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Welcome party

kdj2011kdj2011 member
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I am trying to figure out where to have a welcome party/meet and greet the night before the wedding because I'm sure that is when most people will be arriving.  I'm trying to keep it inexpensive.  Any one have any thoughts?  Where did you have yours if you had one?  I was thinking maybe one of the buffets?  I think I saw that Stinkerbell did that?  Any ideas are appreciated.  Still a year out but I like to be on top of stuff.
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  • GribblesGribbles member
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    edited December 2011
    We are having ours in Yolos at Planet Hollywood. Are you planning on hosting? We aren't, and I searched high and low for somewhere that wouldn't be a strain on our guests budgets. Yolos group menus start from $25/head, and the decor looks really funky and modern. You can only book it within 3 months of your event though. It is perfect for a mid-strip, informal dinner IMO.
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  • shaq123shaq123
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    edited December 2011

    We are having ours meet and greet at Studio B .The price is about $34. The buffet comes with all  you can drink wine and beer.
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  • stinkerbell6879stinkerbell6879 member
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    edited December 2011
    Actually we went to Margaritaville and it was an informal, just "Hey! This is where we are..." Really fun atmosphere and you could prob do so app's and "1st Drink On Us" and not spend to much. 
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    We just did beer and pizza up in the Vista Suite.  Hardly cost us anything, and it was a nice relaxed way to kick everything off.
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  • ebonyivory10ebonyivory10
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    edited December 2011
    We are also doing Yolo's, but I'm not sure if we are doing the group menu or just letting everyone get what they like off the menu.
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  • GribblesGribbles member
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    edited December 2011
    Ebonyivory - is that an option at Yolos? Most places won't do seperate checks which is a pain in the a*se!
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  • Kmills811Kmills811
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    edited December 2011
    We are also having our welcome dinner at Yolos!

    Gribbles - I talked to Keith who was extremely helpful and he said you could do seperate checks per table, if that helps!
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  • ebonyivory10ebonyivory10
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_nevada-las-vegas_welcome-party?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:91Discussion:f243a12e-5b9f-4cd0-afd7-1cfafa3ae4fbPost:bac60507-f21f-4c28-bb04-ef0c6e368a5d">Re: Welcome party</a>:
    [QUOTE]Ebonyivory - is that an option at Yolos? Most places won't do seperate checks which is a pain in the a*se!
    Posted by Gribbles[/QUOTE]

    We were actually looking at hosting it, so it would all be one check!
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  • kanterkowalkanterkowal
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_nevada-las-vegas_welcome-party?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:91Discussion:f243a12e-5b9f-4cd0-afd7-1cfafa3ae4fbPost:e2a533ca-4a61-452c-b334-03e92a91e69f">Re: Welcome party</a>:
    [QUOTE]Actually we went to Margaritaville and it was an informal, just "Hey! This is where we are..." Really fun atmosphere and you could prob do so app's and "1st Drink On Us" and not spend to much. 
    Posted by stinkerbell6879[/QUOTE]<div>
    </div><div>Love!  I was thinking about doing something like this as well. Some of our guests have really long flights into LV that day, and may want to just do something light and breezy.  

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  • junebug61103junebug61103
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    edited December 2011
    I have booked the double decker bus co. for a 2 hour guided strip tour for all our guests...seats like 72, holds 90 something total. Its $135/hour with 2 hour min. Im gonna bring a cooler with water, beer, pop, sangrias (my fave) and such. I thought as many times as people go to vegas they usually dont do a tour of the strip so this would be something different....with some great photo opportunities. We are also making a stop at the WTLV sign for pictures. We were gonna do a welcome dinner but even for passed hors d'ourves...it was going to be more expensive than our reception with MP catering. HTH & happy planning : ) 
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  • jennifercelinejenniferceline
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    edited December 2011
    junebug - What an awesome idea!  I've been looking for a meet & greet idea, so I just contacted the bus company. :)
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  • 11Vegas711Vegas7 member
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    edited December 2011
    We are just doing beer/pop and pizza in our Suite.  I really just wanted an informal time to hang out with everyone after making the long trip....and something cheap!  We have already almost doubled our budget....ouch. lol
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  • junebug61103junebug61103
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    edited December 2011
    @jenniferceline-glad I was able to help...your wedding plans look amazing. I love love looove your invites and especially your map...I kinda stole the idea and am using it in my wlecome packets...hope you don't mind.
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  • wenawinterwenawinter member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_nevada-las-vegas_welcome-party?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:91Discussion:f243a12e-5b9f-4cd0-afd7-1cfafa3ae4fbPost:33dafef9-db80-4103-9907-f3b2002c5cb6">Re: Welcome party</a>:
    [QUOTE]@jenniferceline-glad I was able to help...your wedding plans look amazing. I love love looove your invites and especially your map...I kinda stole the idea and am using it in my wlecome packets...hope you don't mind.
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    I love your map too!!! Do you mind if I ask where you got that from?  I'd love to include something like that in our welcome packs.
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  • kdj2011kdj2011 member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks Ladies! I knew you would have great ideas.  I am planning on hosting but am thinking just apps and drinks.  I love the double decker bus idea but I'm going to do that the day of on our way from the ceremony at MB to the dinner at Ceasars.  I'm glad it holds so many because then I can include everyone who comes.  Thanks!!
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  • Sara191431Sara191431 member
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    edited December 2011
    Re-Jenniferceline's map/invite - I know, I totally want to try to copy those too!  We shall see.
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  • tlj25tlj25 member
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    edited December 2011
    I loveeeeeeeeeeeee the double decker bus idea. Do you know if they provide transportation from strip hotel to downtown? Or do they just do strip tours? My ceremony is at Treasure Island (4p) and the reception is at Firefly (6p). I need to provide transportation for my guests, and the double decker bus sounds like an awesome idea.
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