How to Have a Beautiful, Stylish and Hip Wedding in Las Vegas

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Go designer – outfitting your Vegas wedding party in the best

Las Vegas is one of the premier fashion and shopping centers of the US, so there’s no need for puffy-sleeved wedding gowns, unfortunate bridesmaid’s dresses and stiff tuxes. 

You and your wedding party can look dapper in some great threads from the hottest designers around. 

Check out these great wedding outfitters:

• Brides by Demetrios (featured gown by Demetrios is shown at right) - Las Vegas store tel: 702-871-1616

• Couture Bride, luxury bridal salon in Las Vegas  - tel: 702-647-7778

• Tuxedo Junction,  Las Vegas store tel:702-873-8830).

Atmosphere – setting the mood in a perfect setting

Wedding chapels are a dime a dozen in Vegas, but you don’t have to settle for less when planning your amazing day. 

Lake Las Vegas Resort

The Lake Las Vegas Resort (pictured at right)is one of the most romantic places to host your special day. 

With a foyer overlooking the manmade lake, this is a great venue for an evening wedding. 

They also have reception spaces that accommodate up to 2,100 guests. 

Red Rock Hotel and Resort

Red Rock Hotel and Resort can fulfill most of your needs, with in-house catering services, a beautiful outdoor wedding area, great reception rooms and connections with some of the best wedding coordinators in town.  Prices for catering and venues range from $90 to $240 per guest. 

Wynn Weddings at the Wynn Wedding Salons

The luxurious Wynn Hotel has great wedding packages ranging from a modest $990 to the extravagant $23,000 and up affair. 

The Wynn's "Just the Basics" Vegas wedding package is shown at left. This basic ceremony package is priced at $1690 and includes a champagne toast, a wedding DVD, and photos.

The party doesn’t end

Vegas is, of course, known for its unstoppable party scene.  And why shouldn’t you take advantage? 

Start your wedding week with separate bachelor and bachelorette parties.  For some suggestions on what to do for your pre-wedding party, check out our articles.

A new trend in the Vegas wedding scene is to take your wedding party out clubbing after the ceremony and reception. 

This is a great way to make time for family with a nice meal and then enjoy the great Vegas nightlife scene with those who want to party.  This also saves you some hassle in booking a venue and a DJ for your reception.

Honeymooning – when everyone else has gone home

Some of the better hotels in Vegas offer a night in their honeymoon suite along with a wedding package. 

This is a great way to start your Vegas honeymoon off in style and comfort, even if you’re not planning on sticking around Vegas for long.

Check out the elegant and hip VIP suite at THEhotel at Mandalay Bay, shown at left.  (click on photo to see larger version).  This gorgeous suite is a great Vegas honeymoon suite option. 

If you do decide to have your honeymoon in Vegas, you’ll have plenty to keep you busy. 

Check out the beautiful natural surroundings of Las Vegas by taking a rafting trip or going on a hike through the Red Rock Canyon. 

Or, if you’re more inclined to relax, rent out a luxury cabana at some of the coolest pools around town, such as the Bare VIP pool at the Mirage (shown at left).