cirque du soliel for reception?

rachelejoy4

i have a large budget and was wondering if doing an afternoon wedding with a dinner around 5 then a cirque show for everyone would be fun? also since that would cut out a dance, would it be a good idea to get a couple tables at a club like xs and everyone who wanted to dance after the show could go there?

direy25

You know your guests best.  If you think they would enjoy this then go for it.

vegasgroom

I personally wouldn't do that but I say that based on how much I enjoyed mingling with friends and family that I hadn't seen for years or decades during our reception. 

rachelejoy4

well because i have to pay for all the plane tickets and hotels im only having close friends and family so there will be no one i havent seen in awhile. i see them every week so i want something differen then the chicken dance for the reception

direy25

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[QUOTE]<strong>well because i have to pay for all the plane tickets and hotels</strong>im only having close friends and family so there will be no one i havent seen in awhile. i see them every week so i want something differen then the chicken dance for the reception
Posted by rachelejoy4[/QUOTE]
Why do you HAVE to pay for these things?  And as I said in my PP, if you think your guests will enjoy it, that's fine.  VG was just saying why he wouldn't personally do it.

rachelejoy4

because i want all of my and his family and friends to be there and to mke sure it isnt a financial stress on anyone, and because i want to, im paying for them. 

vegasgroom

Would I like someone to fly me to Vegas, feed me, put me up in a hotel and take me to a show?  Hard to not enjoy that.  No chicken dance kind of ruins it though.

smokeybailey

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[QUOTE]well because i have to pay for all the plane tickets and hotels im only having close friends and family so there will be no one i havent seen in awhile.<strong> i see them every week so i want something differen then the chicken dance for the reception</strong>
Posted by rachelejoy4[/QUOTE]

Guess what?  Many of us had a great reception that didn't include the chicken dance.  I am not sure what your point is here. Also, I had only close friends and family (48 guests including me and DH).

No, I would rather have a more social reception where I can mingle and hang with friends and family even if I see them regularly.  Plus I don't like Cirque; I'd rather play craps.

Also since I am EXTREMELY grumpy today I'll let you know that proper casing and spell check can be your friends.

rachelejoy4

lol well im not trying to say the chicken dance isnt fun, just not unique

valerie1223

I would have to say this would be an incredibly long day not only for the bride and groom but for your guests as well.  when you factor in getting ready, photos, ceremony, dinner, show and then club what a long day.  I would recommend breaking the day up over a weekend. My weekend starting with a meet and greet in our suite.  our wedding day was filled with getting ready, lunch, first look, photos, ceremony, more photos, cocktail hour, dinner..no dancing just a simple sit down dinner which everyone loved and then ended with close friends hanging at a fun bar. the following day brunch, site seeing, a show which included a buffet. This was the best weekend ever for me, my husband, friends and family.

rachelejoy4

well im doing it from my phone which for some reason wont let me use caps lock on these boards. also,  my point is that someone had said they would rather mingle with people they havent seen in years and i made it clear i dont have people attending my wedding that i havent seen in years. youre rude and im sure everyone dreaded going to your boring reception

wiwicaty

I don't know.... I love Cirque shows but I'm not sure I'd want to add one to my wedding day, it's a personal thing though. Maybe if you ask around, since you're having just a few guests, they'll be able to give you their opinions..? The nightclub idea on the other hand is very popular and fun, we did it for our wedding and loved it.

lsvensson

I would avoid the club thing, if you're using it as your reception-- not sure if you have any older guests/family attending, but I don't know if a grandmother, for example, or even my parents, would dig going to XS for my reception.

Clirque could be cool-- like a PP said (who certainly didn't have a boring reception, by the looks of the recaps), I think people appreciate the chance to just mingle in a more casual atmosphere.  But you know your guests best, so you'll know what they'd appreciate.

smokeybailey

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[QUOTE]well im doing it from my phone which for some reason wont let me use caps lock on these boards. also,  my point is that someone had said they would rather mingle with people they havent seen in years and i made it clear i dont have people attending my wedding that i havent seen in years.<strong> youre rude and im sure everyone dreaded going to your boring reception</strong>
Posted by rachelejoy4[/QUOTE]

Bwahahaha.  Oh, I am sure; I am probably the most boring one here.  Between the Elvis impersonator, piano man, 4 course meal, DJ and dancing, after party with bottle service, and day after cabanas, I bet my guests were simply yawning.

