Vegas Wedding-Hotel or Chapel?

teacherjodee

So we have decided to get married in Vegas in October. I have done some research but everything seems to be overwhelming and the point of getting married in Vegas was a stress free wedding! Does anyone have recommendations for a hotel or chapel? Our budget is low. $1000 or less for the actual ceremony.Thanks!

teacherjodee

Also, we want something classy, not cheesy!

vanityink

LingerLonger1 said:

teacherjodee said:

Also, we want something classy, not cheesy!

Hotel then.

Agree for the vast majority of chapels I've seen out there... My friend had a very classy wedding at Bellagio, I think it was, but not cheap at all, so that's probably out.

manateehugger

Agree about the hotel also if you aren't looking for quick (and cheesy). We had a friend do a wedding at the Venetian, but I think they shelled out thousands for it. 

Honestly, most Vegas wedding venues that aren't cheesy will probably charge a lot because they've sort of got a monopoly. If you aren't dead-set on Vegas, you might be able to find something lovely and cheaper closer to home. Maybe still do a Vegas mini-moon?

Also, cross post this on the Vegas board for more specific recommendations. 

ellenmarie30

There are a lot of options in Vegas, just take the time to look at all the packages and I'm sure you'll find something you like and in your budget. It took us a few weeks but finally found what we wanted.

coopsbaby

Come on over to the Vegas board, lots of good ideas there! DH and I got married at the Chapel of the Flowers. Definitely not at all cheesy, gorgeous chapel and grounds, excellent staff. I think ceremonies start at about $200.

zitiqueen

teacherjodee said:

Also, we want something classy, not cheesy!

Post your question on the Las Vegas board. Be sure to mention the "classy, not cheesy" part too. Vegas brides love it when people post asking for their help and then call their weddings cheesy.

zitiqueen

missax said:

teacherjodee said:

Also, we want something classy, not cheesy!

Post your question on the Las Vegas board. Be sure to mention the "classy, not cheesy" part too. Vegas brides love it when people post asking for their help and then call their weddings cheesy.

None of the ladies (and gent) on the Vegas board would take offense to this at all. As a Vegas bride I know exactly what she means by cheesy.

I'm a Vegas bride too. Define cheesy.

teacherjodee

Elvis impersonator officiant, rent a gown, 80s decor

sdg2502

I'm a Vegas bride too  

Basically everyone we tell about Vegas has the same first impression, that's it going to be really tacky or cheesy, so we are used to that! 

From my research, the hotel chapels are much more expensive than the traditional Vegas chapel idea which have ceremonies starting for $200-300.  I was speaking to a co-worker today who got married at the Chapel of Flowers in an outside ceremony.  It sounded gorgeous, plus it was broadcast on the internet for friends and family back home.  If you are eloping just the two of you, you could easily do that plus treat yourself to a great meal!  Come and join us on the Vegas board anyway, everyone is so lovely and helpful and happy to share everything they find out, I'd be lost without them!