I know what you mean about New Years Day! I just pretty much quit drinking and to be honest was never a big drinker anyway so, yes I will not be feeling bad on New Years Day and will be able to celebrate our Christmas and not be hung over lol.
That's sounds like a great wedding with a small group of people and time being on the beach. Then going to the football game. A memory of a lifetime.
My wife and I got married in Vegas with a small group of people but, we wouldn't change it for nothing. It's our 25th anniversary coming up in April. We were going to go back to Vegas but, that might have to wait for another year.