March and November are typically the most popular time to get married in Australia. But why? It's actually very obvious, and that's the weather. The least popular months, June and July, are the coldest.
Autumn and spring the time to wed
November (spring) and March (autumn) are the most popular months to get married, each hosting 12% of Australia's yearly marriages. October is also quite popular, hosting 11% followed by April (10%).
June, September, and October are considered the best months for a wedding. June, traditionally, is the most popular month to get married, simply because of the mild weather. With that being said, there's no wrong time to get married to the love of your life (though it does help to have good weather).
I like to think of September as the April of Spring. It has almost all the benefits of April, it's far enough away from summer to not be overly hot, but far enough away from winter to not be cold. Availability in September is almost always bad, so do not wait on this month and get in early or go for a midweek date.
And, in case you're curious, the least popular wedding months are… December, January, and February. Not surprisingly, December, January, and February are at the bottom of the list when it comes to popular wedding months.
Friday the 13th
The unluckiest date of the year has questionable origins. Some historians say it comes from the 13 diners who were present at the last supper, but the famous Babylon's Code of Hammurabi doesn't include a 13th law, which suggests this superstition is as old as 1700 BC.
Hands down, Saturday is the most popular day of the week for weddings. Many people have off from work, and it gives out-of-town guests Friday evening and Saturday morning to travel. It also gives you and your guests Sunday to recover from the festivities before it's back to work or honeymoon time.
When Is Wedding Off-Season? In contrast, winter is considered the off-season for weddings. Only 11% of weddings took place between December and February last year, making it the least popular season to get married. February is the least popular month for weddings, accounting for just 3% of them in 2022.
Typically midweek weddings are the cheapest, with Friday and Sunday being slightly cheaper than Saturday. The time of year also has an impact on the cost of your wedding. November and January weddings a typically the cheapest with Saturdays in July and August being the most expensive.
Number 9 is also a very lucky number, especially for weddings. The number “9” 's pronunciation is the same as the Chinese word “久“ which means “long-lasting”. That's why some people prefer to have their weddings on the 9th, 19th or 29th to hope for an enduring marriage.
An early marriage gives you much more chance to not only work on the relationship but also walk out of it and start afresh in case it fails. It may not be the most pleasant thing to hear but all said and done, there is nothing in the world that can ensure the success of a marriage.
Divorce Month is a Misnomer
While the number of divorce filings does indeed begin to climb during the first month of the year, according to the data they don't peak until March. In reality, there's a simple explanation for this: divorce takes time. It's called the divorce process for a reason.
The third year was found to be the happiest time in a couple's marriage, which the researchers attribute to becoming comfortable within the relationship and starting to plan a family. Couples were also used to sharing finances by their third year together.
While there are countless divorce studies with conflicting statistics, the data points to two periods during a marriage when divorces are most common: years 1 – 2 and years 5 – 8. Of those two high-risk periods, there are two years in particular that stand out as the most common years for divorce — years 7 and 8.
March and November are typically the most popular time to get married in Australia. But why? It's actually very obvious, and that's the weather. The least popular months, June and July, are the coldest.
From the mid-1970s until 2018 there was a steady and ongoing increase in the median age of men and women at first marriage. This upward trend halted between 2018 and 2020 but continued again in 2021. In 2021 the median age of men was 30.8 years, and women 29.4 years.
In winter in Australia the average ceremony starts at 3-3.30pm with the sun setting at 5pm. In summer though, the ceremony might start at 4-4.30pm with the sun setting at 7-7.30pm. How do I create a timeline for my wedding day? Easiest way to do this is to speak to your photographer.
Here are the most popular wedding colors:
Navy, White, and Gold. Black and White Combination. Petal Pink, Cornflower Blue & Mauve Purple.
According to this year's study findings, September 23, 2023, is the most common wedding date of 2023.
For men, early was defined as marrying before the age of 26 (29 percent), on time was between the ages of 27 and 30 (38 percent), and late if they married after 30 (33 percent). Results showed that people who married on time or late were least likely to report depressive symptoms in midlife.
Actually late
Arriving 20 to 30 minutes after your ceremony is supposed to start is not fashionably late – if deliberate, it's inconsiderate to your guests, your fiance, and your officiant.
Most couples date two to three years to get to know each other. Something else to consider is talking to a family therapist or marriage counselor before you get married. Even if you don't have problems (which we all do!), it can be helpful if only you and your partner get counseling separately or together.