What are your thoughts on a Vegas New Year''s Eve wedding?

[louisvgirl]

Hi everyone,
So what are your thoughts on this? (Tell me honestly)
Well we''ve always seen Vegas as (our place) since we frequent Vegas quite a few times a year let alone been there for New Year''s twice. We love it! We were planning a destination wedding, somewhere beachy, but the logistics seem very complicated so we scratched that idea. (We''ve gone from the DR to Cabo to Cancun, and now we are in Vegas)
So considering the fact that we love Vegas in New Year''s we said "why not!" So we''re really excited and now more people can go and share that day with us. We''re looking into the Wynn...or the Bellagio. We''ll be going there next week, so we''ll be able to check out these hotels and comeback with something booked!

My mother however, thinks otherwise. She doesn''t know why it has to be on New Year''s Eve and why I can''t pick any other day. She kept asking me why I would want to go on a day when everything is so expensive and double the price! (This is coming from my mom who spends Thanksgiving and Christmas in Vegas and comes back on the 30th, she uses her timeshare points during these times, but won''t stay for New Year''s because it takes up too many of her points)(My mom and dad are pretty frugal, but are well to do) They joke about how much $$ they''ll leave me when they''re gone! I''ve told them, that that''s not what I want/ I want them to live life, eat at Cheesecake Factory just because, and not just because it''s someone''s birthday!) Buy a triple blade razor to shave and not the single blade from the dollar store. ugh, sorry about the rant!


Let me back up.. she got off the phone trying to make a reservation using her timeshare and the guy on the phone told her "why would your daughter want to get married on New Year''s Eve? Doesn''t she know that all the streets are crowded with people, the hotels, food, and weddings are triple the price! He went on and on and that''s when she got on me with everything he said. (Mind you, We are paying for this wedding ourselves) It wasn''t until after this that she doesn''t agree with the date. (BTW she has 2 other timeshares she''ll be calling tomorrow. She owns 3!!)

So now she burst my bubble and is making me feel bad about having our wedding on that day!
Would you have your wedding on this day?

 

[mimzy]

hmmm...

i think it sounds like a super fun wedding! and it sounds like it would be meaningful for you and your FI

your mom is probably having trouble with it because spending the extra $$ for a NYE wedding goes against so many of her sensibilities (i would probably react the same way!), but she''d probably come around if you told her that you were aware of the extra cost and that it means that much to you that you are willing to incur it. well, at least hopefully!

if she still doesn''t, just let her know she''s raining on your parade

 

[UCLABelle]

Get married where you want to...and I have been YEARNING to go to Vegas for a while, so I say go for it

 

[VRBeauty]

Date: 9/25/2008 11:10:22 PM
Author:louisvgirl
Would you have your wedding on this day?

New Years Eve in Vegas? Probably not for me just because it would be crazy busy/crowded. But if you and your FI like the idea, and you think that a lot of the people you''d like to have at your wedding would enjoy the chance to be party in Vegas on New Year''s Eve, then go for it! Or at least check it out...

 

[neatfreak]

Two things, if both answers are yes, then I say go for it!

1. Are you genuinely ok with paying more for the same things you could get another weekend for 1/2 the price to have your wedding be on New Years?

2. Are you ok with the fact that some people won''t come precisely because it IS on New Years and they already have other plans or traditions they wish to keep? Likely won''t affect those really close to you, but will affect the second tier of friends/relatives most likely.

 

[louisvgirl]

Mimzy--yes we thought so too. Thought it would be fun. I don''t mind paying for her room, but the bottom line to her is still $$ spent.

UCLABelle--yes we''re itching, too. That''s why we''re going next week!

Neatfreak- yes, it does sort of bug me that hotel rooms skyrocket during this time, the hotel packages are still the same, but it''s new years, and I guess we''ll just turn the other cheek on this one! 2) the people we usually spend new years with are the only ones we will be inviting. so this would be different for them too. We thought it would be more accomodating FOR THEM to go to vegas than it would be to go to Cabo. (we''re in Cali) So ???

 

[FoxyBride]

If you have the $ go for it! I''m getting married in Vegas in May and I would LOVE to do it New Year''s if it weren''t for the price. I know my guests would have a fab time and to me, after the 15min ceremony, the rest of it is about the party!

