Steph & Jack
Rick Shores Wedding, Gold Coast
Steph Allen and Jack Archdale celebrated their love with an intimate wedding at Rick Shores in Burleigh Heads, one of the Gold Coast’s most stunning coastal venues.
Their story is a graceful blend of city energy and country roots – Steph from the city, Jack from the country – and their wedding beautifully reflected this balance. They wanted a day that felt effortlessly personal, a celebration where every moment would feel true to who they are. With the ocean stretching endlessly behind them, the ceremony embraced the natural beauty of the Gold Coast: soft sunlight filtering through the palms, the gentle sound of waves rolling onto the shore, and a quiet intimacy that let their joy shine. It was a day full of laughter, heartfelt exchanges, and small moments of magic that captured their life together – playful, warm, and deeply connected.
Wedding Planner & Stylist: The Events Lounge
Venue: Rick Shores
Photographer: Holly Blanshard & Faith Bulgin
Celebrant: Create with Shelby
Content Creator: Creative Haus
Hair Stylist: Belinda Jeffrey and Joelene Boothe / La Boutique Hair
Make Up Artist: Bianca Brown and Satya Schmitz
Celebrant: Celebrant Lady Love & close friend Michael Corcoran
Florist: Nikau Flora
Entertainment: Lily Budiasa
Stationary & Signage: Signed by Shaun
Styling Hire: Social Event Hire, Table for Louis, Candles by Jessica, Table Art Event Hire, Simply Seated
The reception followed with an understated elegance, echoing the coastal surroundings and creating a space where friends and family could relax, celebrate, and soak up the magic of the day. As the couple’s wedding planners and stylists, our role was to support their vision, ensuring the setting complemented their story while letting Steph and Jack’s personalities take center stage.
Steph and Jack’s wedding reminded us why it’s always the people that make a celebration truly unforgettable. From their genuine warmth to their kindness and infectious joy, they were an absolute delight to work with. Every moment – from quiet exchanges by the sea to laughter shared with family and friends – reflected their generosity of spirit and the love they share.
We absolutely adore this couple and feel so privileged to have been part of their day. Their wedding was more than a beautiful event; it was a heartfelt celebration of two people whose connection, joy, and authenticity made every detail shine. Couples like Steph and Jack are what make weddings so meaningful, and their day will stay with us – and everyone who attended – for a lifetime.
“Rachael and her amazing team at The Events Lounge made our wedding the best day EVER.”
“I’d heard such great things about The Events Lounge through friends, and from the very first chat, Rachael just got it – she is the kind of person you instantly trust. She’s warm, calm, incredibly organised and somehow always five steps ahead. If you’re thinking of working with The Events Lounge, this is your sign from the universe to do it. You will feel so supported, and your day will be magic.”