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This intimate 40 guest wedding at the Wynn used inspiration from terrariums and greenery for the theme, which complimented the gold, peach and blushing pink colors elsewhere in the wedding. Photographed by the lovely team of Tiffani and Ellie at Sun & Sparrow, you will be blown away by the ways the natural theme was incorporated into the details.
Jason and Victoria traveled from Los Angeles for their destination wedding which was held in the peaceful and private Primrose Court at Wynn, and included a number of DIY projects pulled from wedding blogs and Pinterest to complete the theme.
The bride, Victoria, writes: “I did all of the centerpieces, table numbers, and cake table decor. My favorite was how the terrarium apothecary jars turned out. It was long and laborious but it came together just as I wanted.” She even spent time creating initial prototypes to make sure all of the projects turned out just perfectly. What attention to detail. To complete the floral looks, Pam at The Palette assisted, adding peach Sahara roses and green orchids to the manzanita branches.
After the garden ceremony, and a short bridal portrait shoot, the wedding party headed over to Joe’s Stonecrab restaurant at the Forum Shops to dine, drink and dance. What a sweet end to a beautiful day.
Such a cute first look sequence!
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Wedding Venue: Wynn Las Vegas, Primrose Court / Reception Venue: Joe’s Stonecrab at Caesars Palace / Photographer: Sun & Sparrow Photography / Hair + Makeup: Makeup in the 702 / Floral: Pam at The Palette / Cake: Aracelli Cake Studio / Stationery: Wedding Invitations by Wedding Paper Divas
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Yesterday I shared some tips and thoughts on hosting a wedding reception in a sweet Las Vegas hotel suite. Following up on that post, here are some suite options for hosting your wedding reception.
These rooms were chosen based on their price point, ease of access and the amount of success brides and grooms have had pulling off their own receptions in them. There are a multitude of choices around town though, so be sure to share your favorite suite in the comments!
Mandalay Bay – Vista or Media Suite
Photos, Tour, Floorplans: {Vista Suite, Media Suite}
These are, arguably, the most popular suites for couples to use for DIY reception parties. And well they should be! They’re well priced, it’s fairly easy to cater yourself and the views can be spectacular. The Vista Suite has a slightly better layout the the Media Suite and a larger bar area, but the Media seems to have better sound proofing if you think things will get rowdy. You may be tempted to get the Hospitality Suite, but it’s not recommended. The hotel will almost certainly know you are ONLY hosting a party and will need food and beverage. It could be very difficult to cater this event with anyone but Mandalay Bay’s planners
# of People: Media Suite with 1035 square foot living room area, with seating for 22 people, will hold up to 40 people. Vista Suite with 949 square foot living area: seating for 21 people, will hold around 40 comfortably
Special features: Expansive views of the Strip, pool or south Las Vegas/airport. The Media Suite has a mini theatre room with a huge TV and sound system, plus a bar area. Vista Suite has three huge TVs, a large dining table and bar.
Cost: $480 – 780+
Be aware: Hotel security shows up around 9pm, make sure you have escorts with keycards to get straggler guests up.
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MGM Skyline Terrace Suite
These are newly renovated two-story suites with a nearly 800 square foot open air patio (hence the “terrace” part of the name) showing off the Las Vegas Strip in all its glory. Lots of seating both indoors and out, there are limited amounts of these suites available, making them unbookable online.
Best for: 30 people in a 2086 square foot room, including terrace. The wedding chapel staff told me in March 2013 that they were best for 25 people, though…
Special features: That magnificent outdoor patio! Those views!
Cost: $700-800+
Be aware: Only 14 of these suites available, and they must be booked via phone.
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Cosmopolitan Wraparound Terrace Suite
Cosmopolitan is the Strip’s hipster darling hotel at the moment (April 2013), with their Wraparound Terrace Suites featuring panoramic 480 square foot verandahs sporting views of the Bellagio fountain and Strip, making them an attractive option for wedding ceremonies and proposals. They are a little pricey, but they are beautiful rooms with lots of high tech upgrades.
Best for: 40 people in this 1680 square foot room (including terrace) Seating for 17
Special features: The huge balcony with coveted Bellagio fountain views. Wine fridge.
Cost: $300-975+
Be aware: The floors the suites are on are keycard access only, so you will need someone to bring guests up to the room. The fairly small casino has quite a bit of security, you might get questioned if you are seen carrying large amounts of booze and party goods up to the room. On the upside, wraparound suites in the east tower might be easy to access with party supplies – it’s a straight shot up from the parking garage to the room
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Mirage Hospitality Suite
At 1105 square feet and on a special floor, the Mirage Hospitality Suite is the perfect setting for guests planning a small gathering. With entertainment in the form of a sound system and DVD player, a dining table for 8 well as a wet bar, these rooms are stylish and open.
Best for: 1105 sq ft, 20-30 people, seating for 15
Special features: Sound bar with USB port and DVD/CD feed with surround sound set up for being your own DJ, 2 large TVs, wet bar and personal fridges. Available in 1 or 2 bedroom versions
Cost: $210-334+
Be aware: This is another hotel with security after 9pm. The suites are on the top two floors of Mirage and require keycard access as well. Only one bedroom Hospitality Suites are available for online booking, to book two bedroom Hospitality Suites you must do so over the phone
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The D Suite
The D hotel was renovated and reopened in 2012 on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas. For those who choose to have a ceremony at the Golden Nugget or at another nearby downtown location like Neon Museum, The Smith Center or World Market Center, this would make a great choice for a small post-wedding party. The hotel has a retro Vegas vibe, and the suites reflect this.
