St Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular days of the year for proposals. If you got engaged on 14 February, congratulations! It’s romantic, memorable and the perfect beginning to your wedding story.
Now what?
If you’re planning a wedding in Adelaide or South Australia, here’s a practical timeline to help you move from “We’re engaged!” to “We’re married.”
1. Book your Adelaide wedding venue (and catering)
Wedding venues in Adelaide and its surroundings book out quickly, especially for spring and autumn. Secure your venue 12 – 18 months in advance for peak dates. Once your venue is locked in, catering usually follows, either in-house or external.
Your venue sets the tone. Beach ceremony, winery in the Adelaide Hills, garden celebration, city reception. Choose the atmosphere that feels like you.
2. Book your Marriage Celebrant
Your ceremony is the heart of your wedding day. Before booking your celebrant, think about:
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Intimate or grand ceremony
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Elopement or large guest list
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Bilingual ceremony for multicultural families
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Personalised storytelling or simple legal format
As a marriage celebrant in Adelaide, I recommend booking 9 – 12 months in advance, particularly for Saturdays. Remember, you must lodge your Notice of Intended Marriage at least one month before your wedding date.
3. Secure your photographer
Great Adelaide wedding photographers are often booked 12 – 18 months ahead. Once your date and venue are confirmed, move quickly.
4. Look into musicians or DJs
Live acoustic for the ceremony? A string quartet? A DJ who keeps the dance floor alive? Entertainment shapes the mood of your celebration, so research and book early.
5. Start dress and suit shopping
Most couples begin shopping 8 – 12 months before the wedding, allowing time for fittings and alterations.
Simple Planning Timeline
0 – 1 month after engagement
Celebrate. Announce. Research Adelaide venues.
1 – 3 months
Secure venue, celebrant and photographer.
3 – 6 months
Book entertainment and key suppliers.
If you got engaged on St Valentine’s Day and you’re planning a wedding in Adelaide, I’d love to help you create a ceremony that feels deeply personal, warm and unforgettable. I can also recommend top-notch wedding vendors, from photographers to makeup artists, DJs and everything in between.
It’s about love. And it always has been.
Much love,
Andrés ❤️
Your Adelaide Celebrant