Steve Mummery
Jan 7, 20204 min
Updated: Sep 24, 2020
I've been inundated with enquires over the holiday break. It seems that it is a very popular time to get engaged. I guess there are more opportunities with family here from interstate and overseas etc. to share the excitement with. I remember my nephew Josh went to elaborate lengths to make a special book that he gave to his girlfriend in front of the family as a Christmas present on Christmas Day. It chronicled their partnership from day one to that very day and on the last page, he asked her to be his wife. Awwwwrrrrrrr how romantic.
So if you have become engaged over the last few weeks, it's time to start looking at wedding dates and if you are, here are some to avoid over the next few years.
If you’re superstitious, you might want to avoid any Friday 13th dates too. There’s nothing to say that getting married on Friday 13th is actually unlucky, but if you’re someone who’s particularly superstitious, here are all the Friday 13th dates within the next three years.
Friday 13th Dates in 2020
Friday 13th March
Friday 13th November
Friday 13th Dates in 2021
Friday 13th August
Friday 13th Dates in 2022
Friday 13th May
Traditionally the AFL Grand Final is held on the last day of September (not to mention the finals series that leads up to that. You don't want to have people watching their phones during your ceremony (and if I catch them, I'll point them out and ask for a score update), or sneaking out of the reception to see what's going on etc. There is also the Australian Open (around Australia Day), the ARL Grand Final (first weekend of October), Of course, this doesn’t mean you can’t hold your wedding during these dates, but it’s worth keeping in mind.
To avoid any family politics, you may want to check your personal diary for milestone birthdays, upcoming weddings of family members or friends, big anniversaries and any other significant days involving your family or close circle of friends.
It’s also worth noting things that are being planned in your local area, or the area you’re planning on getting married in.
Does the town have an annual festival or carnival that might be worth avoiding? If you’re unsure and want to be on the safe side, contact the local council – they should be able to notify you of anything within the local area that is big enough to cause disruption to your wedding plans.
Some couples will aim to hold their wedding on a public holiday, for example, the October long weekend is right in the middle of "wedding season" in Australia, however keep in mind that it is different weekends in different states. Also keep in mind that long weekends can come at a cost, with increased pricing.
Wednesday 1st January - New Year’s Day
Monday 27th January - Australia Day Holiday
Friday 14th February - Valentines Day
Monday 2nd March - Labor Day (WA only)
Wednesday 1st April - April Fools Day
Friday 10th April – Good Friday
Monday 13th April - Easter Monday
Saturday 25th April - Anzac Day
Monday 27th April - Anzac Day Holiday
Sunday 10th May - Mother’s Day
Monday 1st June - WA Day
Wednesday 24th July to Friday 9th August – Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics
Sunday 6th September - Father's Day
Saturday September 26 - AFL Grand Final
Monday 28th September - Queens Birthday (WA only)
Sunday October 4 - NRL Grand Final (twilight game)
Tuesday 3rd November - Melbourne Cup Day (Vic only)
Wednesday 11th November - Remembrance Day (11am)
Friday 25th December - Christmas Day
Saturday 26th December - Boxing Day
Thursday 31st December - New Year’s Eve
Friday 1st January - New Year’s Day
Tuesday 26th January - Australia Day Holiday
Sunday 14th February - Valentines Day
Monday 1st March - Labor Day (WA only)
Thursday 1st April - April Fools Day
Friday 2nd April Good Friday
Monday 5th April - Easter Monday
Sunday 25th April - Anzac Day
Monday 26th April (Anzac Day holiday)
Sunday 9th May - Mother's Day
Monday 7th June - WA Day
Sunday 5th September - Father's Day
Monday 27th September - Queens Birthday
Saturday October 2 (to be confirmed) - AFL Grand Final
Sunday October 10 (to be confirmed) NRL Grand Final (twilight game)
Saturday 23rd October to Saturday 27th November – Rugby League World Cup
Tuesday 2nd November - Melbourne Cup Day
Thursday 11th November - Remembrance Day (11am)
Saturday 25th December - Christmas Day
Sunday 26th December - Boxing Day
Friday 31st December - New Year’s Eve
Saturday 1st January - New Year’s Day
Wednesday 26th January - Australia Day
Friday 4th February to Sunday 20th February – Winter Olympic Games
Friday 4th March to Sunday 13th March – Winter Paralympic Games
Monday 14th February - Valentines Day
Monday 7th March - Labor Day (WA only)
Friday 1st April - April Fools Day
Friday 15th April – Good Friday
Monday 18th April - Easter Monday
Sunday 8th May - Mother's Day
Monday 6th June - WA Day
Wednesday 27th July – Sunday 7th August – Commonwealth Games
Sunday 4th September - Father's Day
Friday 11th November - Remembrance Day (11am)
Sunday 25th December - Christmas Day
Monday 26th December - Boxing Day
Tuesday 27th December (holiday for Christmas Day)
Saturday 31st December - New Year’s Eve
Steve Mummery is a celebrant based in Perth. You can find him online at smcelebrant.com.au or facebook at smcelebrant, Instagram @smcelebrant or you can find lots of wedding inspiration on his Pinterest page @smcelebrant including wedding & engagement rings, dresses, shoes, groom's attire, flowers, arbours, the lot.
Call Steve to chat about your wedding ceremony today on 0418 897 215 or email steve@smcelebrant.com.au