 

[misspinky]

I''m getting married on New Year''s!!!!! We actually looked into a Vegas New Year''s wedding and decided against it. We were all about the huge party and friends coming to Vegas to party with us; however, all of the hotels were 3, sometimes 4 times more expensive than they are on a regular basis and that would have been cost prohibitive for our friends that we really wanted to come.

I know there will be some people who still won''t make it to the wedding because they already have plans for New Year''s, but as long as my closest friends are there, it really won''t bother me.

Sooo....I agree that the additional costs are ridiculous. But, it''s purely a matter of supply and demand where that''s concerned so whatever. If you are okay with paying more (and your guests that you really want to come are okay with it too) then I say go for it.

 

[Italiahaircolor]

Sure, your wedding will be wonderful and fun and exciting...but, it will be very expensive...and not just for you, but for everyone who would like to attend.

I for one probably wouldn''t attend a NYE wedding in Vegas for several reasons...the price of a hotel would be a factor, as well as the fact that the holidays happen to just be *busy*

 

[Gwyn]

I am a total advocate of the "Go for it". But I will echo some of the others posters that it will be very expensive for your guests and that may cut into your guestlist. The going rate of a room for NYE is over $300 on the strip. Some hotels are already booked for this year for that night, so you would have to give alot of notice to your guests. Definitely send out STD''s early - mid next year. Add on top of the hotel costs that this will be a destination and require many people to travel...I think you should be prepared for a small list (unless many of your friends and family have alot of disposable income and no kids to worry about taking along or getting a sitter for while they are gone.

If it were me...

I could drive to vegas so thats not too bad. And my FI and I absolutely love the place so it isnt like you would need to twist our arms to get there. Though we are not fans of Vegas when it is super crowded, or when its that cold since we like to casino hop. Maybe get a place off the strip if it wasnt too far from the festivites. I would go if it were a close friend or close family. If it were a cousin or general friend, I might just skip it.

 

[Dee*Jay]

LOL, I actually DID get married in Vegas on a New Year''s Eve (well, just after midnight, so Jan. 1 for tax purposes). Things will be more expensive, but it will be one helluva party. We walked from the Little Chapel of the West back to our hotel with 100,000 other people after the ceremony and it was a BLAST.

This is YOUR wedding. If you want to get married in Vegas and it costs a bit more because of the date I say don''t let that deter you (assuming the additional cost is not SO great that it prevents anyone who you really want to be there from coming).

Viva Las Vegas!!!

 

[FrekeChild]

Date: 9/26/2008 12:20:30 AM
Author: Italiahaircolor
Sure, your wedding will be wonderful and fun and exciting...but, it will be very expensive...and not just for you, but for everyone who would like to attend.

I for one probably wouldn''t attend a NYE wedding in Vegas for several reasons...the price of a hotel would be a factor, as well as the fact that the holidays happen to just be *busy*

Ditto. We''re wanting to get married in Vegas as well, but I''m definitely keeping an eye on the fluctuating prices on hotels for my guest''s sake. My best friends live almost paycheck to paycheck and they wouldn''t be able to afford NYE prices. I want my loved ones there more than I will ever want a date.

We''re going the week before Christmas (December 17-20) because it''s CRAZY cheap and a good time for us to get away. But that $90 a night translates to $450 for on December 31st. And that''s just the Mirage.

The Wynn for Dec 17-20 is $222 a night, for NYE it goes up to $899. Bellagio is $150 and then $699. And those are starting prices for the cheapest rooms. That''s pretty painful, especially adding in gas if you drive or plane tickets, and then food prices...

I couldn''t do it.

 

[brazen_irish_hussy]

Have you been to Las Vegas during new years? It is like marti gras but sketchier and wierder. I think Vegas is fun, but unless you want true insanity, I would seriously reconsider the date. You have to REALLY want to party and making friends with every drunk in Vegas.
I would really reconsider the date, earlier in December is great. It is not as crowded, it is cheap and all the holiday decorations are up

 

[D2B]

Ditto to what other posters have said.

