New Year's Eve Inspirational Real Wedding stories

Caviar Bumps and Dazzling Gold Details Set the Tone at This New Year's Eve Wedding at Union Station in Washington, DC

Couples who get married on NYE must love the iconic December holiday, right? Quite the contrary for this duo. Brittany and Ben both hated New Year’s Eve, so they wanted to plan their wedding on this date so they would have something to celebrate in years to come. This also tied into Brittany’s re...

Did You Know You Can Get Married in a Bookstore? These Brides Celebrated Their Love Story at Housing Works in New York City

Both driven and ambitious, Felicia Kaban, an events executive, and Kara Ryan, a PR and communications professional, found themselves collaborating closely on various projects. What started as a productive partnership quickly grew into a deep friendship. Over time, their connection became undeniab...

A Purple-and-Black Carnival-Themed Wedding on New Year's Eve at Union Market in Washington, DC

The clock strikes midnight, gold confetti blankets the dance floor, and you share your first New Year’s kiss as a married couple. But let’s back up—because Timmesha Butler (33, a professor and psychotherapist) and Donell Davis (36, a senior manager of biomedical engineering) didn’t get here overn...

This Couple Was the Very First to Wed at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC

On the first day of the year, Lena Tillett (33 and a news anchor) and Christopher Washington (39 and a food tech entrepreneur) said “I do” in the first wedding the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian has ever hosted. The museum is “one of the most remarkable buildings in Washingt...

This Glamorous Wedding at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia was Inspired by Paris

For their wedding in Philadelphia, Milanee and Amine selected a "wintry Parisian chic" aesthetic with a "clean, airy and soft" color palette which complemented the Academy of Music's classic architecture seamlessly. To bring their Parisian theme to life the couple served a decidedly French-inspir...

This Couple Threw a Colorful New Year's Eve Bash for Their Wedding at The Saguaro in Palm Springs

Natasha  and Seth did NYE one better by ringing in the new year with the ultimate bash: their wedding. “Getting married on New Year’s Eve meant there was already a fun layer to our day,” Natasha says. “I love decorating for holidays, so this was a dream.” The couple added even more color to the a...

An Art Deco Wedding at Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center in Washington, DC

After a Valentine’s Day proposal, Ashley Dean (30 and a fitness coach) and Tom Davis (42 and a business owner) looked to another holiday to cap off their engagement: New Year’s Eve. “We wanted to have a nice event that friends and family could get dressed up for to ring in the new year,” Ashley s...

A Glamorous Industrial New Years Eve Wedding at Brazos Hall in Austin, Texas

Teresa Huang (31 and a marketing manager) and Jeff Day (32 and a brand manager) transformed a warehouse in downtown Austin into a romantic, festive hot spot. Since the couple got married on New Year’s Eve, they focused on making the wedding easy and fun for guests. They didn’t let the winter date...

A Glamorous New Year's Eve Wedding at The Loading Dock in Stamford, Connecticut

With hopes of throwing a New Year’s Eve party in New York City, Katie Freedman (31 and a fashion director) and Benji Salter (36 and a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist) instead booked The Loading Dock in nearby Stamford, Connecticut. “It was hard finding a venue that could accommodate us for the ho...

A Rustic New Year's Eve Wedding at Sanctuary on the River in Ruidoso, New Mexico

When Alexa Harper (27 and a content strategist) and Matthew Ferris (31 and a field engineer) decided to marry, the date they chose—New Year’s Eve—was one of great meaning. “My parents were married in 1986 on New Year's Eve in Peru,” Alexa says. “My mother passed away a few years ago, and I wanted...

A Glam, Modern New Year's Eve Wedding at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, Illinois

Jordan (32 and a lawyer) and Bakari (33 and a financial advisor) rang in the start of their marriage with a festive, New Year’s Eve affair. “We made sure that our reception lasted well past midnight,” Jordan says of gifting guests with beads, hats and celebratory noisemakers.<br><br>Guests found ...

