Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Las Vegas Wedding ... what if?

What if this happened to you on your wedding day? ...

*Your heel gets caught on the aisle runner and your stumble down to your groom

*Your maid of honor forgets the Marriage License and the ceremony starts late as she runs back to the hotel to retreive it

*You spill red wine on your wedding dress during the cocktail hour

*Your DJ announces your new last name incorrectly - much to your mother-in-laws dismay

*Your cake cutting happens much too late and most guests have already departed or don't want to eat cake now as they dance the night away

. . . while these are common wedding scenarios - don't be a victim! Hire a wedding planner. While wedding planner's cannot stop the strange accidents from happening we do have the knowledge to assist with preventing all of the above and more!

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Las Vegas - Cheesy weddings?

Everyday, as a Las Vegas wedding & event planner, I am faced with the misconception that Las Vegas is still a place for a "cheesy" wedding. While you can still have that fun & cheesy Las Vegas ceremony or reception - this is so not the case for the majority of Las Vegas weddings!

I truly believe that no where else in the world do you have so many options for amazing and high-end ceremonies and receptions! Where else are there so many world class chefs that have several amazing restaurant venues - well, maybe New York. But even so, there are just so many unique venues here in Vegas that just do not compare! Plus, you have the ease of traveling to Vegas for your guests, the abundance of hotel room options, the fun nightlife of the Vegas Strip, and of course the gambling!

To learn more about cool, classy and unique Las Vegas wedding spots take a look through my postings! There are really hundreds and hundreds of high-end Las Vegas wedding options! My personal favorite enhancement- include something "Las Vegas" in your event. For instance, have Elvis make a surprise appearance at your reception... your guests will love it! Your can still keep it classy - but fun!

Cheers to a great wedding event... wherever you are!

Thursday, August 23, 2007

Outdoor Wedding Ceremonies in Las Vegas???

It is true! The latest trend is to have an outdoor ceremony in Las Vegas. Even in the middle of the dead heat of summer!?! Crazy as it is... it is true! Just make sure that if your ceremony is anytime from May to September that it takes place after 7pm .... or it is just too hot!

There are so many unique outdoor ceremony locations in Las Vegas that have emerged over the past few years. Almost every hotel - in order to stay competitve - will offer an outdoor ceremony location. Some of these locations are amazing and relatively inexpensive. The Terrace of the Bellagio is a great location that overlooks the Bellagio water fountains. The Lakeside chapels overlooking the lake at Desert Shores is another location that is somewhat of a secret still. Or what about the outlook at Red Rock overlooking the Las Vegas valley and red mountains? A little rustic but still amazing and unique! And of course there are the many poolside locations that have emerged throughout the Las Vegas hotels. A new favorite - getting married poolside at the Dolphin habitat at The Mirage. Especially if you are a dolphin lover this is a great ceremony location with Dolphins swimming & jumping behind you! Very cool!

So remember when choosing your ceremony location - the Las Vegas valley has no limits or boundaries for unique ceremony venues. If you can imagine a ceremony somewhere - chances are - for the right $$ amount - the location will accomodate you! The sky is the limit in Las Vegas!

Thursday, August 9, 2007

Why Have a Las Vegas Wedding?

Lately it seems that I have been receiving a ton of emails from brides considering Las Vegas as an option for their wedding location. They are unsure if Las Vegas is their destination for their wedding. So, I am here to tell all that Las Vegas is the BEST city for weddings and receptions - hands down! There is truly no where else in the world that you can find so many options for both ceremony and receptions... and it is so easy for guests to travel to, find hotel rooms, and have the time of their lives!

Only in Vegas can you get married by Elvis and then head to dinner at Liberace's old Italian restuarant. Or get married under the stars in a lush garden poolside setting followed by dinner in a Frech restuarant operated by a top French Chef. How about getting married with the Las Vegas Strip as your backdrop and dancing with your guests all night in a famous private Night Club. Like to play golf - or just like the green golf setting? Las Vegas has plenty of fantastic Country Clubs for great wedding backdrops! The options are endless for a Las Vegas wedding!