Planning Your Victoria Wedding: A Season-by-Season Guide

Your wedding day is one of the biggest days of your life, and in Victoria, each season brings its own personality. Whether you're dreaming of spring blooms or cosy winter nights, understanding what each season offers will help you choose the right venue and plan accordingly.

Our beautiful Grand Tree ceremony space, with shade.

Spring Weddings (September-November)

The Reality: Spring in Victoria is absolutely gorgeous – think blooming gardens, fresh green leaves, and comfortable 15-20°C days. It's perfect weather for mixing indoor and outdoor elements in your celebration.

The Challenge: Spring weather can be unpredictable. One minute it's sunny, the next you might have a sudden downpour or gusty winds.

What to Look For: When you're touring venues, ask about covered areas and backup plans. The best venues have thought this through and can show you exactly how they'll keep your day running smoothly, whatever the weather throws at you.

Summer Weddings (December-February)

The Reality: Summer is wedding season for good reason – long days, warm weather, and that classic Australian summer vibe. You'll have plenty of daylight for photos and celebrations.

The Challenge: Victorian summers can get seriously hot (we're talking 35°C+), and fire restrictions can limit some outdoor plans.

What to Look For: Smart venues schedule ceremonies for early morning or late afternoon to beat the heat. Look for proper air conditioning, shaded areas where guests can escape the sun, and cooling stations. If you're considering a rural venue, make sure they have solid fire safety plans.

Autumn Weddings (March-May)

The Reality: Many couples say autumn is Victoria's secret weapon – stunning golden colours everywhere, reliable weather, and those perfect mild days with crisp evenings.

The Challenge: Days get shorter, so you'll need to start ceremonies earlier if you want that beautiful natural light for photos.

What to Look For: The right venue will help you time everything perfectly and might even have heating options for when the sun goes down. Autumn venues should showcase those amazing seasonal colours naturally.

Winter Weddings (June-August)

The Reality:

Winter weddings can be incredibly romantic and intimate. Plus, venues are more available and often more affordable.

The Challenge:

It's cold (often below 10°C) and wet, so you'll definitely need indoor spaces that feel warm and welcoming.

What to Look For:

Proper heating is non-negotiable. Great winter venues also offer things like hot drinks on arrival and are flexible with timing if weather causes delays. Look for venues that embrace winter's cosy atmosphere rather than fighting it.

Questions to Ask Any Venue

No matter which season you choose, here are the essentials your venue should handle:

• Climate control that actually works (heating and cooling)

• Flexible spaces that work both indoors and out

• Clear backup plans they can walk you through

• Experience with Victoria's weather patterns

Don't be shy about asking to see their backup setups or weather contingency plans. A venue that's been around knows exactly what Victoria can throw at a wedding.

Making Your Season Work for You

Here's the thing – every season in Victoria has something special to offer:

• Spring: Those Instagram-worthy garden shots happen naturally

• Summer: Long celebrations that go well into the evening

• Autumn: Colours so beautiful you'll need minimal decorations

• Winter: Intimate celebrations that feel like a warm hug

The key is working with a venue team that gets excited about your chosen season instead of just tolerating it.

Experience Matters

When you're choosing your venue, look for teams that have been doing this for years. They should be able to tell you stories about how they've handled everything from surprise storms to extreme heat waves. This experience makes all the difference between a stressful day and a celebration you'll remember for all the right reasons.

Smart Questions for Your Venue Visits:

• Spring: "Show me your covered areas and tell me about your worst-weather backup plan."

• Summer: "How do you keep guests comfortable on really hot days?"

• Autumn: "How do you handle earlier ceremony times and evening temperatures?"

• Winter: "What's your heating like, and how flexible are you with weather delays?"

Ready to Visit Us?

At Leonards Hill Estate, we've been hosting weddings through every kind of Victorian weather you can imagine. We love showing couples how each season brings its own magic to our venue.

Come and see for yourself:

• Book a tour and we'll show you our seasonal setups

• Chat with our team about your specific season and vision

Get in touch and let's start planning your perfect day. We're here to make sure your wedding is beautiful, comfortable, and stress-free – whatever the weather decides to do.