Wedding Theme Central: Vegas, Baby
Author: Amy K. Spade

Who hasn't thought of getting married in Las Vegas at some
point or another? Whether it's the glitz and the glamor of the
city or just the fun environment, you might want to take that
and put it into your own wedding.

And you won't have to run off and elope to do it either. Bring
everyone with you.
Blue suede shoes?

No, you don't have to have the groom dress up as Elvis to have
a traditional Vegas wedding—although that's not a bad idea.

You can start off the wedding plans with an invitation that
looks like a deck of cards. This is an indication of the fun,
relaxed atmosphere of the wedding. You may even want to drop in
a few real cards just for good measure.

Take the theme even further by naming all of the tables by the
various hotels and casinos in Vegas—the Flamingo, Bellagio, and
the Golden Nugget are just a few. You can have favors that are
Vegas inspired—cards, poker chips, etc.

You may want to make the ceremony look like one of the strip's
wedding chapels. Put up a sign that says "Chapel of Love" or
something like that.

And yes, there's more

One of the neatest ways to capture your Vegas wedding is to
find someone who can create a cake in the shape of your
favorite Vegas building. Why not have a cake in the shape of
the Sphinx at the Luxor hotel? Or perhaps you want something
more clichéd—like the old boy Elvis himself.

Although the groom may not want to dress up like Elvis, you may
want to incorporate red and black into your overall color
scheme. These are the colors of Vegas, after all. Perhaps you
can even set up small slot machines or card tables for the
night. Hire a few blackjack dealers and you're sure to have
some impressed and satisfied guests.

Food is easy for a Vegas wedding because buffet is the way to
go in the casinos. Set up a similar food sampling, and people
will forget that they're not in Vegas, but at your wedding.

And of course, a lounge singer is always nice, but not
necessary.

Having a Vegas themed wedding is all about having fun. Perhaps
you were engaged in Vegas or just want to capture its essence,
either way, get creative and let the night be one you can bet
on.


About The Author: Amy Spade is an expert on planning weddings,
and she has written an amazing totally free minicourse on how
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