Actioning the wet weather plan meant we all got very wet, but it was so worth it to accomplish such a beautiful day.
In their words
“Our day was intense rain and Jordan, Michael and Bella went above and beyond to sort everything in the background, remained calm (while soaked!) and made sure we had the day of our dreams.”
Jordan and her team are absolutely exceptional at what they do! From our first conversation, Jordan takes the time to understand what you need and your vision for your big day and executes it to perfection. Our day was intense rain and Jordan, Michael and Bella went above and beyond to sort everything in the background, remained calm (while soaked!) and made sure we had the day of our dreams. I cannot thank them enough or recommend them enough! True professionals and just absolutely lovely people to deal with. 10/10
Their story
The couple
Mell & Steve. These two just radiated love, and fun. Like all modern love stories, they met on Hinge during Covid lockdown in Sept 2021. Every part of their day was thought out, and true to them.
The venue
The Lodge really has it all - quirky renovated motel rooms surrounding a gorgeous pool. Tennis courts, a sauna, a gym, on-site restaurant and gorgeous gardens to match. Mell & Steve wanted to make a weekend affair, with their guests staying three nights and enjoying a welcome feast + a recovery pool party.
What we loved
Even with the forecast as dire as it was, the guests and vendors rallied around the couple. They were surprisingly so relaxed and just went with it. The ceremony was stunning, and the whole reception was a party. Oh, and their wedding photos are to die for.
The proposal
Absolutely one of the cutest proposal stories I’ve heard. Mell & Steve were overseas in the UK, and Steve planned a secret getaway to Colmar in the Alsace region of France. They spent the day exploring the gorgeous town with a wine tour, and after dinner that night they walked along a stunning little bridge over a river, reading the little love locks. Steve had one in his pocket, they wrote “M&S” and locked it on the bridge. He then told Mell to read it and he had written “will you marry me” on the back and was down on one knee with her dream ring. So special just the two of them at night in the most magical little French village.
The songs
- Pre-Bridal ProcessionalSimply The Best - Tina Turner (Sung Acoustic)
- Bridal ProcessionalIris - The Goo Goo Dolls (Sung Acoustic)
- SigningVideo Games - Lana Del Rey (Sung Acoustic)
- RecessionalI Got You - Duke Dumont
- Bridal Party Reception EntranceFeel So Close - Calvin Harris
- Couple Reception EntranceLove at First Sight - Kylie Minogue
- Father, Daughter DanceMy Girl - The Temptations
- First DanceYou’ve Got The Love - Florence + The Machine
The vendors who made it
- VenueThe Lodge Jamberoo
- On-the-day coordinationManaging Matrimony
- FlowersFlorals by Libby
- PhotographyPaul Golbach Photography
- VideographyCore Visuals
- EntertainmentHearts in Harmony
- EntertainmentAura Strings
- EntertainmentZanin Entertainment
- Hair and MakeupJorja Williams Makeup
- Hair and MakeupKayla Goss Bridal
- CakesThistle & Rose
What they booked with us
On-The-Day Coordination
On-the-day coordination for six, eight, ten or twelve hours: your vendors briefed, your run sheet built with you, the ceremony cued, the day kept to time and your own decor packed down.
From $1,800 inc. GST
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