Planning any wedding is tough, but a Las Vegas wedding can be especially difficult. It can be expensive and easily overwhelming. Our guide, however, will help you get through your ceremony with minimum stress and maximum fun!
Set a Budget
The first thing you need to do for your Las Vegas wedding is set a budget since the city can become incredibly expensive very quickly. Couples have the choice to pick a barebones wedding that provides the use of the chapel from $40 to $75, depending on the location. Alternatively, you can choose to get married at a high-end hotel like the Bellagio or Caesar’s Palace. Luxury packages easily cost as much as $15,000 to $20,000.
The best way to approach this situation is to set a budget for each service including attire, accessories, beauty, entertainment, flowers and decorations, invitations, jewelry, photography and video, planner, venue, catering, and rentals. By setting this budget, it will be much easier to choose a ceremony location.
Weddings are incredibly popular in Las Vegas, so it may be more cost effective to purchase your clothing, accessories, and invitations before you arrive in Sin City. If you’re unsure, call different venues and get a price quote in Las Vegas versus your current town.
Determine the Number of Guests
Some venues only allow a certain number of guests. For example, you can exchange vows in a helicopter, but you can only invite two or three witnesses. Las Vegas has several venues that allow 100 guests or more. There are also numerous intimate chapels that fit 30 guests or so. Keep in mind that a wedding with several guests may increase your budget.
Pick an Appropriate Venue
Anyone who researches destination weddings in Las Vegas will quickly find an array of choices ranging from budget to extravagant. First, narrow down which venues would be able to accommodate all your guests comfortably.
Second, consider the price. Many wedding venues offer multiple packages that come with different features to make your wedding easier and more memorable. While some may offer only fake flower petals, other packages may provide hair and makeup styling along with VIP services.
Finally, read reviews, and browse pictures taken by the venue. Many of the packages include a photographer whose pictures are often online to assist others who are deciding if the location is best for their special day.
Browse Each Las Vegas Wedding Package
Depending on your venue, there will likely be several wedding packages at varying price points. Sometimes these packages are cheaper than paying for everything separately. Some packages may offer at minimum a bouquet for the bride and bridesmaids, a single photography package, and a wedding planner. After you’ve calculated the cost of hiring and paying for the services individually, compare it to the price of the package.
Lastly, for those who want a luxurious experience, a high-end package may be necessary. These options include round-trip limousine services, hotel credits, better photographers, and even broadcasting for guests that can’t make it to the event on top of basic perks.
