New Years Eve Wedding Receptions

One of the most popular dates in the calendar for a wedding reception is December 31st…New Years Eve!

This date is popular for many reasons; it marks the end of one year and the beginning of the next.  Due to the Christmas holiday season, many family members who travel long distance to come back “home for the holidays” are also conveniently in town for your wedding day.  Yet another reason, combining a wedding reception with a New Years Eve celebration basically create the ultimate party atmosphere!

As the bride & groom, you will find that there are a few extra perks to having your reception on this date.  Most reception facilities that normally have you end the festivities at midnight will allow you and your guests to stay until 12:30am or even 1:00am to party it up a little longer. ..usually at no extra charge.  Some facilities will have balloon drop over the dance floor at midnight.  Facilities may have a large screen to display a countdown from one of the local television networks. Champagne toasts are a must but make sure you have a reception staff or dependable family members who will be able to pour all the glasses necessary 20-30 minutes before midnight.

No matter what you decide to do for the big ball drop at midnight, there is one thing you need to do first…book your bridal vendors!  This date does book fast and very far in advance so you will need to be on the ball (no pun intended) if you want to get first choice of the best DJs, photographers, florists, etc.

Cupid Shuffle Group Dance

The Cupid Shuffle hit the dance scene in 2007/2008 and is still very popular today.  For those of you who are looking to learn the steps to this dance prior to your next wedding reception, school dance, anniversary party, or other event, you will find the steps outlined at our website by clicking here.

Wedding Reception DJ Professionals

It is important to choose the “style” of DJ you want for your wedding reception.  You need to find out what kinds of events your DJ is most used to performing.  Many disc jockeys are not exclusive wedding professionals and will attempt to market themselves to any type of event that offers opportunity such as graduations, proms, reunions, the club scene, etc., and then book a random wedding reception as it comes along.

You need to ask the right questions of your DJ when shopping for a wedding reception.  The type of DJ that plays primarily in bars and clubs may have all the top-hit charting songs that you can bump and grind the night away to but what about for your family, friends, children, and grandparents?  Is the music age appropriate or least edited for content?  Does your DJ have music to span across decades so that everyone will be pleased overall?  If the club scene is a majority of their work then they will be used to a different style of audience than what you have attending your reception.  Therefore, you should make sure at the bare minimum that the DJ has a basic understanding of wedding etiquette, experience in coordinating the entire evening of events, and the ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with the other various wedding professionals.  (i.e. photographers,  banquet managers, wedding coordinators)

Here is to your reception planning success!