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angellvjs95 Posted: Oct 11, 2003 06:35 PM+

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Posted: Oct 11, 2003 06:35 PM

New Years Eve Wedding???

HI,

I was just wondering what everyone thinks of a new years eve wedding? Has anyone ever been to one? I was planning on getting married next year on new years eve...just wondering what cool ideas or tips you can give. Thanks

Jen

larryswife2be Posted: Oct 11, 2003 06:47 PM+

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Posted: Oct 11, 2003 06:47 PM

Re: New Years Eve Wedding???

I guess you wedding would be EXTRA special with the little holiday perk included!

I have no idea how rates would be that day or evening though.

bizzybridesmom Posted: Oct 11, 2003 07:06 PM+

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Posted: Oct 11, 2003 07:06 PM

Re: New Years Eve Wedding???

It sounds like fun to me. An extra special day all around.

HearzBellz Posted: Oct 11, 2003 07:16 PM+

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Posted: Oct 11, 2003 07:16 PM

Re: New Years Eve Wedding???

We thought about it & decided against it for a couple of reasons:
1- I, and many many of my friends are bartenders or bouncers & it is nearly impossible for them to get off NYE,
2- my out of town guests would have gotten clobbered with airfaire coming into NY during that time.
3- the HM for a NYE wedding is almost 2x as much as the week after (when we are actually getting married).
4- the propensity for my friends to drink is greater on NYE & need not be displayed at my wedding

(they are very very hard core drinkers on NYE!)

However, if none of these apply to you, then I think it is a really good idea. Even now I still kick myself in the a$$ a little bit & think I should have just done it anyway...

pschica Posted: Oct 11, 2003 07:20 PM+

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Posted: Oct 11, 2003 07:20 PM

Re: New Years Eve Wedding???

sounds great - just make sure you tell everyone in advance!!

July1505bride Posted: Oct 11, 2003 07:27 PM+

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Posted: Oct 11, 2003 07:27 PM

Re: New Years Eve Wedding???

Thats sounds like it would be fun and different

The Original 2nd-time-around Posted: Oct 11, 2003 07:27 PM+

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Posted: Oct 11, 2003 07:27 PM

Re: New Years Eve Wedding???

I think it's a cool idea! I think Corinne7477 (i think that's it) is getting married this NYE. You may want to talk to her about it.

wc0143 Posted: Oct 11, 2003 08:31 PM+

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Posted: Oct 11, 2003 08:31 PM

Re: New Years Eve Wedding???

I don't have any details but someone who I worked with got married at Flowerfield on New Year's Eve a few years ago.

KCDC Posted: Oct 11, 2003 08:33 PM+

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Posted: Oct 11, 2003 08:33 PM

Re: New Years Eve Wedding???

My friends worked at catering halls on NYE while they were in college, and their past experience, the guests usually bust out early, and are not really into the wedding mode. I always wanted to get married on NYE, always thought it would be cool to be with family, great way to ring in the new year, but after the horror stories, I decided against it. You definately get charged more (the staff won't work unless they get more) Usually, the halls post a note saying that if the staff calls in sick, etc. they are fired, thats how desperate they get. So they have to hire outside help. Plus NYE, worst time to be driving with all the idiots on the road. Its completely up to you! And...sometimes if the hall has more than one room, its open to the public, and you know how people get when they are drunk. Just keep it in mind. It's costs a whole hell of a lot more, and you may regret it. Just weigh it out.

mlp924 Posted: Oct 11, 2003 08:37 PM+

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Posted: Oct 11, 2003 08:37 PM

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Personally, I would love to be invited to a NYE wedding! What a great way to ring in the new year!

KCDC Posted: Oct 11, 2003 08:42 PM+

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Posted: Oct 11, 2003 08:42 PM

Re: New Years Eve Wedding???

Me too. There's nothing better than being around family that you otherwise wouldnt see on the holiday. I thought it was a great idea. But after all the stuff my friends told me, I decided against it.

LIPrincess00 Posted: Oct 11, 2003 09:46 PM+

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Posted: Oct 11, 2003 09:46 PM

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I think that sounds great. My mom went to one on the Millenium (sp) and she still talks about it. As a matter of fact she found out that they actually got a better price for doing it that night.

AKTIEB0CKA Posted: Jan 22, 2004 12:33 AM+

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Posted: Jan 22, 2004 12:33 AM

Re: New Years Eve Wedding???

It sounds like lots of fun, but take the proper precautious, so it can be safe as well.

OctGroom Posted: Jan 22, 2004 12:40 AM+

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Posted: Jan 22, 2004 12:40 AM

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Sounds awesome.. but I think after reading the other posts... it's sounds as that a lot needs to be taken into consideration before making that decision.

I assume you would be making your vows right at midnight.. (i know it sounds obvious of me... lol....) That is a great way to begin the year.. just take everything into consideration.

Jo Ann Posted: Jan 22, 2004 12:55 AM+

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Posted: Jan 22, 2004 12:55 AM

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If they were smart they would get married right before midnight. So that they could file a joint tax return for the previous year and use it to their advantage.

angellvjs95 Posted: Jan 22, 2004 01:18 AM+

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Posted: Jan 22, 2004 01:18 AM

Re: New Years Eve Wedding???

Well i decided to have the wedding on new years eve. It was alot of planning in only 2 months but everything was beautiful!! Thanks for everyones replies!!

corinne7477 Posted: Jan 22, 2004 08:39 PM+

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Posted: Jan 22, 2004 08:39 PM

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ours was awesome only problem with new years eve is alot of vendors seem to charge more fm me for some vendors that didnt. i family and friends said it was the best wedding ever and its nice to be with family and friends to ring in the new year.