Newlywed First Christmas Ideas To Remeber Your Wedding

Unique holiday ideas that are specifically tailored for newlyweds, incorporating wedding memories and the excitement of your first Christmas together.

These ideas focus on celebrating your first Christmas as a married couple by incorporating elements of your wedding day and the unique journey you’ve started together.

They’re designed to make your holiday season romantic, memorable, and full of love. Head here if you are looking for unique newlywed traditions for your first holiday together.

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Newlywed holiday ideas to reminisce about your wedding

1. “Wedding Memory” Christmas Ornaments

Create or buy ornaments that represent key moments from your wedding—like your vows, the first dance song, or a mini replica of your wedding cake.

Decorate your tree with these ornaments and add a new one each year that symbolizes your growing relationship.

Head to our first Christmas married ornament post for more ideas!

2. Recreate Your Wedding Day Menu

Cook or order a meal that mirrors your wedding day menu and enjoy it on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

Set the table with your wedding crockery or decorations to make it feel extra special.

3. Personalized Wedding Song Playlist:

Create a playlist of songs that were meaningful on your wedding day—your first dance, processional, and other special songs.

Play this playlist as you decorate your Christmas tree or relax by the fire.

Get your first dance song printed as a gift for an extra bonus point!

4. “First Married Christmas” Photo Shoot

Set up a mini holiday photo shoot at home. Recreating moments from your wedding day with a Christmas twist—like standing under mistletoe or exchanging gifts by the tree.

Use these photos for your holiday cards or as a keepsake.

5. Christmas “Vow Renewal” Ceremony

Write a short vow renewal to celebrate your first Christmas together. You could just say your wedding vows again or write new ones.

Exchange these vows in a quiet, intimate setting, like in front of your Christmas tree or by the fireplace.

6. “Our First Christmas” Memory Jar:

Throughout the holiday season, write down special memories, quotes, or inside jokes from your first Christmas together. Place them in a jar and open them next Christmas as a sweet reminder of your first holiday season as newlyweds.

7. Custom Wedding-Themed Advent Calendar:

Create an advent calendar filled with small tokens or notes that remind you of your wedding day.

Things like a snippet of your wedding vows, a piece of fabric from your dress, or photos from the day.

Open one each day leading up to Christmas.

8. First Christmas “Wedding Video” Screening:

Watch your wedding video together on Christmas Eve, reminiscing about your big day.

Make it extra cozy with blankets, popcorn, and your favorite holiday treats.

9. Christmas Cards Featuring Your Wedding Photo

Design your Christmas cards using a favorite photo or photos from your wedding, perhaps with a festive overlay or holiday message.

Send them to friends and family as a way to celebrate your first Christmas as a married couple.

Quick budget saving tip: use these cards as your wedding thank you cards also.

10. “Wedding Cake” Christmas Cookies:

Recreate your wedding cake in cookie form. Spend an evening baking and decorating these cookies together, and enjoy them while watching a holiday movie.

11. First Christmas “Love Letter Exchange”

Write each other love letters reflecting on your first year of marriage and your hopes for the future.

Exchange these letters on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning as a heartfelt gift.

12. “First Dance” under the Christmas Tree:

Play your first dance song from your wedding and dance together under your Christmas tree, recreating that magical moment in a festive setting.

13. Wedding Dress/Attire Christmas Photo:

If you’re feeling playful, dress up in your wedding attire (or something reminiscent) for a few Christmas photos. This can be a fun way to combine your wedding memories with your first Christmas celebration.

14. “Honeymoon Christmas” Celebration:

If your honeymoon destination had a specific drink, meal, or tradition, recreate it at home as part of your Christmas celebration.

This brings a piece of your honeymoon into your first Christmas together.

15. Custom “Wedding Wine” Christmas Toast

If you have any wine or champagne left from your wedding, use it to toast on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

Reflect on your first year of marriage and share your hopes for the future.

16. “First Year Married” Time Capsule