Just between us? Autumn might be our favourite wedding season at Potters.

While summer gets all the glory and winter has its cosy charm, there’s something about autumn that transforms our gardens into something truly magical that no styling budget could ever recreate.

If you’ve never wandered through our gardens in autumn, you’re in for a treat. March keeps things lush and green, but by April, the first hints of gold start appearing, it’s like watching nature’s own wedding decor slowly revealing itself.

Come May, our maple trees put on a show that stops visitors in their tracks – a perfect backdrop of warm reds, oranges and golds. The wisteria courtyard becomes something else entirely, shifting from summery green to a golden canopy that seems like we designed it specifically for wedding photos.

The best bit? All this natural beauty means your styling budget can go further. Nature’s doing half the decorating for you!

There’s a reason photographers get that excited look when you mention “autumn wedding.” That gentle cloud cover works like a natural softbox, giving you flattering light without harsh shadows or squinty sun eyes. And with daylight savings finished, you’re not hanging around for ages waiting for sunset photos – which means more time celebrating with your guests and less time posing.

We’ve thought about the practical stuff too. Our brick-paved paths connect all the photo spots, so you can hit every gorgeous autumn backdrop without trudging through soggy leaves (unless that’s exactly the photo you’re after – we get it!).

Each of our three ceremony spaces takes on a special quality in autumn.

Our Wisteria courtyard comes alive this time of year. Picture exchanging vows under that golden canopy, then wandering through to the gazebo garden where those maple trees frame your group photos in warm, rich colours. It’s the kind of backdrop that will make your guests reach for their phones before the photographer even asks.

Even our indoor options get that special autumn glow – softer light streaming through our Chapel windows creates a warmth that feels both elegant and intimate.

Let’s be honest – there’s something about autumn that calls for comfort food. Warm canapés just make sense as the temperatures cool and those creamy, indulgent desserts feel perfectly timed rather than too heavy like they might in summer.

And don’t forget the flowers! Autumn gives you permission to play with those rich, warm colours – deep reds, burnt oranges, and golden yellows that perfectly mirror what’s happening outside. Many couples tell us their autumn arrangements felt more special precisely because they captured the season so perfectly.

As evening falls earlier, there’s something wonderfully intimate about gathering everyone you love in our warm, beautifully lit spaces. That earlier sunset means more time for twinkling lights, flickering candles, and the kind of atmosphere where people actually connect rather than wilt in summer heat or shiver in winter chill.

We’ve lost count of how many couples have told us their autumn wedding hit that sweet spot – comfortable for everyone, dreamy for photos, and naturally beautiful.

While we can’t control Melbourne’s famously unpredictable weather, autumn at Potters gives you breathing room. While it might be a generally milder season (in comparison to our scorching summers and chilly winters!) our team keeps a close eye on forecasts and always has backup plans ready to go. The brick paths mean no muddy shoes, and our indoor spaces feel like destinations rather than compromises.
Whether you’re saying “I do” beneath our golden wisteria or dancing the night away inside while autumn leaves dance beyond the windows, an autumn date could be the perfect option for your special day.

Want to see for yourself why autumn might be Potters’ most magical season? Pop in for a visit and imagine your day surrounded by nature’s warmest colours. We promise you’ll leave with autumn wedding dreams!