Oh, does your phone prohibit apostrophes as well?

missjets

If you want to take your guests to a show, you should do it the day before or after. It's weird to host your guests but not be able to talk to them. Also, cirque shows are freezing cold...I've learned to wear warmer clothes - to me it's super uncomfortable in a cocktail dress.

downtownbebebrown

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: cirque du soliel for reception? : Bwahahaha.  Oh, I am sure; I am probably the most boring one here.  Between the Elvis impersonator, piano man, 4 course meal, DJ and dancing, after party with bottle service, and day after cabanas, I bet my guests were simply yawning. Oh, does your phone prohibit apostrophes as well?
Posted by smokeybailey[/QUOTE]

<div>smokeyballs... oops i mean smokey bailey, thanks for the humor!</div><div>
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Gribbles

I agree doing a Cirque show as part of your meet and greet, or the night after would be better.

Cirque shows tend to be quite hypnotic and rhythmic, and personally, made me feel sleepy - when we came out we were definitely not in a party nightclub type mood. It will be a bit of a mood breaker and might interrupt  the 'flow' of your wedding - leading to early nights / losing people if you are moving from place to place.

I also think it would be a bit weird sitting there in a packed theatre in a wedding dress.

downtownbebebrown

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[QUOTE]i have a large budget and was wondering if doing an afternoon wedding with a dinner around 5 then a cirque show for everyone would be fun? also since that would cut out a dance, would it be a good idea to get a couple tables at a club like xs and everyone who wanted to dance after the show could go there?
Posted by rachelejoy4[/QUOTE]

<div><div>Sounds like you are a Wynn bride, or aleast thinking that direction ;) I am doing Wynn start to finish. I am doing a cocktail hour after reception, elivs as live entertainment helping with bridal toss and 1st dance...Then Dinner & Cake Cutting.....Then after party, maybe XS or blush</div><div>
</div><div>Your idea could work, especially if Wynn has a private viewing box large enough (not sure on that). But keep in mind most Cirq shows are long and tiring. Maybe this would be best done the night before?</div></div><div>
</div><div>Goodluck and ask away!</div>

poisonivy1121

When I saw the subject of this post, I cringed.  Going to a cirque after your wedding is kind of like going to the movies. You can't talk to your guests and even though you see them every week, don't you want to chat with them?? I agree with those people who said do it the day before or the day after.  If you could get a private box that would be cool but still not as the reception.

IMO, if you have a large budget, I would treat your people to a super fancy meal at an unique or exclusive venue followed by partying.  

vegasgroom

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[QUOTE]well im doing it from my phone which for some reason wont let me use caps lock on these boards. also,  my point is that someone had said they would rather mingle with people they havent seen in years and i made it clear i dont have people attending my wedding that i havent seen in years.<strong> youre rude and im sure everyone dreaded going to your boring reception</strong>
Posted by rachelejoy4[/QUOTE]

Well at least now we know you're not the one providing your 'large budget' for your princess day.

direy25

OP, from reading your previous posts (renting a dinner train for your engagement party, personalized bottles of champagne as STD's, etc), I really think you might be putting too much emphasis on impressing your guests with the WOW factor.  People generally go to weddings to celebrate with people, not sit & watch a show.  Also, it's Vegas, that's already part of the wow factor.

