Sparkly Wedding Ideas for Your New Year’s Nuptials

What could be better than the glitzy wedding outfits, endless champagne towers, the dreamy midnight kiss, and the dramatic lighting? Imagine flaunting the "new year, new ring" photographs on your Gram! There are many reasons why New Year's Eve and weddings go together. Some couples choose to get married on new year's eve when picking out the perfect wedding date because they want to try something different or sway away from age-old wedding traditions. While many still dream of hosting a gorgeous summer wedding, new year's eve wedding ideas are too good to pass up for couples who like to have fun and like the idea of dancing, partying, and sipping champagne. A new year's eve wedding is probably one of the most popular wedding dates. It's all about midnight kisses, popping champagne, glitter, shine, and wedding exits with sparklers. Since a new year's wedding is both the first and last party of the year, it is the perfect time to go all out with glittery and glamorous wedding ideas, like using metallics and sequins on the reception tables or putting a champagne tower at the reception to go all out. With these NYE wedding ideas, you can start and end the year in style while throwing a big party for the love of your life.
 

What could be bad about a wedding on new year's eve? New year's eve weddings have a lot of benefits and the holiday season has a lot in common with weddings. For example, both mark new beginnings. All the new year's theme wedding ideas are about celebrating the couple who loves leaving their wedding with fireworks and making toast with champagne flowing. There are many reasons to get married on new year's eve, from the glitz and glamor of wedding decorations to the chance to be surrounded by the people you love the most. Also, the date pretty much begs you to throw the best party of your life. It's time to let loose at your wedding party and take it to the next level. There are many reasons why new year's eve weddings are special and maybe the best time to say "I do."

But it's not easy to plan a wedding for new year's eve. Since your wedding guests are giving up a big night to celebrate you and your future spouse, they will naturally have high expectations for the event. You don't want to disappoint them, and the best way to avoid that is to make your theme fit with the holiday. If you have NYE fun at your wedding party, they wouldn't mind missing their parties! If you are going to host a December 31st wedding, you will need some incredible wedding ideas for how to make the most of the day. For instance, when you are thinking about entertainment, think about party games and lots of props. As your guests dance from one year to the next, treat them with an amazing wedding menu and a groundbreaking wedding playlist to keep them energized and excited. Here are some great ideas for a wedding on new year's eve that will get everyone in the mood to party. 

New Year-themed Wedding Ideas To Steal The Show:

The dreamy midnight kiss

Yes, it's a wedding tradition, but we are still surprised by how many couples choose not to kiss at the stroke of midnight. Drop everything, in our opinion, and pucker up. The more superstitious among us believe that sharing a kiss to start the year off will bring more love in the following 12 months. After all, you want to begin the year strong by spending time with your closest friends and family members. Don't be afraid to prepare for this memorable occasion. Consider the location of your midnight kiss beforehand in order to make it even more special.

Clock-themed wedding stationery 

You can start creating your wedding stationery once you have settled on key details like your wedding location and the precise times for your ceremony and reception. To honor the holiday, we advise choosing a clock-themed wedding stationery design.

Create a playlist to dance to "Auld Lang Syne"

Although it is dated, it is the song that is played globally at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve. Why not make everyone sing along and dance to it? Put this on your NYE wedding playlist and just take in the moment while dancing holding each other's arms. This can be the perfect first dance song for your new year's wedding!

Bold and shimmering wedding gown wedding gown 

While planning your wedding wardrobe for your NYE wedding, make sure to steal all the thunder by wearing a metallic or shimmering wedding dress. Synonymous with glitz and glam, a shiny NYE wedding party can be completed with a glittering NYE wedding dress. A blinged-out or gold wedding dress will elevate your bridal ensemble to the next level. Your New Year's Eve wedding is the perfect opportunity to indulge in a little extravagance. Couples who are hosting an NYE wedding should not shy away from incorporating shiny wedding details totally look the part when it comes to their attire. Brides who do not like a sequin or embellished wedding dress can also opt for a super-chic satin wedding gown that will make them look as though they have just stepped off a Hollywood red carpet! Accessorizing a simple satin wedding dress with intricate beading, tulle, or other embellishing details can also give an over-the-top wow factor. 

Creative cuisines for the reception menu

Calling all intrepid diners! Pick something that you have never tried before, whether it's an Indian curry, a soufflé, or a leg of lamb, and have fun by creating your own, personalized wedding menu. Here, learning to enjoy eating something new together is just as important as enjoying a delicious meal. Think about the dishes you have always wanted to try but haven't. Alternatively, dishes you have always wanted to learn to prepare but haven't. If your experiment is successful, you will also have a new go-to dish for the entire year.

Metallic bridesmaid dresses 

For an unforgettable session of NYE wedding photos, don't forget to embrace the glitter and glam that New Year's Eve has in store for you. Start embracing the glittery details by incorporating sparkling bridesmaid dresses or metallic jumpsuits as your bridal party outfit ideas. One of our favorite wedding ideas is when the gorgeous gang of bridesmaids sparkles and shines in long metallic dresses. Since dark and dramatic wintry wedding colors are nothing new in winter weddings, incorporating sequined and beaded bridesmaid dresses in dark colors will create a unique and modern bridesmaids look. To make a statement for your NYE wedding reception, incorporate glittering bridesmaid dresses with an assortment of different colors and styles like long sleeves, spaghetti straps, short lengths, and floor lengths.

