If you love the idea of having a Las Vegas holiday wedding, you’re not alone. Thousands of brides and grooms tie the knot on holidays such as New Year’s Eve, Christmas, 4th of July, and of course, Valentine’s Day. Always & Forever Weddings and Receptions knows that each holiday offers unique opportunities to make your big day truly unforgettable, and that’s why we are here to provide some great tips on ways to add extra touches to your ceremony and reception. With that said, let’s dive in so you can start piecing together a beautiful wedding during your favorite holiday.
Las Vegas Holiday Wedding Planning Tips
Having a holiday wedding ceremony and reception can be a great way to make your wedding stand out from the ordinary. From choosing the right holiday to selecting the best wedding venue, decor, food, and beverages, there is a lot to think about. But with research, creativity, and attention to detail, you can create a wedding in the Las Vegas area that your guests will remember for years to come. Keep in mind that holiday weddings, whether they’re a large wedding or small, or even a ceremony for two, require booking early, as venues are usually reserved well in advance, and proper planning will help you avoid any last-minute surprises.
A Valentine’s Day Wedding – It Doesn’t Get Any More Romantic Than This
Every year on February 14th, people shower one another with flowers, chocolates, and heartfelt gifts to celebrate their love for one another. But why not take it a step further and incorporate all of this into your wedding by getting married on Valentine’s Day? It would certainly be the ultimate expression of love.
Getting married on this particular holiday should be carefully planned though – from finding the perfect Las Vegas wedding package to ideas for Valentine’s Day decor for your ceremony and reception. But don’t worry, we can help you figure out the perfect plan for tying the knot on this day of love with our helpful tips below.
Book the Best Las Vegas Wedding Venue for February 14th
If you’re planning a Valentine’s Day ceremony, choosing the right wedding venue in Las Vegas can have a big impact on how magical and memorable your wedding day will be. Why? Because not just any venue will do when getting married on this holiday, you really need to make sure the ceremony space is as romantic as it can be, as well as the reception hall.
Always & Forever’s venue spaces are exceptionally romantic and beautiful. For instance, our ceremony locations boast altars and wedding gazebos that rest on the edge of a sparkling blue lake where swans often make an appearance. You will also see a charming stone bridge over the water in the background, as well as swaying willow trees and lush green gardens. And as you can imagine, all this is breathtaking for those having a sunset wedding where stunning colors reflect off the lake, and can be captured in your wedding photography. Always & Forever even has a waterfall feature that can set the stage for true romance when you become husband and wife on your Valentine’s Day wedding.
This all makes for a fabulous place to get married in the wedding capital of the world, and you can take a personal tour of these beautiful ceremony spaces by heading over to our Las Vegas wedding venue image galleries:
- Swan Garden Image Gallery
- Grand Garden Image Gallery
- Heritage Garden Image Gallery
- Waterfall Garden Image Gallery
Ceremony & Reception Should Follow a Valentine’s Day Color Scheme
When planning your Las Vegas holiday ceremony and reception, your choice of wedding colors becomes an important aspect that can set the mood of the celebration. Classic Valentine’s Day colors such as red, pink, and white are traditionally associated with love and romance and can create a warm, inviting ambiance. However, don’t feel bound to these options – experimenting with a wide variety of color palettes can offer a unique touch to your affair.
For instance, consider adding softer tones like blush or rose gold for a subtle, romantic look, or bold colors like burgundy and black for a dramatic, sophisticated atmosphere. If you’re leaning towards a vibrant red, consider pairing it with a neutral shade like ivory or even a muted gold for a balanced, elegant look. Additionally, incorporate your chosen colors not only in your decor, but also your invitations, wedding cake, and bridal party attire so that the entire event, from the ceremony to the wedding reception, flows well when it comes to the color scheme. While on the topic, in addition to holiday colors, you may be interested in our latest post on tips for choosing wedding colors by season.
Consider Wedding Decor that Fits in With this Holiday of Love
A Valentine’s Day wedding certainly calls for extra romantic decor, and we have a few suggestions. Reception tables could be adorned with certain wedding flowers such as centerpieces that contain roses and peonies, perhaps mixed with delicate baby’s breath. Crystal chandeliers or fairy lights could add a magical glow to the venue, while personalized love quotes or poems, beautifully written and framed, could be used as unique table numbers.
For the ceremony backdrop, consider a heart-shaped arch filled with florals and greenery. Or, saying your vows under an ivy-entwined ceremony gazebo on the lake’s edge. For indoor weddings, candles could be strategically placed to give off a soft, intimate lighting. Of course, the wedding cake should be an elegant reflection of the day as well. Try flavors like raspberry and white chocolate with fresh fruit toppings surrounded by a bed of delicate flower petals.
