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As most of you can see from my info that we are planning a New Years Eve wedding next year. Tomorrow we have arranged to meet with a lady at the reception ballroom (which I was so happy they had an opening for that date) to go over details.

My issue is that now some of my family members are making a huge deal about us planning it on that day. "Why would you want your wedding that day? Don't plan on a lot of people showing up! You know a lot of people go out of town for other events for that day. Hello, we live in Iowa, what happens if there is a blizzard?"

Personally, the FH and I thought it was a great idea. It falls on a Saturday next year. Out of town family will be around because it is the holidays. People won't have to worry about what they will be doing to celebrate & no one will have to pay for anything. We figured if we were going to have a celebration with friends and family we might as well have them celebrate more than just a new year, but a new beginning for both of us.

So tonight after the woman called about our appointment, all I keep hearing in the back of my mind is all the negative comments people have been making. So I'm hoping all of you could give me input, are we being totally stupid to plan it for that date? I appreciate everyone's feedback!

Happy Planning -

Don't feel that way! If you're stupid...then I'm a moron.

Not only are we marrying this NYE, we are having a midnight ceremony! It's what we wanted and what we are going to have.

Take a step back and analyze those people throwing negative comments your way. Clearly, they may be SOMETHING negative you can say about them and decisions they make about their own lives...forget them. I had a Bridezilla moment with my Future MIL...every cool idea her son and I plan is either ridiculous or a waste of money...then again she is a fuddy duddy old fart who lives a pretty sheltered life. So I take her with a grain of salt...in one ear and out the other...

Our friends, on the other hand, are super excited...why...cuz they go out on NYE anyway! what better way to party than at our wedding!

All our vendors are excited to see how it's going to go down as well...our backwards timeline is keeping everyone interested. (we're having the reception 1st then the cermony following) Maybe I should add that this will be wedding #2 for the 2 of us...no rules apply in my case.

Now to be nice.....

It is a wonderful idea, however there are a few issues you should maybe take into consideration. #1= COST...because it is a holiday, some things will be more expensive, primarily your venue...then again...it is winter and winter in colder climates means non-peak wedding season...which turns into discounts in some areas..such as photography for instance. Either way....book everything early, work out details later...

If you get married on 12/31/11....you will have the entire 2011 as a write off! We're biting the bullet because we want 1/1/11 as our date.

Send out your save the dates early! Last Christmas, we made our Christmas Cards to be Save the Dates and sent them out then. So, everyone knew they would have plans for the following NYE.

And those that have out-of town plans...so be it. You'll need to take that into consideration as well...maybe someone has a tradition to follow or what have you...don't get offended. It's the way it is...

Do what you want! Clear the back of your mind...It will be your day with FH...everyone else can go pound tar! LOL

My friend is getting married on new years eve this year. At first when she told me what day it is... I was like.... what?!?! thats insane.... why would u pick that date! no one will come! Well after i thought of it more, I realized that its a great day for a wedding. I mean.... if ppl truly love and care about you they will come no matter what day. And for me... new years plans are always stressfull, i would love to celebrate with all my friends together and a wedding is a perfect opportunity.. two birds with one stone! plus its a holiday the next day and so ppl can drink and have fun and take time off. Im so excited for her wedding! Anyways my wedding was sept long and I got lots of slack for it... ppl getting mad... but in the end they all came and it was fine. Just tell them to shove it and go ahead with your plans

I personally think is a fantastic day, the people who are important will be there and just like you said a perfect doble celebration, double happiness I like the idea, people will already know where to celebrate have an amazing time, I think is lovely and it makes perfect sense and I love the meaning of the new beginning, go for it the ones that have to be pleased are you and your FH, it's a great day to get married!!!

I wanted 1-1-11. New Years Day, but my FH hates the snow and the venue doubles in pricing. But I love the idea at least the FH will remember the day. GO FOR IT. Love it, love it!

I think a NYE Wedding sounds like the IDEAL winter wedding! It will be so romantic, fun and in a way...magical. What better way to ring in the New Year, then celebrating with a couple in love? I say you tell those who have had nothing but rude things to say, that this is the choice you and your FH have made, and you hope they can accept that. If they can"t...then up there arse. lol. Embrace your choice and enjoy every moment of planning it!

Thanks for the support guys! It was exactly what I needed! And the date still stands & we booked the venue, which I will post about at a later date! I am super excited & feel the same way as all of you, it is OUR day & OUR choice! My friends are super excited about it, at least the ones I have mentioned the idea to.

lilikas23 I am happy we are in the same boat! I love your idea of a midnight ceremony. That would never fly with the FH, but I can't wait to hear about it the future! Your Future MIL sounds like MY mother!! I finally told her tonight, if she doesn't like, then don't attend. She will eventually come around.

deneanrae, my friends were kind of the same thinking, but the more it got discussed the more it made sense. They love that will be the "hot spot" of the night & the fact that all of us will be together for something more.

mayelah, we thought the same thing about the doubles thing. I tend to have an OCD with numbers and weird things; but I am in love with the "new" idea.

ginosgirl, my FH isn't a big winter person either, but he liked the idea I had to go along with it. I on the other hand, love, love, love winter! I was actually shocked that the price for our venue is exactly the same as it would be any other weekend! I got lucky there!!

acowleysoontobe, you are right it is an ideal day... and ideal day for us & that is all that really matters! Now back to my planning and being excited! :)