Golden wedding shoes 

Put on a pair of sparkly wedding shoes to finish off your ensemble. Capturing the magic of winter white weddings is an ethereal experience. But an all-white wardrobe can be boring for an exclusive New Year’s wedding. Hence, wearing sparkly wedding shoes is a practical must-have and a great addition to add a splash of color to the wedding whites with New Year's Eve wedding colors. You can complete your special NYE bridal look with a shiny pair of bridal shoes, or rock a pair of blinged-out Converse or boots if you are not comfortable in pointed heels. There is a wide range of customizable fabulous stilettos and comfortable sneakers for you to choose from, which can make sure that you add a touch of sparkle to your wedding footwear with glitter or rhinestones.

Beaded bridal hair accessories

Beaded bridal hair accessories are also a great addition to your special NYE bridal hairdo. Crystal or beaded barrettes, combs, and clips can add some sparkle to your already pretty bridal look, especially if you are planning to wear a veil or leave your hair down.

Clock-themed wedding altar 

Everyone must be keeping an eye on the time because it is New Year's Eve. Use a massive clock as the backdrop for your wedding altar to ensure that everyone's attention is on you during the ceremony and not their watches.

Plan for a time capsule

You have probably heard of time capsules, which are collections of significant items from a particular period of your life sealed in a tin or box and buried for future discovery. Create a time capsule with your partner to remember all the special moments you have shared this year on New Year's Eve. Time capsule ideas for weddings can really stimulate your memory and your thoughts about the relationship as you would spend a lot of time together in the future. This way you will have the chance to cherish and save the most priceless memories. Why not make this the year to begin the custom?

Chandelier wedding decor

Since the theme of a New Year's Eve wedding is elegance and extravagance, we advise switching out your standard lighting fixtures for opulent chandeliers. Chandeliers can make any occasion a bit more luxe and festive.

Black groom tuxedo 

While we talked about bridal attire all the time, an NYE wedding also calls for special attention to the groom! A classic black tuxedo can be the perfect groom attire for a chic wedding as it will add to the drama and accentuate black tie wedding details. A classic black groom tuxedo is very debonair and spot-on for anyone hosting or attending a wedding on New Year's Eve. Consider adding colorful bow ties or pocket squares or boutonnieres in flexible wedding color palettes to add to the drama and sparkle.

Make a tradition

Life can be hectic, and there are times when spending time with your partner is all you really want. One New Year's Eve tradition for couples that you can both look forward to each year is planning a trip, even if it's just for one night. It doesn't have to be big or fancy; it can be as straightforward as booking a room on Airbnb for one night in a nearby town. The main goal is to simply get away and spend time together as you say goodbye to one year and hello to the next.

Themed wedding cake

Whether you are hosting a Hygge wedding with cozy and comfortable wedding details or an uber-sophisticated ballroom wedding with glittery details, your wedding on the last day of the year should definitely have sumptuous New Year wedding cakes. The world is your oyster when you are hosting your wedding during the holiday season. Dress up your winter wedding cake in celebratory metallic shades, or bring in multiple small wedding cakes as your favorite Halloween wedding details on NYE. A dramatic wedding cake in a deep color palette with miniature balloons and confetti shower embellishments can add to the excitement of your wedding decorations. If you are not into black wedding cakes, you can also opt for an art deco wedding cake to match your glamorous wedding theme. 

Cocktail style catering 

For your New Year's Eve wedding menu, skip the formal plated dinner and choose cocktail-style catering so that your guests can mingle while they chow down on canapés, sliders, and bite-sized versions of their favorite foods. You can also choose champagne or sparkling wine as your signature wedding drink. For something a little fancier, we advise adding a festive champagne-based wedding cocktail to your menu.

Bling props 

Get everyone in the mood to celebrate by giving out party hats and whistles at your wedding reception on New Year's Eve! Noisemakers, party hats, tiaras and flower crowns, customized novelty glasses, and other fun props can be a great addition to your wedding party as well as these props can double up as New Year's wedding favor ideas. You can display these party favors throughout your reception, or bring them out as surprise elements before midnight as a surprise for your guest. If you are styling a vintage-themed wedding, then you can add the good old alarm clocks as your New Year's Eve wedding centerpiece ideas. Polaroid guest books are also fun and personalized additions to your wedding reception.

Together, reflect and make future plans

Mark the occasion by outlining your objectives, both personal and shared, and coming up with practical ways to hold one another accountable. The night before a brand-new year is an ideal time to do this. Create a mood board during wedding planning with your partner to take it a step further. Make it an annual tradition to go back to. Nothing is more romantic than working together as a team to achieve a common goal.

Planning your winter festive wedding with holiday-themed details can be the perfect excuse for you to take your party to the next level. From New Year's Eve wedding cake ideas for your reception and dress suggestions to wedding stationery designs and New Year’s wedding favors, the above details and tips can put everyone into a festive party spirit for your gorgeous union. NYE weddings are all about sparkle and pizzazz when you are ringing in a fresh new start with the love of your life by your side. An NYE soirée is a holiday event that will likely be entirely embraced by most of your wedding guests. So go on and host a fantastic NYE wedding party that will be remembered for years to come and give your loved ones something to look forward to with utmost eagerness.