Night weddings as the name suggest are weddings that are held during the evening. This type of wedding is growing in popularity for a number of reasons, not least because they give both you and your guests plenty of time to prepare during the daytime, and because you can also cut down on some of the costs which would be incurred entertaining and feeding guests during the afternoon, but also because an evening ceremony can be even more romantic than a daytime ceremony.
Whilst not as common as day-time weddings, evening wedding ceremonies can be even more magical than daytime weddings due to the calmness that the evening-time provides, the twilight, and the romantic flickering of soft lighting which creates a warm and romantic atmosphere that will make your wedding night the best night of your life! Whether you want your wedding to be casual or formal, you can use the evening atmosphere, lighting and mood to your advantage to ensure that you achieve the magical wedding you want!
This is the question newly-engaged couples often ask when considering what time they want their wedding ceremony to be, and the simple answer is, "Why not?"
While there are some negatives associated with a night-time wedding, they easily by outnumbered by the positives. For example, while it can be a little more expensive to get married at night-time, the super-romantic night-time atmosphere; with the sparkling candle lights and atmospheric colour palette can make it totally worth spending that little extra, and the extras will be off-set by the savings of not having to have a drinks reception daytime entertainers and musicians amongst other expenses.
A night-time wedding ceremony usually starts after dinner time, so your guests will probably not be that hungry when they arrive at your reception, so you can probably skip a buffet, serve up some light snacks, and save that extra money for the dream honeymoon you want! The point is that any negatives you may find while planning a night wedding can be turned into positives with a little imagination!
So, if you and your fiancé are night owls and are a fans of flickering candle light, serene vibes, and chilled music, exchanging vows under the star-lit skies will be the ideal option for you!
If you're still not convinced about the magic a night-time wedding can give you, or maybe you're just afraid an evening service may not be so well received or attended as a daytime service, don't worry, we've got your concerns covered with our tips for the perfect night-time wedding, and you can rest assured that your wedding night will be the best night of your life! So let's begin!
The daylight will be fading and twilight can be beautiful but don’t be afraid to light-up your wedding ceremony!
Lighting is key! Ensuring that your service is subtly and gently lit will help your guests to watch what's going on, and will also help to create a beautiful gentle and romantic atmosphere.
The correct lighting would create a magical ambiance for your wedding, whether you choose fairy lights, candles, lanterns, chandeliers, or any combination of all of the choices, you must light to create atmosphere and to set a romantic mood with subtle bulbs that have a gentle glow and candles that provide even more charm and atmosphere.
One of the advantages of a night-time wedding is that you can get away with most genres of music. So whether you like chilled or pop, reggae or soul, acid jazz or ibiza vibes the choice is yours, and anything goes, whereas playing some music genres during the daytime wouldn’t be so right, at night-time it’s all cool!
You need to be savvy with your choice of songs though, you want your guests to enjoy the whole event; ceremony and party, and to feel the atmosphere your music will create for them. The right light and shade in the music at the right time, the right music choices create the right atmosphere, carefully discuss your song list with your dj and band, make sure that they can play all of the songs on your playlist, and that the performance order will build and create the atmosphere you want for your wedding.
The formality of the reception is one to look into when choosing the menu for the night. but generally nighttime receptions tend to lean on the formal side of things so multiple courses in a sit-down setting may be ideal. but you may also choose the comfort food route with snacks like fries and mini-burgers as Night Weddings tend to start after dinner time so your guest may not be that hungry when they arrived.
We know, we know lighting is already on this list. but hear us out. candlelight can do wonders for your event! placing lots of candles on your tables and the surrounding area will give your night that soft romantic glow. and photos taken with long-tapered candles in the background or foreground will capture the magic that is the night of your wedding.
The Golden Hour sometimes called "the magic hour" is the period of daytime shortly after sunrise or before sunset, during which daylight is redder and softer than when the sun is higher in the sky.
this is the ideal time to get your photographs taken right before the ceremony. adding a warm soft glow to your photographs is sure to bring a smile to your face as you look through your wedding album.
While an outdoor Night wedding is ideal, having it inside can also be magical with the right interior design.
Adding natural elements to your reception will give a warm and inviting feeling as the night progress. adding some greenery and floral arrangements will fill up the negatives space and liven up the place.
As we said, nighttime weddings can be dark that is why lighting and colors are important. that is why choosing the color palette for your reception is essential to capture the ideal aesthetic.
Choosing the right centerpiece for your reception tables will tie the whole room together. and complementing the room with a contrasting centerpiece will add that ideal balance. for example, if the space is on the light and brighter side a dark and bold centerpiece should work.
Getting married at night is an experience in itself, but taking your vows while being embraced by the warm lighting and peaceful atmosphere, all under the moonlit sky will create an unforgettably magical setting for an alfresco ceremony.
A perfectly grand ending to a perfectly grand night!
After all the celebration and partying, you probably don't want the night to end. Unfortunately, it has to. you now have to continue with your new lives as a married couple. but that doesn't mean you can't have the perfect send-off.
If you are interested we have also covered Party Entertainment ideas as well as Things wedding guests can do while waiting. You will love to check them out!
Line up the driveway with sparkler fountains and give some small ones for your guests to hold while they send off you off into married life. it will be a memorable ending as you drive away into the night through the glowing driveway into the unknown but hopeful future.
The purpose of a wedding ceremony is to provide the bride and groom an opportunity to make promises to each other. so no matter what setting you choose whether it's a Day wedding or a Night wedding. whether it's simple or formal, indoor or outdoor. the important thing is for you to be able to bring to life the wedding of your dreams. so we hope this list of tips helped you to take at least take a step closer to realizing that dream.