But I'm sure you'll hit me back with a comment about how boring my reception was too.

rachelejoy4

Lol wow do you sit around and read posts all day? Especially after being married for over 4 months...weird. Anyway, not the wynn, I was thinking about it because it's gorgeous but I want to go with the outdoor terrace at the bellagio bc they can set the fountains to a requested song at the moment of the kiss how cute is that! It's crazy all the rude people on this site! Isn't it for helping people?

rachelejoy4

Oh and "vegasgroom", why would I pay for my wedding? It's always the bride's parents that do that. You're right...you caught me....it isn't me providing the large budget...shocker

direy25

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[QUOTE]Oh and "vegasgroom", <strong>why would I pay for my wedding? It's always the bride's parents that do that.</strong> You're right...you caught me....it isn't me providing the large budget...shocker
Posted by rachelejoy4[/QUOTE]
Wow, what century do you live in?  A good majority of couples actually pay for their own weddings these days...shocker... 

I also like how you comment on how rude the posters here are but you're the one that insulted another bride's reception. 

And finally, yes, I do still hang around the boards because it was advice from other married ladies that helped me the most.  You know, the one's that have actually gone through every aspect of the wedding planning.

vegasgroom

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[QUOTE]Oh and "vegasgroom", why would I pay for my wedding? It's always the bride's parents that do that. You're right...you caught me....it isn't me providing the large budget...shocker
Posted by rachelejoy4[/QUOTE]

It's not that I caught you, people who have their own money to do nice things for others just typically don't come off as pompous and arrogant; I just put two and two together.

As for my presence here four months after I got married, that would be because I love Las Vegas and I really enjoy trying to help others have as enjoyable a wedding day there as I did.  You probably would not understand that since it sounds like your primary goal in doing nice things for others is to impress them.

wiwicaty

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[QUOTE]Oh and "vegasgroom", why would I pay for my wedding? It's always the bride's parents that do that. You're right...you caught me....it isn't me providing the large budget...shocker
Posted by rachelejoy4[/QUOTE]

So you're saying that if it wasn't for your parents you two adults (I'm assuming you're adults) could only afford a cheap ass wedding... Hmm, way to impress others. Guess what, It's NOT always the bride's parents that pay. In fact it rarely is anymore, but you wouln't know since you're still flaunting your parents' money like a kiddo. We had a large budget that was ours, since it was meant for our wedding day and we are two adults that take pride in being responsible for their own plans. If you're so concerned with impressing your guests I suggest you do it through your own merit. That would actually be impression-worthy.

wiwicaty

And about that other attempt at being snarky... Like direy and VG mentioned, it would be hard for new brides to get help if none of the "old" ones hung out to actually share their experiences. Do you get the point of the boards now? Oh, but one never knows how a thread is going to turn out, especially for the obnoxious clueless newbs.

Sin715

Hmmmmmm something doesn't seem right about OP.......feels like it has Aegrish written all over it, lol!

If not wow, i'm shocked! Way to insult almost every one of the regulars on this board in a single thread!!

smokeybailey

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[QUOTE]Hmmmmmm something doesn't seem right about OP.......feels like it has Aegrish written all over it, lol! If not wow, i'm shocked! Way to insult almost every one of the regulars on this board in a single thread!!
Posted by Sin715[/QUOTE]

GIRL!  I was going to say the same thing but I couldn't remember her nickname.

I'm not insulted.  I considered the source and then forgot about it.  Trust me there aint' no party like a smokeybailey party.  Can I get a wut wut?

j9lights

Anyone who cares about Cirque shows and such...
There are 7 Cirque shows at seven different properties.  They are each a hour and a half long.  They vary in theme and style.  Some may be more appropriate for a wedding activity than others.  There are often wedding couples in the audience seeing the show after their weddings.  Sometimes they are alone, sometimes in a large group.  There are no privates boxes in any of the theaters.  The theaters are kept at a balmy 70 degrees so that it is comfortable onstage once all the lights are on. 
I personally think they are better options for activities before the wedding, like Zumanity for a bachelor/ett party, Love for an after rehearsal dinner activity etc.

Le Reve is at the Wynn and not a Cirque show.  It is quite romantic (Plot has to do with love lost and found etc)

If you are interested in more info let me know..

vegasgroom

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[QUOTE].<strong> But keep in mind most Cirq shows are long and tiring.</strong> Maybe this would be best done the night before? Goodluck and ask away!
Posted by downtownbebebrown[/QUOTE]

ROFL, that's exactly how I feel about Cirque shows.