It's the most wonderful time of the year. Why not add a wedding to it? Here are 5 things to keep in mind when planning a Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's Eve wedding.
1. Decide if you really want a wedding during the holiday. As busy and hectic as the season is with gifts, parties and travel itineraries, understand that you're adding another layer with wedding planning. For those who are not related to you, you're pulling them away from their own families during the holiday season. And as any December birthday baby knows, every wedding anniversary is at risk of being overshadowed by the holidays. But the festive nature of the season may be enough to win you over.
2. Plan a year in advance. While churches and chapels are much less booked in the winter time, you'll want to book a reception hall at least a year in advance due to the many holiday parties. The same goes for caterers, bands and florists, since so many people will be having office or house parties at that time.
3. Let someone else deck the halls for you. Take advantage of venues already decorated for the holidays. If you're going for a Christmas décor, you'll save big on flowers and decorations. Some couples were able to get by with just bouquets for the wedding party.
4. Save the date. Be sure you let your guests know the date of your holiday wedding as soon as you know. In addition, send invitations three months in advance instead of the usual two to give guests plenty of time to make arrangements. Out-of-towners may have to pay more for holiday flights and hotel rooms, and make reservations very early to ensure everything is not booked. Ask guests to allow a day or two cushion for the inevitable bad weather delays. Even if snow is not a factor in your region, flight may be delayed from other airports.
5. Special requests. Take advantage of foods, desserts, decorations and music that come around only at this time of year. Serve festive cocktails like spiced cider, spiked eggnog and hot chocolate with Bailey's. Ask your musicians to add some romantic holiday songs, such as "I'll Be Home for Christmas" and "Let It Snow," to their repertoire. For a New Year's Eve wedding, give guests top hats and tiaras, and pass out flutes of champagne for the big countdown.
Source: American Bridal
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