In addition to all this, your guests are there to celebrate your wedding, so why not give them a special token to remember this important day? You can give out heart-shaped wine stoppers, personalized chocolates, or a heart-shaped mini frame with one of your engagement photos in it. Just make sure that the wedding favors are practical and tasteful.
Add Sparkle to Your Ceremony with a New Year’s Eve Wedding
Choosing to get married on New Year’s Eve can make your special day even more memorable. Why is this the case? Because this date brings with it a sense of excitement and hope as people worldwide look forward to new beginnings. Also, by tying the knot on this holiday, your anniversary will always coincide with a time of celebration, making this day even more fabulous. It also allows for creative and festive wedding themes, incorporating countdowns, sparkling decor, and more. Additionally, as most people have time off, your guests may find it easier to attend.
If you decide to get married in Las Vegas on this holiday, you will want to book your wedding venue as early as possible since many places tend to fill up quickly for a New Year’s Eve time slot. So, be sure to view our wedding packages to get a head start.
Add Shimmering Metallics to Your Las Vegas Wedding Colors
As the clock ticks down to the New Year, imagine a wedding that sparkles with a color scheme that boasts accents of shimmering metallics. Or, imagine breathtaking colors of gold, silver, and copper, reflecting the festive spirit of New Year’s Eve. When these colors are added to your color scheme, they can add a touch of warmth and luxury. These colors can be beautifully added to your centerpieces, table linens, as well as your wedding dress. Or, having your bridal party glowing in sequined dresses of gold, and silver, or copper, and the groomsmen sporting ties or pocket squares in these colors, would be a nice touch. Some couples incorporate confetti in honor of this holiday. For example, a shower of metallic glitz is used as the couple walks down the aisle or as they step on the dance floor for their first dance.
Kick the New Year Off with Holiday Decor for Your Ceremony & Reception
When it comes to decorating for your New Year’s Eve wedding, the sky is truly the limit. From glittery table settings and metallic balloons to sparkling chandeliers, the more sparkle and shine in your decor, the better. And of course, no New Year’s Eve wedding would be complete without an epic countdown. But if your wedding ends before the stroke of midnight, then try incorporating a countdown into your wedding by having a special timer or clock that counts down to the moment you say your vows. You can also count down to your first dance or even the cutting of the cake – it can make your wedding fun and help you perfectly tie a New Year’s Eve tradition into your Las Vegas wedding.
Give Your Guests Holiday Wedding Favors to Top the Celebration Off
New Year’s Eve wedding favors can be a combination of fun and festive items that help your guests ring in the new year. Miniature bottles of champagne adorned with personalized labels serve as an elegant reminder of your special day. Custom-made New Year’s Eve party hats and noise makers can add a bit of fun to the occasion. Or perhaps consider giving out beautiful calendars with your wedding date highlighted, or maybe inscribed glass ornaments that your guests can use for their own New Year celebrations. No matter what favor you choose, your guests will be happy to receive items that remind them of your Las Vegas New Year’s Eve wedding.
Because Always & Forever Weddings and Receptions offers such a beautiful landscape, affordable packages, and wedding specials, many brides and grooms book Las Vegas holiday wedding packages with us. Below you will find a few of our ceremony and reception packages so you can get an idea of what we include:
- Grand Garden All Inclusive Packages
- Heritage Garden All Inclusive Packages
- Swan Garden All Inclusive Packages
- Waterfall Garden All Inclusive Packages
Also, take a look at our ceremony only packages that you can book during the holidays:
Getting Married During the Christmas Holiday Can be Truly Magical
Planning a wedding is always exciting, but putting together a Christmas wedding is nothing short of magical. Picture an aisle lined with twinkling lights and wedding flowers that represent the season, or maybe the scent of fresh pine from the Christmas tree-like greenery set within your wedding bouquet. Or, imagine decor in traditional Christmas colors, making a festive statement.
All these elements can create an unforgettable ambiance, making a Las Vegas holiday wedding around the Christmas season a memorable occasion. As with any holiday wedding, it may take some research to get it just right, and that’s why Always & Forever is happy to present a few tips on planning a wedding such as this as you get married in Las Vegas.
When having a Christmas ceremony and reception, there are several key factors to consider:
- Beautiful Wedding Venue: Ensure the venue has the look you’re after, such as gorgeous scenery that will make your Las Vegas holiday wedding all that you have imagined. Always & Forever’s lakefront wedding property, gardens, and gazebos, can certainly make your Christmas ceremony beautiful, magical and romantic.
- Festive Holiday Colors & Decor: Christmas provides a rich theme full of festive reds and greens, twinkling lights, and glittering ornaments. Use these elements to create a Christmas feel and a warm and inviting atmosphere. If you’re getting married at Always & Forever, you can incorporate Christmas ornaments into the ceremony gazebo by hanging them from the ivy that’s entwined with the gazebo.
