Plan your Perth wedding around the Noongar Seasons

Kat Wray
Jun 21, 2021
2 min read

Updated: Oct 28

What do you look for when you lock in your wedding date? Is it a special date to you? Are you hoping for warm/cold/inbetween weather? Is there something particular you want to wear? Is there a particular appearance in nature that you want, like autumn leaves or fully grown grape vines?

Whilst we might traditionally look at the four (English) seasons (Summer, Autumn, Winter & Spring) for our Perth wedding seasons, the Noongar seasonal calendar has a far more detailed insight into the weather patterns of the south west of Australia. The Noongar Seasons includes six seasons that are specific to our region and are a great guide to choosing the right season for your ideal celebration.

for the most accurate perth wedding seasons, Let's take a look at the six noongar seasons

BIRAK

First Summer (December + January)

Rains begin to ease

Easterly winds in the morning

Afternoon sea breezes

Perfect for: Warmer evenings, no jackets, late ceremonies, epic sunsets.

A bride and groom in the hot summer sunset on a Perth Hills property — *A Birak wedding in the Perth Hills*

A bride and groom embrace each other by the Perth ocean at sunset, the brides dress blows in the wind — *A Birak wedding by the ocean*

BUNURU

Second Summer (February + March)

Hottest time of year

Little to no rain

Hot easterly winds

Cooling sea breezes

Perfect for: Shady places, beach ceremonies, outdoor ceremonies, late ceremonies, light clothing.

A bridea and groom embrace by the Fremantle ocean with the sun setting on them — *A Bunuru wedding by the Fremantle ocean*

DJERAN

Autumn (April + May)

Hot weather starts to break

Cooler nights, potentially damp

Red flowers are prominent

Perfect for: Autumn leaves, awesome jackets, cool nights, day time ceremonies.

A couple laugh together under Autumn coloured leaves in the Perth Hills — *A Djeran wedding ceremony in the Perth Hills*

A couple walk among apple trees on a cider farm in the Perth Hills — *A Djeran wedding ceremony at Core Cider House*

MAKURU

Winter (June + July)

The coldest and wettest time of year

More frequent gales and storms

Blue and purple flowers are prominent

Perfect for: Fireplace or bonfires, indoor ceremonies, morning ceremonies, long sleeves and statement. jackets.

A bride and groom walk through the Perth bush — *A Makuru elopement in the Perth Hills*

A bride and groom stand in the winter sunset in a lit up field in Perth — *A Makuru wedding ceremony in Perth*

DJILBA

First Spring (August + September)

A mix of wet and dry days

Cool nights and warm days begin to frequent

Mass of wildflowers start to appear

Perfect for: Indoor or undercover ceremonies, bush ceremonies.

A bride and groom dance together in the south west bush during their wedding portraits just before it rained — *A Djilba wedding in the south west just before it rained*

A couple embrace at Anderson Point in the Perth Hills on their wedding day during Djilba season — *A Djilba wedding in the Perth Hills*

KAMBARANG

Transitional Season (October + November)

Longer dry periods + warmer weather

Wildflower season, especially yellow flowers

Perfect for: Undercover ceremonies in nature, Swan Valley weddings (grapevines are lush and green).

A bride and groom kiss amongst the vines in the Swan Valley on their wedding day — *A Kambarang wedding in the Swan Valley*

A bride and groom stand in front of a flowering bougainvillea plant in the Noongar season of Kambarang (October)

Want help figuring out the perfect season for you as a couple? Or working out the best venue for the date you've already chosen? I love helping couples!! Let's chat :)