New Years Eve Wedding??

Question

I really like the idea of a New Years Eve Wedding. What do others think?

I am nervous that some people won't come. b/c they might have other plans. However, if we send Save the Date cards, than perhaps we will be their only plans. I mean, I think attending a wedding on New Years Eve would be fun. You can't beat free food and open bar...hahaha.

What do people think? If you were invited to a New Years Eve Wedding, would you attend. Why or Why Not?

Hey Gerald, I'm not 22. My Fi is not a big drinker (he never drinks more than 2 beers) and all of our families and friends will be there. Are friends are all family oriented people.

So, it will not be a big drunken brawl. You should not make sterotypes.

I like the idea of a new years wedding, b/c it's romantic. You ring in the new year as a very newly wed couple. You and all of your guest kiss their spouses/SO at midnight. It's a the idea of a new beginning (marriage is a new journey in life, with the beginning of a new year/fresh start)

Answer 1

Go ahead and have your wedding when you like but you are right to expect that lots of people will have other plans and won't try to alter them to attend your wedding. Trying to fly in, buy a present and book a room could be terribly expensive for couples as all of those things seem to be at a premium. But it really doesn't matter if that's what you want. I wouldn't attend more than likely because as poptart said I'm finally getting some downtime around then and don't go anywhere unless I have to.

Answer 2

I like the idea. I think it's totally romantic and a great symbol of your relationship.

There are a lot of people who say it's not a good idea for some good reasons (such as the drunk drivers that night) but there are ways to accommodate those problems. If the drunk drivers that night are a concern, consider having your wedding in a hotel's conference room so the guests have the option of staying at the hotel that night instead of driving home.

You would definitely want to send your invitations early. Etiquette dictates three months in advance, but for such an occasion I'd send them out between 4-6 months beforehand. Don't be disappointed if people decline your invite, either. They might already have plans even this far in advance that they can't/won't change. Instead, thank them for their RSVP even if it is a no and tell them that you wish they could be there. Also, start looking into reservations now. The closer to New Year's you get, the more you're going to get a "Sorry, we're booked" from places.

Here's my advice on the wedding date: don't let anyone dictate to you what the date can or cannot be. This is YOUR day, not theirs. If they don't like the date, then they can RSVP no if they want. Sucks to be them, because this sounds like one heck of a New Year's party.

On that note, I'd totally go. I think it's a classy way to ring in the new year. That and I don't like parties where people get flat out drunk. I find them boring. At least there's something to be CELEBRATING other than mutual sloshiness with your wedding =D

Answer 3

I think you can do alot with a NYE wedding, and I think it will be very fun and a great way to celebrate NYE, with love,
BUT...I know most brides and grooms say, the gifts are not important, but if you are plating atleast 50$ to 150 $ a HEAD (including food, bar {most places offer 4 hr, for NYE you may need 5-6 hrs depending on the time}, photographer, DJ, Ceremony, Site, favors, etc {and everything will be more expensive NYE)you may find yourself not getting the usual gift, I give 200$. I would have to get a hotel room, finally finish the christmas spending which is for our 4 children and my husband, and other relatives, so our account will be almost depleted, we would definately need a sitter, new dress and suit, be/c a NYE wedding you need a formal look. I would hope to give at least 100$ after all that! Then IMAGINE what it is going to be like for your wedding party? $$$$$.
So I don;t think it would be a good idea financially for others and you two, especially if you are shelling out the dough yourselves

Answer 4

I think it's always a romantic idea.

No matter what date you choose, there will be some that can't & won't come.
But you need to consider that this is a BIG night for A LOT of people. And there are those who don't want to be out on the highways this night, either.

I should think that if you're having a small, intimate wedding, it would be great, but if you're planning on 150 guests, it's not a good idea. And realize, too, all the venues/catering, etc. you chose will be more expensive.

Answer 5

I agree it's totally romantic, if I were sent a save the date card too right I would attend a wedding, the usual New Year parties are either boring as hell or turn out to be drunken brawls in pubs (NOT ME DRINKING LOL...) I'd much rather have a wedding to go to, as you know the reception will be fun and what better way to spend it than to celebrate a marriage.

Answer 6

I went to one New Year's Eve wedding, and I thought it was the greatest thing in the world! Everyone is looking for something good to do on New Year's, and a wedding is better than any house party or some impersonal party you've paid sooo much for and don't really know anyone at, other than your date! All I can tell you is the one I attended was a blast--everyone really seemed to enjoy the heck out of themselves, and I was happy to have GREAT plans for that year! Also, because the church was still decorated for Christmas, it was stunningly beautiful with the poinsettias...

I actually enjoyed that so much, New Year's Eve was our first pick of dates for ouw own wedding, but because we're having a destination wedding, the cost was over-the-top, and we just couldn't justify spending that much extra...so February 23 it is!



GERALD---you're weird...that's how you perceive a party? A drunken orgy with people "feeling up the bride"? The groom puking? You're an odd bird.

Answer 7

I probably would NOT attend. That time of year is too busy and with the man working as a police officer, he does not get that much flexibility over his schedule.

During the holidays we have to juggle both sides of his family and mine. So we are already bouncing around from house to house to try to catch up with everyone while we are in town.

If a friend had a wedding at that time, I would have to decline. If it were a relative, I *might* make a brief appearance in order to see the side of the family that was at the wedding, but then I'd have to scoot out to visit the rest.

When you have a family with little kids and moved from your hometown, it's really hard to fit in a visit with everyone when you are in town. A wedding on a holiday will only complicate matters.

Answer 8

I think it's a great idea and would definitely go if invited. I never go out on New Year's Eve because I dont want to deal with the crowds. I'm sure many of your guests are the same and this would be a wonderful way to celebrate the new year and you're right about celebrating a new life on the new year.

Answer 9

It's never a good idea to have your wedding on a holiday. I wouldn't attend a NYE wedding. Everyone else at work wants that day off so the chances of everyone getting it for your wedding are slim. Also, I don't want to waste one of my holidays traveling to a wedding, especially considering the time of year. The weather can be pretty horrible then. Sorry, but most people aren't as into your wedding as you are, that's just natural. Also, it's going to be hard for you to book a place for NYE, they plan those parties years in advance, which means it's also going to be more expensive.

Answer 10

I think it is an awesome ideal. What better way to celebtate your marriage and the new year all in one. Save the date cards in the next week or two would be a must for a good turn out. I would also make arrangements with a near by hotel for rooms so no one has to drive and most of the time yours will be free. Some hotels even have a shuttle service in some cities. Bonus for free food and a bar!!!!! You could do a celebration theme or even a masked mardi gras theme and make it a big old bash. Your ceremony could still be formal but jazz up the reception for the occassion. Good Luck and have some fun with it!!!!!