Behind the Scenes: How We Keep Your Leonards Hill Wedding Perfect (No Matter What the Weather Does)

Leonards Hill Estate
3 days ago
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Your wedding day at Leonards Hill Estate should be perfect, and Daylesford's changeable weather shouldn't get in the way. That's why we keep a close eye on the forecast for 48 hours before your big day. Here's how we make sure your celebration under our iconic Grand Tree or in our beautiful Pavilion goes off without a hitch, rain or shine.

A white marquee with cocktail tables, stools, wine barrels, with umbrellas and stools at a countryside venue. — A summer's day at our Pavilion.

48 Hours Before: We Start Watching

Two days before your wedding, we're already checking the weather for our estate. We look at a few different weather sources and see what's expected for Daylesford and our little corner of the countryside.

We check the standard forecasts and have a look at what the weather's been like around this time of year before. This helps us get a feel for what might be coming your way.

Once we have an idea of what to expect, we let everyone know. Your photographer, caterer, florist, and our venue team all get the heads-up so they can start planning—whether you're having your ceremony under the Grand Tree or celebrating in our Pavilion (marquee).

36 Hours Before: Making Backup Plans

A day and a half out, we chat with all your vendors about what we'll do if the weather changes. It's all about having options ready.

We talk with your photographer about the best photo spots if it gets cloudy—maybe switching from the tree canopy to other beautiful areas around the estate. We make sure your caterer knows how to keep everything perfect, and your florist has plans to protect those gorgeous arrangements.

We also get our backup gear ready—extra heaters if those country evenings turn chilly, fans for hot summer days, and covers to protect the important stuff. Our Pavilion already gives you shelter, but we make sure we have everything needed to keep you comfortable. Better to be prepared than sorry!

24 Hours Before: Making the Call

One day out, we make the important decisions. We're watching the forecasts closely to see when any weather changes might happen—like whether an afternoon shower will come during your ceremony or clear up in time for photos.

We keep everyone in the loop with simple updates. No complicated weather talk—just clear info about what to expect and what we're doing about it.

If we need to adjust the heating or cooling in our pavilion or move things around outside, this is when it happens. We handle all this quietly so you don't need to worry—you can just focus on enjoying your special day.

12 Hours Before: Keeping Close Watch

In the final 12 hours, we're checking the weather regularly. This helps us fine-tune everything and make sure we're ready for whatever comes.

All your vendors are making their final adjustments—your photographer knows about any lighting changes (especially important for those magical shots under the tree), your caterer adjusts their setup, and your florist makes any last tweaks. You won't even notice this happening.

6 Hours Before: Final Touches

Six hours out, we're doing hourly weather checks and making small adjustments to keep everything perfect across our four-acre property.

We're getting heaters ready if the evening's looking cool, setting up fans if it's warming up, and checking all our backup systems. Everything fits in beautifully with our country style.

Your photographer gets updates about lighting around the Grand Tree and other spots across the estate, so your photos will be stunning whatever the weather brings.

1 Hour Before: All Set

In the final hour, we make sure everyone knows what they're doing and all our preparations are ready for your Leonards Hill celebration.

Even during your wedding, we keep an eye on things. If the weather does something unexpected, we're ready to handle it without interrupting your relaxed celebration with your favourite people.

We do quick checks on everything, make sure our backup gear is working, and confirm everyone's ready. Your special day at Leonards Hill Estate will be perfect.

How We Stay Ahead

We use good weather monitoring tools that give us more accurate info than basic weather apps. This is really helpful in the Daylesford area where the weather can change quickly.

After every wedding, we look at how things went and think about ways to make our weather planning even better for future couples.

Ready to stop worrying about the weather at Leonards Hill Estate?

Contact us today to see how we handle weather planning and discover how we make sure your perfect day stays perfect, whether you're saying "I do" under our iconic Grand Tree or celebrating in our beautiful pavilion. We've helped hundreds of couples have amazing weddings in the Daylesford countryside—let us do the same for you.

Our relaxed approach to weather planning means you can focus on what matters most: celebrating your love story in our stunning country setting, just a short drive from Melbourne.

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