The pros and cons of getting married at different times around Melbourne:
January
Pros:
Summer in full swing
Dry and low chance of rain
Great for outdoor ceremonies without a backup plan
Cons:
This is peak holiday period so guest may need to change holiday plans
February
Pros:
Great for outdoor photo shoots (just bring plenty of water)
School is back, so holidays are over already
Cons:
Very Hot weather
March
Pros:
Late march has the heat subsiding and also is pretty dry
Cons:
Still hot early March and still peak season prices
April
Pros:
Sunny days, daylight savings is over and a lot of venues have their off season pricing
Cons:
Gets dark earlier, so friday weddings are less popular but sunday early weddings work well
May
Pros:
Great for woollen suits and layered dresses
Perfect for industrial/warehouse weddings
Cons:
Not great if you want outdoor photos or reception
June-July
Pros:
Great pricing from reception centres!
Perfect for European summer honeymoons
Good time for surprise Engagement-party-weddings
Cons:
Usually wet and cold
August
Pros:
Global warming is making August a better option as it’s getting drier and hotter every year
Sunset is coming back for photos
Pricing is still off-season for venues
Cons:
Still usually raining so definitely need a wet weather option
September
Pros:
Still pretty windy, but heating up slowly and outside of the summer scheduling craziness
Cons:
Still in limbo weather-wise, pricing starting to come up from venues
October- November
Pros:
Spring weddings!
Cons:
Unpredictable weather still, so still need a wet weather option
December
Pros:
Early december is great weather and dry
I personally think that New Years Eve weddings are great if you have family from interstate or overseas as they can work it in with a holiday
Cons:
Late december is crazy with Christmas work functions and school events
After Xmas weddings can also stop holidays for friends (same as january)
Expensive as youre competing with corporate events for the same vendors and venues
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