One other point to consider is future anniversaries, you will never have a nice special anniversay dinner/getaway, because of the date you will be celebrated out, had plenty of fine wine/food and weekends away will be hard to co-ordiante. This is from a friend of mine who is married near that date and now wishes she was married well away from new year/christmas due to the anniversary issues. Not a deal braker, but something to consider.

good luck
d2b

 

[gtn]

I am with your mother on this one, I think NYE in Vegas is overpriced. However, if my sister or good friend chose to do it,I would be there for them 100%

If cost is an issue, you could rent a place off the strip which will be a lot cheaper and then folks could stay there to reduce cost. My DH and I did that once, we planned a trip to vegas and forgot that the CES and **** Convention was going on that weekend and ended up having to stay in a residence inn off the strip. I would have moved it to another weekend, but a group of us bought tickets to a show... I guess that is why we got such good seats

 

[louisvgirl]

Thanks everyone for your responses.

The cost of the wedding itself is the same as it would be on a Saturday, opposed to on a Monday or Tuesday. The food is relatively the same, as well. The hotel rooms are the killer. Yes, they are triple the price. It''s hard to justify this, and this is why we''re leaning towards the 1st. The room rates are nearly cut in half and a lot more doable. We''re doing a site visit next week, so I''ll keep u posted.

 

[mimzy]

Date: 9/26/2008 4:49:58 PM
Author: louisvgirl
Thanks everyone for your responses.


The cost of the wedding itself is the same as it would be on a Saturday, opposed to on a Monday or Tuesday. The food is relatively the same, as well. The hotel rooms are the killer. Yes, they are triple the price. It''s hard to justify this, and this is why we''re leaning towards the 1st. The room rates are nearly cut in half and a lot more doable. We''re doing a site visit next week, so I''ll keep u posted.

ooohhh yeah....i figured that the food/venue prices were jacked up more so than the hotels rooms. if you were to stick to NYE i agree with whoever said to rent out a place off the strip and/or only invite/expect people who are usually there with you to attend.

 

[MsSassy]

honestly, i wouldnt like it. I''m not a big fan of nye weddings because your guest feel obligated to go (lots of people have plans on NYE already). maybe if you plan on having and really small wedding with your closest friends...then theres the whole thing about price...you should consider what your guests will be forking out in order to have to come to the vegas...flights are ridiculous and the hotels are too. I''m not a big fan of vegas on NYE (done that 3 times), its total chaos, cell phone lines start getting blocked up around 11:30 so if your trying to call anyone then your screwed...it just seems like things would be alot harder to organize for that day.

 

[Diamond Confused]

Can I come?!?

I think that''s a fabulous idea! I think a wedding on New Year''s Eve is a great idea and Vegas.. that''s just icing on the cake.

 

[purrfectpear]

Vegas on NYE is like a big frat party with rowdy drunks and unbelievable traffic. Not my idea of a tasteful wedding. Add on $600 hotel rooms and I would pass big time.

 

[louisvgirl]

Foxybride-I"m with you. I think you''re going at a great time and yes your guests will have a great time?
Misspinky-Congratulations..Looks like we may end up doing New Year''s Day as well, instead of NYE. Where are you having your wedding?
FREKECHILD-I think Vegas is great and agree with you on the pricing of the hotels. It''s hard knowing that you spend $150 at the Wynn and that same room goes for $799 on NYE. , But like someone said, it''s about supply and demand. I think you will definitely have a beautiful wedding with great food and dancing afterwards! You can always go to Vegas on your anniversary and get a pair of nice shoes as as anniversary gift! (just a thought) (that''s what I''ll be doing, but with bags)

DiamondConfused-your invited!
Purrfectpear-I hardly think having a wedding on New years is tasteless. Let alone at the Wynn.


I thank everyone else for there honesty and opinions. It looks like a somewhat split consensus. Some think it would be a lot of fun and others feel it''s a crazy time filled with drunks. hmm

That''s okay. That''s why we''re all here. To talk, share, laugh, and cry. This is why I''m here.

 

[FrekeChild]

Date: 9/27/2008 1:14:46 PM
Author: louisvgirl
FREKECHILD-I think Vegas is great and agree with you on the pricing of the hotels. It''s hard knowing that you spend $150 at the Wynn and that same room goes for $799 on NYE. , But like someone said, it''s about supply and demand. I think you will definitely have a beautiful wedding with great food and dancing afterwards! You can always go to Vegas on your anniversary and get a pair of nice shoes as as anniversary gift! (just a thought) (that''s what I''ll be doing, but with bags)

Oh you''d better believe that''s what we''ll be doing!

