Yes ‘four seasons in one day’ sounds cliche, but anyone who lives in Melbourne knows it’s true. On any given day, in Summer, Autumn, Winter or Spring, Melbourne can go from sunshine to hail in just a matter of minutes.

Deciding to bring a jacket or keep an umbrella in your bag is a way to safeguard against our unpredictable weather on an average Melbourne day, but your wedding day isn’t an average!

At Potters Receptions, we’ve hosted hundreds of weddings through scorching summer heatwaves, surprise spring downpours, and those autumn days when the weather simply can’t make up its mind. Here’s our guide to creating a weather-proof wedding day that remains magical regardless of what Mother Nature decides to throw your way.

One piece of wedding wisdom we share with every couple when touring venues – fall in love with the wet weather contingency spaces just as much as the sunshine-perfect spots. At Potters, we’ve designed our spaces specifically so that your “backup plan” feels like anything but a compromise.

Many couples who initially had their hearts set on our garden spaces have ended up delighted with their chapel ceremonies, often telling us afterwards that the indoor setting created an intimacy and focus they hadn’t anticipated. The right Melbourne wedding venue means your plan B feels just as special as plan A.

While we haven’t quite mastered weather manipulation (we’re working on it!), the Potters team prides itself on handling everything else with precision and care. Our experienced coordinators keep a watchful eye on weather forecasts in the week leading up to your wedding, preparing multiple scenarios so we can pivot seamlessly if needed.
This might mean:

• Setting up both indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces until the last possible moment
• Having umbrellas at the ready for wedding party photos
• Adjusting timing slightly to work around predicted showers
• Creating beautiful indoor photo opportunities that rival our outdoor settings.

Our chapel isn’t just a wet-weather alternative – it’s a sought-after ceremony space in its own right. With its pitched roof, arched windows, and white-washed walls, the chapel creates a timeless setting for exchanging vows.

The chapel maintains a comfortable temperature year-round, provides excellent acoustics for your ceremony, and offers stunning photo opportunities with its classic architecture and streaming natural light. It comfortably accommodates your guests while maintaining an intimate atmosphere.

Our main building houses two exceptional reception spaces that work together to create a seamless indoor experience. The pre-function area welcomes guests for mingling and canapés, while our spacious main reception room accommodates up to 220 guests for dining and dancing.

These spaces aren’t compromises – they’re designed to be transformed according to your vision. Our experienced wedding coordinators excel at bringing your dream reception to life, whether that vision originally included outdoor elements or was always destined for our elegant indoor settings.

We can’t promise perfect weather (no one in Melbourne could keep that promise with a straight face!), but we can promise that your wedding will be beautiful, meaningful, and memorable – rain, shine, or typical Melbourne indecision.

Ready to plan your weather-proof wedding? Contact our team to discuss how Potters Receptions can help you create a magical day, whatever the Melbourne skies may bring.