- Food & Drinks: Ask your preferred vendor if they have food and drinks that match up to a traditional Christmas dinner, or if they do anything special around the holiday season. Additionally, request that your wedding cake be decorated in Christmas colors such as red, white, and silver, with hints of green.
- Holiday Music: Incorporating Christmas carols into your music playlist can add a festive touch. Work with your DJ to ensure that he or she has holiday music in their playlist.
- Christmas Gift Exchange: It’s customary to exchange gifts during Christmas, so it may be fun to arrange a Secret Santa among your guests. Although not traditional, it can make for a special experience for your guests during the wedding reception.
Q&A Regarding Las Vegas Holiday Weddings
Not only is our venue in a gorgeous location that can turn your Las Vegas holiday wedding into a reality, but also, with our team of seasoned professionals, Always & Forever is well-equipped to answer any questions you may have about holiday weddings. Whether it’s about the choice of decoration, questions on outdoor wedding venues, menu items, or seasonal ceremonies, we are here to ensure your special day is as enchanting as the holiday season itself.
Below you will find a few popular inquiries that we have received from our brides and grooms:
Is it a good idea to have a 4th of July wedding?
A 4th of July wedding that takes place in Las Vegas can capture the spirit of celebration and summer fun. It provides a unique opportunity to incorporate patriotic elements into your special day, with red, white, and blue serving as a vibrant color scheme for decorations and wedding attire. And if you’re having an evening wedding in Las Vegas, you and your guests may enjoy the added bonus of public firework displays that might be seen in the distance, bringing a fabulous conclusion to your wedding day. Additionally, the long weekend associated with this holiday often makes travel easier for out-of-town guests, increasing the likelihood they can attend.
Do couples ever get married on Thanksgiving Day in Las Vegas?
While the demand to get married on Thanksgiving may be less than on other holidays, such as Valentine’s Day, some couples do choose to tie the knot in Las Vegas on Thanksgiving. Getting married on this holiday could be driven by a variety of reasons – the holiday allows family members to gather and celebrate together, it could hold a special significance for the couple, or they might simply love the festive atmosphere that Thanksgiving brings. However, planning a wedding on a major holiday such as this does require thoughtful consideration to accommodate the potential schedule conflicts of guests.
Also, Thanksgiving-themed weddings can present opportunities for creativity in terms of decor. From rustic centerpieces featuring seasonal produce to warm-colored florals and autumn accents, there’s a lot of potential to make the day beautiful. Additionally, couples can incorporate traditional Thanksgiving dishes into their menu, if their venue offers it. The bottom line is that it doesn’t really matter too much if other couples get married on this particular holiday; what matters is what you, as a couple, prefer to do.
Resources for Getting Married at Our Premier Wedding Venue
Always & Forever has plenty of resources for couples who would like to have a Las Vegas holiday wedding – from information on outdoor weddings to details about planning a small ceremony, and how to file for a Las Vegas marriage license, as well as blog posts on wedding photographers, and more. We have years of experience and love to share our knowledge with couples who plan on getting married in Las Vegas. With that in mind, dive into the pages below so you can start planning your holiday wedding soon!
- It’s important to have a wedding planning checklist – read more about this!
- If you need tips for choosing your bridesmaids, this page has them.
- Find out who should pay for what for your Las Vegas holiday wedding.
- If you’re not sure if you should have an open bar at your wedding reception, read this post to find out.
- See the advantages and disadvantages of using a DJ vs live music on your wedding day.
- Filing for your Las Vegas marriage license isn’t as difficult as you think – learn more.
- If you’re planning on sporting a bridal updo at your holiday wedding in Las Vegas, then see this page for some examples.
- Las Vegas has plenty of wedding day transportation options and you can find them in this post.
- See our main Marriage License page if you need more details on filing for yours.
- Head over to our Bridal Hair & Makeup page for information on booking your salon appointment.
- Dive into this post if you’re planning on eloping in Las Vegas near the Strip.
- Evening weddings can be exceptional, especially when you have them at Always & Forever – find out more.
- Don’t forget to incorporate some time-honored wedding traditions into your ceremony and reception.
- Couples can also book reception only packages at our Las Vegas wedding venue.
- If you need to pass along some tips on putting a maid of honor speech together, then head over to this page.
Always & Forever Can Host Your Las Vegas Holiday Wedding!
Choosing Always & Forever to host your holiday wedding allows you to combine the joy of your special day with the magic of the holiday season. Our experienced team, along with our wedding packages will ensure that every detail will be taken care of for you so your ceremony and reception will be better than you had expected. Feel free to contact us if you would like to book a holiday wedding in Las Vegas, or if you have questions about getting married at our venue – we look forward to spending the holidays with you and your wedding guests!