this is great

SGustafson07

I just want to say, being new to this, there is so much information here! I am just in initial planning but just looking through old posts, and at some of the bios I have seen, its really given me some great ideas! thanks!

I think for budget reasons an insuite reception sounds great. Especially for the cost of bringing in outside catering and bar service. about half the price of in hotel catering price for food alone! I like the idea of one of the suites at THE hotel at Mandalay Bay, but I am confused on exactly how many guests they hold. Their website says the bigger suite holds 35 but I thought I read some reviews that they had more guests than that? I have emailed them twice this past week with no answer from the wedding dept..

The cosmopolitan wrap around terrace suite looks AWESOME but not very socially friendly unless you are on the balcony. The room doesn't look like it has an open-flowing- kind of feel. Plus, my dad, who is a local, said their guests rooms are fairly small. 

I tried to sift through some of the brides bio's who held in suite's at mandalay bay but I only saw about 4 or 5. if anybody has any input it would be greatly appreciated

anyway I look forward to getting to know you all a little more! thanks again in advance  

ahhhitsshannyn

I do not have much information on the suites but welcome! Most girls use the Vista suite at MB for their in suite. I think I have heard of it holding around 60- but I think 40-50 is more comfortable. Have you looked at the Terrace Suite at MGM? I do not think a lot of girls have used it but I LOVE that is has that HUGE terrace. Good luck!

SGustafson07

I have looked into it. I actually just gave in and called MB, they have a suite that is much larger in thehotel that isn't listed on the website. She couldn't give me a price quote as they won't have the dates for next may out yet, but she did say that for this may 17, as in this week lol, it started at $636 a night. Which, when you put it into perspective is pretty cheap for a reception venue and hotel room! Plus I noticed a 20% off suites deal on selected dates throughout the year, and this year the week that I would be getting married was included. So that would be awesome. 

I have been engaged for a year, but with new baby I just kind of put it off.. saying we'd elope. But now that I've decided what I definately want to do, I have wedding fever! It's all I can think about  

MarryingmyKnight

I hope you get the wedding you want!  Good Luck with everything.  I am am MB bride but I am doing a lunch at Maggianos.  SO many ladies had such rave reviews that I decided to do something there.  I can't wait!  December can't get here fast enough.

bern0927

Welcome and congratulation! We are having a small in-suite reception at Planet Hollywood (dinner at Trevi first). I looked into the MGM Terrace, but they were all booked on our weekend. The spa on the terrace would have been amazing! They were great to work with too when I was getting information from them. Best of luck in finding "the suite."

aegrish

Welcome!  I'm not having an in-suite but just wanted to say hi!

nycheryl

Welcome!!!

I'm a MB bride with a reception at Maggiano's. 

A friend booked the MGM terrace suite for a party once - it was AWESOME.  We spent the entire night on the balcony.

SGustafson07

Thanks everyone! I hope it goes well. I have eaten at Maggianos, and heard great reception dinner reviews as well. Their prices are also pretty good. Just knowing my friends and family they would somehow manage to get sidetrack on the way there so I think it's best for us to be in one place LOL. 

I got a really great price quote from Masterpiece Catering, for heavy appetizers and drinks for 35 people, around $60 per person. I thought that was pretty good.