And it''s SO FRUSTRATING to see the prices fluctuating like that. Even for just a week in Vegas, the week days will be super cheap and then Friday and Saturday nights the prices will go sky high! It really Ps me off to be honest. It''s the SAME DANG ROOM. Charge the same price for it!!! Stupid supply and demand.

URGH.

 

[MsSassy]

Date: 9/27/2008 1:14:46 PM
Author: louisvgirl
Foxybride-I''m with you. I think you''re going at a great time and yes your guests will have a great time?
Misspinky-Congratulations..Looks like we may end up doing New Year''s Day as well, instead of NYE. Where are you having your wedding?
FREKECHILD-I think Vegas is great and agree with you on the pricing of the hotels. It''s hard knowing that you spend $150 at the Wynn and that same room goes for $799 on NYE. , But like someone said, it''s about supply and demand. I think you will definitely have a beautiful wedding with great food and dancing afterwards! You can always go to Vegas on your anniversary and get a pair of nice shoes as as anniversary gift! (just a thought) (that''s what I''ll be doing, but with bags)

DiamondConfused-your invited!
Purrfectpear-I hardly think having a wedding on New years is tasteless. Let alone at the Wynn.


I thank everyone else for there honesty and opinions. It looks like a somewhat split consensus. Some think it would be a lot of fun and others feel it''s a crazy time filled with drunks. hmm

That''s okay. That''s why we''re all here. To talk, share, laugh, and cry. This is why I''m here.

I think its funny that you asked everyone for their honest opinion but then singled out purrfectpear when she gave you hers...if you just wanted people to support what you wanted than you shouldnt have asked for "honest opinions," you''re bound to hear things that you dont like...

 

[louisvgirl]

Hey MS Sassy, that''s why I said "that''s okay, that''s why we''re all here..........." did you not get that? Yes , I asked for everyone''s opinion. I may not agree with everyone, but yes, I did ask. When it comes, to a point in which I don''t agree to a certain extent, especially when someone says it''s "tasteless", then I don''t see anything wrong with disagreeing.
I
t''s obvious that you''re pretty new here, and coming across this way, is not the way to go. (22 posts)?? Everyone here is very positive and supportive.

If you would like to express your thoughts on a New Years Eve wedding, then I would love to here it.

 

[louisvgirl]

MMM nevermind I just found your post. Must have missed it.

 

[purrfectpear]

It''s all good, no offense was taken on either side I hope

BTW, I don''t think there''s anything tasteless about a Vegas wedding, I just wouldn''t want one on the night where it looked like a free for all. I think Vegas can be very nice.

 

[fieryred33143]

Speaking as a guest:

1. It''s way too expensive.
2. That''s my time for my family to ring in the New Year, not miles away that I paid a lot of money to get there, staying in an expensive hotel for a wedding.

Now, if you are ok with the fact that maybe only a handful of guests will show up then go for it. If you would really love to get married in front of your family and all of your friends, then I would reconsider.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

I think it would be a blast! But it will be extra money. If that is not a problem go for it!!!

 

[Diamond Confused]

Hmmm I hadn''t thought about the big hotel room price hikes...?

I still think it''s a great idea. IMO people no longer in their mid twenties and younger have a hard time finding something fun to do on NYE. This gives everybody young and old something fabulous to do.

 

[louisvgirl]

Love you all for your imput!

Honestly, it''s going to be an intimate family affar with maybe 1 or 2 close friends. The rest is family all from Cali. We''re looking at about 20-25 people, and 9 of them are kids. Yes, kids and Vegas don''t mix, but my FI''s side of the familiy don''t travel or spend the night, without their kids. ( I don''t take my kids when I go to Vegas and they''re lin their low teens. My son thinks the nudy postcards on the floor are cool. They always take them to Vegas on family vacations. Both sides mine, and FI, families go to Vegas at least 3 times a year. My FFIL, once we told him, said he would be there 2 days early! Go figure, maybe I can have him set things up for us!
Vegas is and has always been our little get away, and we thought it would mean something having it there.

So let''s see what happens, I''ll keep u posted!

Thanks again everyone.