First timer with lots of questions

Re: First timer with lots of questions

• KarmenK member

  

  September 2016

  I would definitely get a rental car at least for a day- that helped a lotttttt with getting around fast. also, if you get to the marriage license bureau right when they open, there is like no line and then there is a Lee's liquor right around that area as well and they usually open at 9am so you can kill two birds with one stone. We got cupcakes from Retro Bakery, I ordered a bunch of mini cupcakes so people could try different flavors and it was pretty cheap - we got a cupcake tower to go along with it too- you can call and they will give you a quote
  

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• vegasgroom mod

  

  September 2016

  I'd definitely do rental car; cab expenses can add up dramatically fast in Vegas.  Many hotels still offer free parking, although just like how many hotels used to not have resort fees, the free parking is starting to dry up too.
  
  25-30 is good size for Vista with room to spare, and don't overlook wraparound at the Cosmo.  I like Cosmo because you get an actual balcony and can have it overlooking the Mandalay fountains if desired; versus Vista just windows, and ideally just view of strip facing north, but I'm not sure if they'll guarantee a strip view or not.
  
  Jason's is good, we did that for food on wedding day for bridal party, it was reasonably priced and large quantity.
  
  I think the one issue you'll run into is related to serving your alcohol; you're going to need a lot of ice, cups, etc.  That's a lot of hassle on wedding day; do you have a few people who can take on that duty of running errands earlier in the day?  I'd recommend going to walmart and grabbing a bunch of those cheap styrofoam coolers, cups and as many bags of ice as will fit in the coolers because there's no guarantee how long the ice will last from the machines at the hotel, plus you don't want to have people running back and forth to the ice machine during your reception to refill coolers.

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• Knottie1471461817 member

  

  September 2016

  Thank you so much for all of the information! I know my family will be very willing to run errands for us. We will get a rental car. Do you know if Mandalay offers early check in or should we get the suite for Saturday night and Sunday night. I was hoping to not have to rent a suite on Saturday night since the rates are so much higher but I'd rather not be stressed out.

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• vegasgroom mod

  

  September 2016

  Early check in is completely random based on whether the suites are booked or not, and how many people vacate their rooms on time.  I was going to suggest considering booking for two nights solely to ensure you get the room, but I think you're probably safe for a Sunday night given many people leave on Sunday.  There's been some history of Mandalay giving away Vista's to gamblers who decide to stay longer than expected, or arrive/book without notice, which causes 'regular people' who had a room booked and paid to get bumped to other rooms like media suite, etc.  I haven't seen that occur for a Sunday night though so I think you're safe; if you were doing a one night booking for a Friday or Saturday that would carry some risk.

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• xoeden member

  

  September 2016

  Early check-ins are never guaranteed. You can ask nicely, but they'll tell you they won't honor it.
  
  If you can spring for it, two nights really does make things more simple; especially if you're wanting an earlier wedding. We're doing a single night only at the MGM, but have specifically planned a later evening wedding, knowing that our early check-in request isn't guaranteed.

  

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