Wedding Day

Sunday Recovery BBQ Lunch

Our Wedding

...according to Jarrad's prompts into chat GPT. See if you can pick the truths among the fiction. Enjoy! 😂 In the chaotic spring of 2021, amidst lockdowns and uncertainty, Jarrad James Hills, the CEO of a disability housing charity, and Robyn Claire Cocking, a high school math teacher with a knack for witty puns, found each other on Hinge. Their initial virtual courtship was a mix of Jarrad's earnest attempts at Zoom dates while managing charity logistics, and Robyn's hilarious anecdotes about her misadventures in online teaching. Their first in-person date was at a quaint café that Robyn had enthusiastically suggested. Jarrad arrived early, nervously adjusting his tie and rehearsing conversation starters in his head. Robyn breezed in with a bright smile and an infectious laugh, only to drop the bombshell that she had to "run to the restroom" halfway through their coffee. Thirty minutes passed. Jarrad, left alone with his latte and growing concern, debated between calling it quits or finishing his third cup of coffee. Just as he started to consider checking his horoscope for guidance, Robyn returned, apologizing profusely with a hilarious tale involving a runaway toilet paper roll and an overly curious cat. They laughed about the mishap, and somehow, the awkward moment turned into a shared inside joke that set the tone for their budding relationship. Despite the rocky start, they discovered a shared love for obscure board games and terrible '90s sitcoms during subsequent virtual game nights. Jarrad's attempts at teaching Robyn basic coding were met with her attempts at teaching him calculus in return, leading to hilariously confusing results. Their relationship grew stronger as they navigated the challenges of lockdowns, finding joy in quirky virtual museum tours and debating the finer points of which pizza topping is superior. When restrictions finally eased, they ventured out cautiously, exploring accessible venues and discovering hidden comedy clubs where they laughed until their sides hurt. One memorable evening, in a quiet alley adorned with quirky street art, Jarrad awkwardly fumbled through a heartfelt declaration of love, while Robyn tried to suppress her giggles. Years later, they look back on that fateful café date with fondness and laughter, knowing that their love story started with a comical mishap and flourished through shared humor and understanding. Robyn keeps a framed napkin with a hastily drawn cat and a rogue toilet paper roll on their bedside table—a reminder of their journey, a testament to finding love amidst the chaos, and crafting their own uniquely humorous ending together.

Our (not-so-true) Story...

Our Story

Both the Wedding Ceremony and Reception will be held atLancemore - Macedon1030 Kilmore-Lancefield Rd, Lancefield VIC 3435 Plenty of car parking &amp; accommodation is available onsite. For a virtual tour of the venue, click <a href="https://lancemore.com.au/properties-2/lancemore-macedon-ranges/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> see their <a href="https://lancemore.com.au/properties-2/lancemore-macedon-ranges/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>.

The Venue

Saturday 5th April 2.00pm - Check-in available for any guests staying at Lancemore - Macedon 3.30pm - Head down to the Secret Garden (weather permitting) to prepare for the ceremony 3.45pm - Ceremony begins 4.15pm - Ceremony concludes 4.30pm - Refreshments and Canapes on the lawn (weather permitting) or in the bar area 6.00pm - Reception begins! Come in and find your seat. 11.00pm - Reception concludes. Move next door to the bar area to keep socialising or say goodnight and head to bed. 12.00am - The after-party begins! Move next door to the lounge area to kick on. Party to your hearts content! Sunday 6th April 6am - 10am - Breakfast available for any guests staying at Lancemore Macedon. 10.00am - Check out of rooms. 10.00am onwards - For those who don't want to head home yet, come back to 88 White Street, Kilmore to join us for recovery and BBQ lunch.

The Timeline

Semi-formal or cocktail dress - standard garden wedding attire.A touch of something 'bright &amp; beautiful' is encouraged. Note that this is a country venue which includes some uneven ground, lawn, gravel &amp; dirt paths etc. If you are planning on wearing high-heels, a stable &amp; comfortable block heel or similar is recommended.Comfortable shoes also recommended for longevity on the dance floor! 💃🕺

Dress Code

Accommodation is available on-site at Lancemore -Macedon.To book a room, visit <a href="https://lancemore.com.au/properties-2/lancemore-macedon-ranges/?_gl=1%2A15bumoe%2A_gcl_au%2AMTYxNTU0Njg5MS4xNzI1MTYzODU4%2A_ga%2AMTMyNTY1OTE4MC4xNzI1MTYzODc5%2A_ga_D8LZXLRFMB%2AMTcyNjM5NjgxMy40LjEuMTcyNjM5NzE0OC4wLjAuMA..&amp;_ga=2.79040925.869254769.1726396813-573639333.1720952930" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.lancemore.com.au/macedon-ranges </a> Enter the dates 05/04/2025 - 06/04/2025(or 07/04/2025 if you'd like to stay an extra night)to view availability, and enter the unique promo code below: COCKINGHILLS050425 Select your room and follow the steps to payment. Alternatively, you may contact the hotel directly on 03 5782 1844or email macedonranges@lancemore.com.au If you prefer to stay elsewhere, you should be able to find some options nearby in either Kilmore (11 km from the venue) or Lancefield (11.5 km from the venue). (Please note that if you would like to stay at Lancemore - Macedon for an extra night on Sunday 6/4/25, &nbsp;they are a non-leisure hotel, meaning they do not have a fully operating kitchen &amp; bar that runs outside of event times. This means you will need to source your own food &amp; drinks outside of event times if you are staying on.)

Accommodation

Whilst we love your children, unfortunately we cannot accommodate them. Thank you for your understanding.Please arrange suitable childcare for them so you can all enjoy a relaxing, child-free evening to fully maximise your celebrations with us. If you are traveling from interstate or overseas and need help with this, please get in touch with us so we can discuss childcare options for you. If you will be staying at Lancemore Macedon, this might include hiring one of the following services to look after your children in another space within the venue. <a href="https://www.eventnannies.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.eventnannies.com.au/</a><a href="https://www.thenuptialnanny.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thenuptialnanny.com.au/</a> Please contact us if you are interested in using these services so we can coordinate with any others and work out a package cost to split between those using the services. Jarrad: +61472906922Robyn: +61402571540

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If you’re thinking of giving us a gift, to help us on our way, a contribution to our wishing well would really make our day. But if you prefer to purchase a gift,feel free to surprise us in your own special way.

Robyn & Jarrad

Robyn & Jarrad

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