Many couples rang in 2012 by saying their “I do’s” in a New Year’s Eve celebration. Sharing such an enchanted evening with your friends and family may have you thinking about planning your wedding date for New Year’s Eve 2013. Rosabelle Manor is the perfect place to hold you New Year’s Eve wedding – with beautiful marble columns and a fabulous interior, you and your guests will celebrate the new year and the beginning of your new life in style and class. Here are some things to keep in mind for your New Year’s Eve/Wedding extravaganza!
Time: Since you and your guests will want to party past midnight, set the ceremony time for 7:00PM or 8:00PM. This will encourage your guests to stay past the New Year countdown and keep them fresh and awake without stretching your event out for endless hours.
Food: As always, the food is one of the most important parts of your reception. Remind your guests to eat early since your ceremony isn’t until 7 or 8. Allow your guests to munch on hot and tasty appetizers through the evening to keep them awake and to offset the alcohol.
Drinks: Everyone enjoys a drink of bubbly on New Year’s Eve, so ensure that you offer champagne as one of your drink choices. Also, provide plenty of nonalcoholic beverages such as water and juice to keep you and your guests hydrated. Coffee is also an excellent choice, since the weather is cool and the party is stretching into the wee hours of the morning. Serve it with dessert or offer a coffee bar.
Dress: You can’t overdo it on New Year’s Eve, so make your wedding a black tie event! Men should wear tuxedos and women full length gowns. Brides and bridesmaids can opt for sequined, beautiful dresses.
Save The Date: People make New Year’s Eve plans many months in advance, requiring you to send your “save the date” earlier than usual. Allot at least three months in advance and use catchy phrases such as “a countdown to the rest of our lives.”
Decorations: Confetti, noisemakers, party hats and balloons will make your reception feel like a New Year’s wonderland. Use the availability of glitter and sequins to your advantage – make unique centerpieces and use snowflakes as hanging décor.
Televisions: Ask your DJ if they can provide a large television or projection screen for the midnight countdown.
