Champagne toasts, kissing, glitz, glam, and dancing — a New Year's Eve celebration has all the elements of a great wedding, so why not use the holiday as inspiration for your big day? Whether you're saying "I do" on the kickoff to a new year, or you just want it to feel like it, these New Year's Eve elements will take your wedding into party mode! Get the sparkly, celebratory inspiration now!
— Additional reporting by Sierra Horton
Sparklers Galore
You gotta have sparklers, and star sparklers are even better! Stick them in cupcakes or ice cream for a glitzy dessert, or just pass them out to everyone at the end of the night.
Champagne For All
Have Champagne on deck for the countdown to the New Year!
Celebratory Photos
Make a DIY [6] metallic backdrop for a festive photo-booth background and a chalkboard sign that guests can write their resolutions on!
Make Some Noise
Don't just use noisemakers . . . decorate with them! You can add them to a bouquet, too.
2015!
Use mylar number balloons to announce the New Year!
Resolution Keepsakes
Have your guests put their New Year's resolutions in a pretty jar.
Confetti, Confetti, Confetti
Have lots of confetti on hand.
Sequins and Glitter
Hey, it's your party, you'll wear a sequined mini if you want to! If you want to go the traditional route for the ceremony, change into a little sparkly number for the reception for the countdown to the New Year.
Spirited Invite
A cool DIY [19] invitation filled with confetti will wow your guests and get them in the New Year spirit.
Glowing Centerpieces
Use mini disco balls for the centerpieces or tie them to the napkins. You can go low-key with just one or group a cluster of them in a vase to up the glam factor.
Understated Glam
Go simple and chic with a dress that has a little sparkle and a gorgeous, flowery headpiece with shimmery accents.
Shimmering Gold
For the tablescape, scatter confetti or sequins for a party element and have a pretty, metallic noisemaker at each seat.
Big Bang
You don't have to provide your own fireworks at the end of the night — just find a venue that overlooks New Year's Eve fireworks in your city. You'll begin your married life with a bang!
Years and Years
Have a videographer capture all the countdown craziness, or do a slideshow of past New Year's celebrations with your honey for a walk down memory lane.
Starting the Countdown
Fill your save-the-date cards with confetti to get the party started early.
Hooray!
Then cue the confetti!
Bridal Shower Glam
Bring the New Year's Eve spirit to your bachelorette festivities with lots of glitzy and glam details. Don't forget the pink Champagne cupcakes.
Air of Mystery
Masks for the bride and groom are a must.
Ooo La La
You can add some stylish flair with little details like sugar swizzle sticks in drinks and metallic streamers.
Bubbly With Your Name on It
Customize your Champagne bottles with personalized labels.
For Your Snaps
Have fun New Year's Eve top hats and boas for the photo booth that can be worn during the countdown as well.
Party Props
New Year's Eve props double as decor in simple vases.