The Best Choices for a Las Vegas Wedding
Las Vegas, Nevada, has long been considered the wedding capital of the world. A couple simply needs to present identification and $60 to the county clerk, and they will be granted a marriage license. Choices for Vegas wedding venues are seemingly endless, ranging from drive-thru chapels to luxurious resorts. If you plan to marry in Las Vegas, determine your budget and decide which wedding style suits your taste.
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Mountain Retreat
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If you're marrying in the summer, the Resort on Mount Charleston (mtcharlestonresort.com) offers an escape from the desert heat. Only a 30-minute drive from Las Vegas, this wedding venue is worlds apart from Sin City. The resort is nestled among pine trees and impressive mountains. The Resort on Mount Charleston will also handle the rehearsal dinner. A bridal suite and guest rooms are available. Most couples opt to say their vows outside on the terrace. The decorative gazebo and arbors provide the picturesque scene against the mountain backdrop.
Golf Course Setting
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If you are a golf enthusiast -- or simply enjoy the beautiful scenery -- consider a wedding on a golf course. TPC Las Vegas (tpc.com) is a hidden secret in the master planned community of Summerlin, minutes from the strip. This wedding spot overlooks the 18th green; the glowing Red Rock Mountains provide a backdrop. It is a perfect venue for an intimate ceremony and reception for up to 100 people. TPC offers wedding packages with buffets starting at $25.00 per person, according to Keri Macanas, food and beverage director. She says the venue is flexible in customizing a package that fits within your budget.
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All-Inclusive Packages
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Many Las Vegas wedding destinations offer "one-stop shopping." One of the most popular with locals is Sunset Gardens (sunsetgardens.com.) It is minutes from the lights of Vegas. Sunset Gardens boasts thousands of twinkling lights, flowers and a beautiful garden as its setting. In 2006, they added an indoor chapel and a wedding center. A couple can find whatever they need at the center, including a floral shop, tuxedos, bridal boutique and photographer.
Wedding Chapel
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Many of the thousands of individuals who marry annually in Las Vegas choose a quick ceremony in one of Vegas's various wedding chapels. There are even drive-thru varieties if you're looking for a lighthearted, quick service. The Little Church of the West (littlechurchlv.com), located on the Las Vegas strip, is one of the most visited chapels. It has provided the setting for numerous celebrity weddings throughout the decades. The chapel is the only historic landmark on the strip.
Romantic Ambiance
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You can plan a wedding in Las Vegas at an Italian or a French destination, thanks to the diverse mixture of casinos and resorts. Even within one resort, there are countless options. Enjoy the charm of old world Italy at the Venetian (venetian.com.) You might choose to be married on a gondola or a bridge above the Grand Canal. The Palazzo Waterfalls can serenade you as you say, "I do." The strip resorts typically accommodate parties from two people to hundreds.
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