A Black and Gold New Year's Eve Wedding at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, Minnesota

Jillian Swanson (31 and an elementary school teacher) and Sally Simpson (29 and a growth strategist) met over drinks at a small bar in Texas but wanted their wedding to be 100-percent Minnesota. "Our friends and family are really spread out all over the US, and we wanted everyone to be able to ex...

A Romantic New Year's Eve Wedding at Renaissance Cleveland Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio

When Kate Fortney (29 and a boutique owner) and Chris Horne (31 and a self-employed ticket broker) visited the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio, they knew it was the perfect all-in-one destination for their contemporary New Year's Eve nuptials. "I really wanted to plan a party like ...

A Rustic-Industrial Wedding at Nelson's Green Brier Distillery in Nashville, Tennessee

Kristin Hampel and Andy Nelson planned a festive New Year’s Eve fete with a subtle rustic flair for their midwinter wedding at Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery in Nashville, Tennessee. With its charming industrial-meets-pastoral appeal, Nelson's offered a cozy backdrop for the soiree. Since Andy i...

A Romantic Wedding at Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast, Florida

From the pink ombre aisle decor to the hanging chandelier lighting, Jeanine Parisi (33 and in marketing) and Allen Ng (33 and a stockbroker) had a romantic wedding filled with stunning pink and gold details. The celebration started with an outdoor waterfront ceremony covered in pink florals and e...

A Glam New Year’s Eve Wedding at Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel in Raleigh, North Carolina

Melody Butler (28 and a dentist) and Mike Long (28 and a software engineer) took glam to a whole new level with their stunning ethereal garden–meets–New Year’s Eve soiree. The couple chose the Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel in Raleigh, North Carolina, because it was ultra-convenient for gu...

A Fun New Year’s Eve Wedding at The Addison in Boca Raton, Florida

Irina Kachalenko (33 and a health coach) and Richard Satz (38 and president of Kinon Inc.) brought in the New Year with a colorful and metallic wedding that was sure to make their night memorable. “Our wedding was on New Year's Eve, so you know we needed to bling it up at least a little,” Irina s...

A New Year’s Eve Wedding at the Madison Hotel in Morristown, New Jersey

Jordan (25 and a development director) and John (29 and a teacher) were set up by coworkers at the high school where they both worked. Jordan was filling in as the secretary in the athletic office at the time while John was the band director. After their first date they hit it off and started dat...

A Winter-Inspired Wedding at Creek Club At I'On in Mount Pleasant, SC

After meeting through mutual friends, Lauren, 30, a retail manager and Brian, 39 a senior market manager, decide to plan a destination wedding in Mount Pleasant, SC. Drawing inspiration from their late December wedding date, the couple planned a holiday-themed celebration with a deep red and plum...

A Classic, Formal Wedding at Belvedere Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland

The Belvedere Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland, held special memories for high school sweethearts Katie Battista (28 and student at New York University Law School) and Connor Lynagh (27 and an equity research associate) form their earlier days of dating—one reason they picked the venue for their form...

A Modern New Year’s Eve Wedding at Kevin Taylor's at the Opera House in Denver, Colorado

New Year’s Eve is filled with glitz and glamour, but Allie Anguiano (29 and a genetic counselor) and Mark Erickson (30 and a business intelligence analyst)'s wedding took things to a new level. The Ellie Caulkins Opera House’s ceiling resembled a night sk...

An Elegant, New Year's Eve Wedding at the Battery Wharf Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts

Sarah Gunnery (29 and a postdoctoral scholar) and Mikio Yanagisawa (28 and a mechanical engineer) planned a festive New Year’s Eve bash to celebrate their nuptials. Wanting a venue that was convenient for out-of-town guests and showed off all the things they loved about Boston, Massachusetts, the...

An Intimate New Year’s Eve Wedding at Tamayo in Denver, Colorado

Carly Flaherty (28 and an account manager) and Joe Moore (33 and a sales representative) met wile working for the same company in Washington, DC, but moved to Colorado together a year later. Joe proposed under a waterfall after hiking up Hanging Lake in Glenwood Springs. The couple exchanged vows...