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Destination Weddings in the New Year

The bride and groom is standing in front of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France for their New Year's destination wedding. Image by Jenny Fu Studio

Is it a good idea to get hitched in the New Year? New Year is a symbol of new beginnings, and it’s a perfect way to start your new journey together as husband and wife. But how about having a New Year’s destination wedding? Most people have days off from work, and it would excite them to attend a destination wedding during their holiday breaks. And since New Year is the most festive time of the year, you will get to experience the best of the best in the place you’re planning for your wedding. Need we say more? But make sure you reserve in advance because venues get fully booked quickly in the New Year. Now, read on for some of the best places to get married in the New Year:

The bride and groom is in front of a carousel in Paris, France. Image by Jenny Fu Studio
The bride and groom are about to kiss amidst dry trees in Paris, France for their New Year's destination wedding. Image by Jenny Fu Studio

Paris, France

Paris is the French capital, and it celebrates the New Year in the most glamorous ways. Here, you could experience an elegant wedding in a former palace at Shangri-la Hotel, in a room overlooking the Eiffel Tower. If you have the budget, then go to the most famous hotel in Paris – The Ritz, or on a luxury cruise ship and navigate on the Seine, Saint-Martin Canal, or Ourcq Canal. For a New Year’s Eve wedding, this would be memorable as you do the countdown with your guests and gasp at the splendid fireworks by the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. After the wedding, go ahead and roam around the city using any public transportation for free! 

The bride is standing on a terrace overlooking the Eiffel Tower. Destination wedding image by Jenny Fu Studio

New York

The city that never sleeps is one of the perfect places to head over for the New Year. With the iconic ball drop in Times Square, you will undoubtedly experience a one-of-a-kind New Year’s destination wedding in NYC. One great venue is Brooklyn Winery, where you’ll have a fully functioning winery as a backdrop for your wedding! They also have a four-hour open bar, DJs & a mystery guest! Another is Gansevoort Hotel, which is a luxury boutique hotel in the high-end commercial area in Lower Manhattan, the Meatpacking District. It has a rooftop that offers an unhindered view of the Empire State Building. And If you want a unique experience, you can say your vows on the water in a yacht cruise. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to view spectacular fireworks and party with an onboard DJ. 

The pretty bride is smiling, holding her flower bouquet, in Paris, France. Image by Jenny Fu Studio
The groom is kissing his bride in the forehead, in Paris, France. Destination wedding image by Jenny Fu Studio
The bride and groom are happily looking at each other in Paris, France. Destination wedding image by Jenny Fu Studio

Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a popular wedding destination because getting married here is a flash. You could decide to get married in the morning and instantly end the day becoming Mr. & Mrs. There’s no waiting period on marriage licenses in Vegas. They have iconic chapels and a lot of amazing venues. Known for its world-class entertainment, Las Vegas is already sparkly during regular days, let alone in the New Year. With these things in mind, getting married in Las Vegas in the New Year will be an unforgettable experience indeed. Some of the most instagrammable places to get married here are Café Lola, Terrazza Di Sogno at The Bellagio, Chapel in the Clouds, The Neon Boneyard, Graceland Wedding Chapel, and High Roller at The LINQ Promenade.

The bride is smelling her flower bouquet in Paris, France. New Year's Destination wedding image by Jenny Fu Studio