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Vegas Wedding
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Okay, so maybe Vegas doesn't mean as much to anyone across the pond, but here's the scoop:
My boyfriend and I want to get married Vegas style, on the fly this summer, at the legendary Little White Wedding Chappel. The problem is, neither of our moms would be too thrilled if we go through with it. Of course, they want to see us do it the old fashioned way, preferably in a church with a big, expensive bill at the end of it all. But the appeal of "eloping" is so huge to us. There's something very romantic about it that just seems so much cooler than a traditional wedding. Besides, both of us have always sort of been the black sheep of our families and if anyone would be the ones to actually do it, it would be us, if you know what I mean. We want to fly in one of his closest friends and two of mine (spoiled rotten, I am) to be our witnesses/wedding party. Then, we'd have a proper celebration at home later, where everyone who wants to be there can, and we'd show the video of our wedding then. Seems reasonable enough to me.
So, any thoughts? Should we do the wedding Sinatra style (our way) or are we being selfish unless we do it full-hog at home????
My boyfriend and I want to get married Vegas style, on the fly this summer, at the legendary Little White Wedding Chappel. The problem is, neither of our moms would be too thrilled if we go through with it. Of course, they want to see us do it the old fashioned way, preferably in a church with a big, expensive bill at the end of it all. But the appeal of "eloping" is so huge to us. There's something very romantic about it that just seems so much cooler than a traditional wedding. Besides, both of us have always sort of been the black sheep of our families and if anyone would be the ones to actually do it, it would be us, if you know what I mean. We want to fly in one of his closest friends and two of mine (spoiled rotten, I am) to be our witnesses/wedding party. Then, we'd have a proper celebration at home later, where everyone who wants to be there can, and we'd show the video of our wedding then. Seems reasonable enough to me.
So, any thoughts? Should we do the wedding Sinatra style (our way) or are we being selfish unless we do it full-hog at home????
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Well it's your day/ decision not theirs. The thing is, it's supposed to be a special day and Las Vegas weddings always look cheap and nasty (no offence).
Could you not have something small at home? Or elope and have a little party or something when you got back.
Just make sure your 100% about getting married.
Good god, I didn't even think of that!!!
*shudder*
To be honest, I've just always had a thing for Vegas. To me, a wedding day should be fun, something the couple enjoys, rather than a big giant stress ball that ends in a crescendo of gravy boats and good china we don't have room for anyway.
That's exactly what we want to do. The thing is, his sister is getting married this October, and we don't want to be stealing any thunder. If we do it the Vegas way, we can keep it low-key and save the celebration for later.
There's one thing neither of us have any doubts about.
I didn't mean to mock your dream vegas thing. I'm guessing your not going to get married by Elvis in a Chapel O' Love.
If your sure then I would say go for it.
Oh, my girly person just chipped in with something about eloping being romantic, so there you go!
:thumb:
Your clearly not rushing into it so you have my blessing. (As if that matters!)
Edited because I wrote a lot of shit. "you have I blessing" indeed!
Ya, I really dig that plan too. Except then things start getting REALLY expensive, which kind of defeats one of the purposes of a Vegas wedding. No, I'm afraid that with our budget, it's going to have to be one or the other, hence the dilema.
Depends which package you get. We're aiming for a middle-of-the-road one at the Little White Wedding Chappel that's $379 US, which works out to about $530 Canadian. We get flowers, garter, limo, pictures and video, but no seranading Elvis (hee hee!). Then there's airfare, hotel, and food to consider (for five of us, if all goes acording to plan), not to mention the rings, the dress, the cake, drinks and probably gambling...come to think of it, it probably WOULD be cheaper just to do it here!! Still, it's the thought that counts.
As far as the accusations of "tackyness", combining a wedding with a vacation/honeymoon is nothing new. Look at all the people who fly to get married on a beach in the caribbean (with a steel band), and then tell me about tackyness!!! It's your day, and if you want L.V., then by god you DESERVE L.V.
Weddings just seem to be expensive. Since the aim is to have the lowest possible number of them, I guess the industry has to try to capitalise as much as possible.
VIVA Las Vegas!!
~Dr Smith
P.S. If you change your mind about elvis impersonators and are looking to go on the cheap, I've got this mate... dave....
Though I would say wait untill after christmas - so your sisters thing has happend - plus it'll be all cold and you can go and warm up in arizona.
I read an excellent book called Diva's Las Vegas all about getting married in las vegas - very funny.
Oh and tackyness is all part of the appeal!!! - tooo cool
http://www.tropicanachapel.com/
"You can choose wedding packages including the Love Me Tender package that features an Elvis impersonator that will perform the wedding ceremony as well as perform Elvis songs or you can choose the Magic Carpet Ride as well as other packages that are perfect for all Las Vegas weddings. If you're interested in getting married in Las Vegas Nevada, then let Tropicana's Island Hotel Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas be your choice to create that perfect wedding for you."
cheaky
Take your mum to Vegas with you. Treat it as a thank you holiday and have a little family party when you get back. Well that's what I would do.......
Edited to add: I posted that link to laugh at the cheesiness of the Elvis thing but it actually sounds quite decent. Some of the other packages seem quite nice.
I can't believe the amount of stress that people put themselves through for a wedding. Hire the suits and dress, get a licence, get hitched.
It'd probably be cheaper, and a hell of a lot easier to give your close immediate family a holiday out there than organise a full blown wedding. And you're already somewhere that's great for a honeymoon. Go for it! :thumb:
But if cost is one reason why you want to then I wouldn't. I'm sure your parents will contribute towards a full white wedding as best they can, so the budget wouldn't be so astronomical.
Oh, and have you considered eloping to Gretna Green in Scotland, the traditional place to elope to? It's probably cheaper to get here than Vegas:)
No you can't. It's really not that simple.
Anyway, to the original poster I would say, why not try sounding out your parents to see what they would think. You should be able to judge from their reaction.
hhmmmmMMMMMMmmmmmmm.......
She already knows Vegas is the way I want to go. I've always said that's how I'd do it. She, on the other hand, has made it clear that it would "break her heart". In her wise words, "keep in mind, sweety, that in Vegas nothing is real." Just spooky enough that I almost have a mind to listen to her... :chin:
AGREED!!!!! It just bugs me that most of the time weddings seem to be more about the rest of the family than the actual couple! People always say to the bride (and to a lesser extent, the groom) that it's "her" day, yet almost nothing about the "day" has anything to do with what the couple actually wants! It's maddening!:crazyeyes
you cant do that either. you need to give 15 days notice. as much as people think that that you can elope to gretna green it is not possible (trust me ... it has been researched recently)
to me this would be the most sensible suggestion. your family want to share in your special day