Best for: 15-20 people, seating for 10
Special features: A wet bar with 2 fridges, three TVs, and a well located central downtown location
Cost: 159-399
Be aware: Again, the lobby is quite small so be aware when you are bringing supplies up to the room. The elevators are kind of small and slow, too.
Things to keep in mind: these suites are not just for wedding ceremonies or receptions, they would be great for bachelorette or bachelor parties, meet and greets for your guests, post-rehearsal parties, dessert receptions and cake cuttings. I’ve even seen day after wedding brunch spreads!
Be sure to read tips and tricks on hosting your own wedding reception. Or perhaps you prefer to host your wedding at a mansion or private home.
If you are are not set on doing everything yourself, Planet Hollywood’s Apex and Panoramic suites area really fun game-centric rooms with great mid-Strip views. They are only bookable through a coordinator, though, and you must use in house catering. Palms and Hard Rock have AMAZING suites that are super pricey, but offer one of a kind amenities. You could even rent one of the fantasy suites at Caesars Palace, including the same room used in the movie “The Hangover” or the Absolut themed suite.
Another choice is Orleans, which is slightly off Strip. Their Stardust suite is huge and is “free” with the requirement of a $4,000 food and beverage minimum, and must be booked through catering. Probably not so hard to spend since it’s all inhouse catering and liquor, though.
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On Friday we got to take a peek at Pamela’s sweet bridal shower tea party. It’s no surprise that her circus themed wedding to Kenny held in a city park near Las Vegas was no less charming. Again, photographer Elizabeth Le was on hand to capture the casual ceremony and the totally DIY reception that followed.
Pamela and Kenny kept the wedding ceremony and carnival style reception family friendly and on budget. The location was a park in Boulder City near Las Vegas called Wilbur Square/Bicentennial Park. Pamela says “I loved having it outdoors without the cost of a golf course lawn, it was spring so the weather was ideal with lots of shade trees but enough open space to be flexible.”
When talk to Pamela about this wedding, it would actually be easier to say what WASN’T handmade by the bride and groom. Every single crafty detail other than the face painting, photobooth and wedding photography was done at home in the weekends ahead of the wedding. That includes the fabric photo backdrop (made by Kenny, the industrious groom) and the peach and teal decor: colored pinwheels, tissue pompoms, paper chains, pennants/bunting and ribbon wands (the bride and groom assembly-lined these.)
Even the little circus-inspired props like carousel horses and the hula hoop and gumball machine centerpieces were repurposed for the wedding. These items were found via searching online on eBay and Craigslist or some serious thrifting, then spraypainted to match the colors.
How did Pamela keep this wedding on budget? Many things, like hair and makeup and made-to-order crepes, for example, were provided via friends, family or bride and groom power! The face painter and photobooth were booked via Groupon deals with additional packages tacked on. Wedding guests drank lemonade hand-squeezed by Kenny, the groom, and dined on handmade sweet crepes topped with fresh fruits, Nutella or pie filling. The food and beverage came from a whole lot of trips to Costco and Sam’s Club!
Here’s what Pamela had to say about the wedding’s feel:
As with the bridal shower, I wanted more of a party/get-together. I wanted something different & fun that would be interactive for guests and memorable. I had devised a plan to already be up (the aisle) as guests arrived. They just came up to hug me, congratulate us, etc. then the music started and people were asked to take a seat for the ceremony. I loved having it outdoors without the cost of a golf course lawn, it was spring so the weather was ideal with lots of shade trees but enough open space to be flexible.
Boulder City is considered an oasis in the desert, and living in the south-end of Vegas it was only a short drive from our home. Their grass is luscious green and well maintained for all their annual events. Their parks department was super helpful and cooperative, they even offered to shut down the street from regular traffic (allowing through wedding guests only) and provide electricity/generators for the day. The process was so simple and the fee was very reasonable, so I felt they deserved my business. After finalizing the reservation date, my husband & I rode out there with a tape measure and pen & paper and mapped the whole thing out for set-up, down to the distance between each tree.
Then, for their closing trick, Kenny whisked Pamela away in her cute little leather jacket on his motorcycle!
Vendor and Venue Goodness:
Wedding Ceremony & Reception Venue: Wilbur Square/Bicentennial Park, Boulder City / Photographer: Elizabeth Le Photography / Wedding Dress: David’s Bridal / Jewelry: / Bride’s Shoes: Michael Antonio / Bride’s Felt Bouquet: Etsy, Miss Jennifer Rae / Makeup + Hair: A friend / Catering: Costco, Sam’s Club / Rentals: Furniture - Rebel Party Rentals / Children’s Face Painter: Amazing Face Painting / Photobooth: Pink Shutter Photobooth / Craft Projects: Pennants, ribbon wands, pompoms, pinwheels, photo backdrop, hula hoop gumball centerpieces – handmade by the bride and groom
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