8 Tips for New Year’s Eve Wedding Inspiration

I love all things being fresh and new, especially when it comes to love! Therefore, imagine starting your year as a brand-new newlywed. So fun! Our New Year’s Eve wedding inspiration is full of shimmer and shine. Plus, there are plenty of lovely ideas as you count down to your nuptials.

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After all of the hubbub of the Christmas season, it’s time to relax while still gathering with family and friends. And a New Year’s Eve wedding is the perfect time to do so!

8 Tips for Planning Your Dream New Year’s Eve Wedding

As the old year fades and a new one begins, the time is for celebration and a fresh start. This makes a NYE wedding an excellent choice for couples who want to begin a new year as a married couple. It’s also the perfect time to add a bit of glamour and sparkle. If that sounds like your dream day, read on!

Here are eight bits of New Year’s Eve wedding inspiration to help you plan.

1. Use glam decor and accents.

Whether you opt for a regal event or give a nod to the Great Gatsby era, go all out with bold, festive decor. Consider metallic tones mixed with bold, rich hues like black or jewel tones. Sequin tablecloths, plenty of candles, and sparkling centerpieces can complete the look.

2. Dress up for the occasion.

On New Year’s Eve, you can dress to the nines, and so can your guests. Be clear on your wedding invitations about the level of attire you expect from your attendees. As a result, the bride can wear sparkling, beaded accents, and the groom can wear a tux or a velvet jacket. Getting married on New Year’s is the perfect excuse to dress up. 

3. Set the tone with your wedding invitation.

If you’re having a black tie affair, clue your guests in with a stunning wedding invitation suite. Include a clock and metallic details if a countdown is part of your event. 

4. Prepare to ring in the new year.

Hand out party hats, noisemakers, and champagne glasses for the big moment. Also, have a countdown clock or another way to let guests know how close it is to midnight throughout the evening.

5. Serve festive food and drinks.

A signature cocktail (or two!) is perfect, and there are lots of New Year’s Eve drinks to choose from. Chat with your caterer about festive foods to serve, from cocktail hour through the after-party. 

6. Splurge on your entertainment

A live band or fab DJ can keep the party going into the night. Additionally, plan a surprise just before midnight, or set up a photo booth with fun props so there’s no downtime at your reception.

7. Keep midnight as a focal point.

As midnight approaches, bring everyone together for the countdown. Share a kiss at twelve, then celebrate with confetti cannons and a celebratory drink.

8. Send home thoughtful favors.

Thoughtful favors, such as mini bottles of champagne, custom noisemakers, or fortune cookies, can keep the New Year going. Little details like these add to the magic of your NYE event.

Take a peek at our New Year’s Eve wedding inspiration!

With some planning and lots of sparkle, your New Year’s Eve wedding can be a magical celebration of love, hope, and new beginnings. As you look at our featured event, notice a few of our favorite things to help you create a night you and your guests will never forget.

• What a lovely NYE wedding invitation suite! The save-the-dates set the tone of an upscale, gala event. So beautiful, and I adore it when couples have quality invitation pieces (take a peek at all of them!).
• I feel that this event is so classic. The colors, the style, the hair, and the makeup. It’s stylish and yet timeless at the same time.
• Sparkle! The sequined gown on the bridesmaid and the sequined tablecloth are so pretty and shiny. The bride’s winter wedding gown also reminds me of snow—I can picture it falling. Gorgeous sparkles abound!
• White orchids?  Yes, please! The florals in this New Year’s Eve wedding shoot are so beautiful.
• The thought of midnight kisses and Hershey’s kisses to accompany them is so cute. What a fun favor idea.
• Can we talk about that tablescape for a moment? It’s so gush-worthy and beautiful with so much attention to detail.

New Year’s Eve Wedding Vendors:

• Planning and Design – Jena Flurer for Chancey Charm, Washington, DC 
• Photography – Amber Kay Photography
• Florist – Southern Blooms
• Venue – Old Metropolitan Hall
• Cakes – Favorite Cakes
• Paper Goods – Monday Morning Press
• Hair – TopKnot Studio
• Makeup – Gohar Makeup
• Bridal Attire – Tiffanys Bridal
• Rentals – Party Perfect
• Model – Kate Jackson

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