Planning a New Year’s Eve wedding can seem daunting, but don’t let the glitter, noisemakers, and champagne scare you! New Year’s Eve can actually be the perfect night for a low-key, winter wedding.
Pop-up weddings are a casual, romantic way to express your vows and celebrate your marriage without so many formal traditions. A pop-up wedding on New Year’s Eve can be especially exciting, since most of your guests will already be in the mood for a party. To get started planning your pop-up New Year’s Eve wedding with Pop the Knot, try some of these tips.
Pick the Right Venue
For a memorable pop-up wedding, it’s important to find a venue that represents you and your partner. Are you artistic and relaxed? We can help you find a public art gallery, winery or botanical garden with twinkling lights and a beautiful indoor space. If you’re more outgoing and love to be the life of the party, a lively music venue or busting restaurant with event space could be the right spot for you.
No matter what you choose, it’s best to plan ahead — especially for a New Year’s Eve wedding. If you let your guests know about the celebration with as much notice as possible, they’re likely to be excited about spending their holiday with you. You can also pick a venue that’s near other New Year’s Eve festivities, so your guests can head somewhere after your wedding to watch the ball drop.
Plan an After-Party
If you’re planning a pop-up New Year’s Eve wedding, you might choose to end the festivities before midnight. But that doesn’t mean the celebration has to be over! If you and your hubby want to spend more time with your guests, or simply want to ring in the new year before heading home, consider arranging a casual after-party. Pick a nearby bar or public celebration to walk to after your wedding–you can even create adorable invitations to share your plan with your guests! It will be even more special as husband and wife.
Include Fun NYE Traditions
Your pop-up wedding should be a celebration of your love, but that doesn’t mean you can’t incorporate some New Year’s Eve-themed traditions. Depending on how long you plan to stay at your venue, we can help you arrange a special champagne toast at midnight. If you have a DJ, you can also ask him or her to make a few announcements with countdowns to the new year.
Find Elegant Winter Accessories
With the low temperatures and potential snow on the ground, you might feel a lack of inspiration with your wedding decor and accessories. But winter is actually a great season for cozy elegance and eye-catching glitter. Consider wearing some faux fur as a shawl, especially if you want outdoor photos. You can also choose a venue with multiple fireplaces and candlelight to make your pop-up wedding warm and magical.
Not sure where to start? Pop the Knot has experience planning personalized pop-up weddings and elopements during every time of year. We can help turn your New Year’s Eve pop-up wedding into a celebration you and your guests will talk about forever! Contact us today.