Royal Melbourne Country Club

p the out door views. They have a beautiful window wall that gave us exactly what we were looking for! For November- it was perfect having our cocktail hour both inside by the cozy fireplace and outside on the veranda overlooking the golf course! Another huge plus was that we got ready and had the ceremony and reception all in one place! We were the only wedding that weekend so we were able to have the rehearsal in the same space too! Megan was absolutely amazing to work with and she truly went above and beyond for us! She was so responsive throughout the entire planning process which took all my stress away! (even answering questions and emails off hours/weekends!) The day of went so smoothly because of all the magic she worked behind the scenes! She's also a pro at driving the golf cart to find the best places to capture our photos! We know our fairytale of a day wouldn't have been possible without the dedication of Megan and all the staff! 2 months later and we are still getting compliments from family and friends!

, “how did you find this place?” multiple times! The newly renovated clubhouse is stunning, which is what initially sold us on the venue. It has “wow” factor from the moment you drive onto the property. The ballroom provided the perfect palette to create our vision. The terrace for cocktail hour overlooks the golf course. The room connected to the ballroom was a perfect setting for our photobooth and the ice cream cart we brought in. Megan, the coordinator, is wonderful to work with. We didn’t have a wedding planner and she made sure everything was executed to our expectation. On the day of, she was there to guide us and take us around to all of the pretty locations for pictures. Having great food was one of the most important parts of the wedding to us – and it was something we were anxious about having never previously attended a wedding at the venue. We offered filet, sea bass and risotto options to our guests. The filets were cooked to a perfect medium rare/medium temperature. Fish was really good. There were a few minor issues with the food – one table didn't receive salad dressing – it took multiple people to resolve the issue due to language barriers of the wait staff. A few of the people we’d noted had food sensitivities didn’t receive their adjusted meals. I wished we could’ve offered a chicken option – but will note that they are rigid on only letting you select 3 entrees and 1 must be vegetarian (or, if you don’t offer it and someone needs a vegetarian meal, you’ll be charged a per person price for every single guest, as we were told they’d have to bring in an entirely separate chef to be able to offer a 4th option.) Overall though, the food is solid. We toured many venues before deciding on RMCC– the one piece of feedback we do have – is they are less flexible than other venues. When we asked for certain things other places, the response always seemed to be “we could do that for you.” Unfortunately, RMCC was more rigid and we were met with “no” more than we would’ve liked. First, we wanted to offer Aperol Spritzes but were told it’s difficult to get the supplies for them. As you likely know, this is a popular drink and these supplies are readily available at local distributors. Secondly, we wanted to offer a certain beer as one of our “signature drinks”. We were met with the same reaction, even when we confirmed that Binny’s could provide a keg of this beer. It was a violation of the liquor license to bring it in ourselves, so we had to let it go. Secondly, the bar packages didn’t include the bride's dad’s favorite drink - Johnny Walker. The solution was they’d keep a bottle behind the bar - but charge him $15 per drink. From an experiential standpoint, when you’re already spending a lot of money at the venue, this seems like something they'd throw in. Lastly, the groomsmen went to RMCC to take their “getting ready” pictures. RMCC was strict on no photos on the golf course, which was the main reason they went to take pictures there. We understand safety precautions - but, per our photo/video vendors, this was a level of strictness they don’t often encounter other places. All in all, it was a magical event and we’d highly recommend RMCC. There are just a few small customer experience adjustments that could take it from great to exceptional.

oring quite a few other possible options -- RMCC stood out not only for the value, but because the staff truly seemed vested in our wedding from the start. Megan, Michelle, Francisco, Karen and the entire staff have made the year-long planning process such a smooth experience. Their professionalism, event experience and dedication to assuring our wedding went off without a hitch was truly remarkable. As I am sure is the case with all weddings, there are always lots of last-minute details and changes that can cause anyone to get stressed -- but that did not happen. Megan was super responsive and on top of all the details -- including a last-minute mix-up in meal counts! They were very accommodating to our vendors, allowing them access to the room early in the day and even for a site check a few weeks before the wedding. Our guests raved at how beautiful the venue was and that the dinner service and food were top-notch! Thank you Megan and the entire staff at RMCC -- our wedding was a huge success thanks in large part to your outstanding service! We wish you continued success!!!

ace for our 140 guest wedding and didn't need to hire a day-of coordinator since the venue provides one for you. They have a gorgeous outside for pictures and you're the only wedding there for the day so it feels super private. Only complaint is that the ceremony location is a little cramped and our guests were in direct sunlight.

the day of coordinator, was absolutely wonderful to work with throughout the entire wedding process. Communication was always open and clear with the venue. My questions were always answered in a timely manner and as we got closer to the wedding Megan helped work with us to make sure everything was perfect the day of the wedding. I didn't stress one bit during the entire wedding weekend and got to enjoy every moment of it. I cannot thank Megan enough for all of her help with everything she and the staff really go above and beyond from the day you book the venue. From the very first day we toured the venue, we knew it was the one. I loved that we were the only wedding there. It just made the day so much more special. Not only is the venue beautiful, but the food is DELICIOUS. We still continue to get compliments on the food a month after our wedding. It was probably the best food and service we have experienced at a wedding in a long time. A variety of food and drink options that please a wide variety of guests. We just got our wedding pictures back and they are just amazing. So many great spots to take pictures at the venue whether you do a first look or not. The spot where the ceremony is located is intimate and I loved that it was off the golf course and had a great backdrop for pictures. Do not pass up on having your wedding at the Royal Melbourne. Our wedding day was so special and I truly thank the entire RM staff for ensuring this. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! AMAZING!!