Las Vegas thread and MSE guide 2010

nancyo

trets77 wrote: »

it's always tough knowing which way to jump .

some people prefer the certainty of booking now and having it all sorted , others to risk it and prefer to wait and see what price that can get with lots of searching ect .

The more you search the higher the prices go...

Seldom_Seen_Kid

May

Wizbit82 wrote: »

Hey everyone

We're booked to fly out 14th July for two weeks, Manc-Vegas with Virgin. This will be our second trip...:j

Can anyone who has got married in Vegas give me some advice? We are currently looking at locations, and would like to do something a little more 'classy' (if that's the right word, not wanting to offend anyone, everyone is different and whats right for one person isn't for another). We are not religious at all, and would like an intimate ceremony.


There will only be the two of us and really would like to have some nice, if different, wedding photo's. Would also really like advice re: getting a wedding dress/rings over there (again,we don't really do tradition or fuss, more contemporary/alternative/vintage chic)

Any advice gladly appreciated

lolx

Hi Wizbit, first of all congratulations! We got married in Vegas in October last year, it was amazing and I would recommend it to anyone.

From my own experience, if you want the wedding chapel experience in a classy way, take a look at the Little Church of the West http://www.littlechurchlv.com/

It's a beautiful little wooden church, the service was simple but lovely and there are several packages to choose from so you can tailor it to what's important to you and how much you want to spend.

It's located south of the strip, between Mandalay Bay and the famous Welcome to Las Vegas sign.

After the service we booked a 2-hour photo tour of the strip with Todd from Bently & Wilson, DH found him recommended on wedding forum The Knot. We were so glad we did - we now have all these amazing pictures of us at the Las Vegas sign, at the Bellagio fountains, in the grounds of Caesars palace and at Paris Las Vegas. We were really impressed with Todd, we felt really awkward at first about having our pictures taken for two hours but he put us at ease straight away and we now have some fabulous pictures that we love. The price was quite reasonable too so I would recommend taking a look at Bently & Wilson - have a look at the sample pictures online and see if that's the type of photography you're after. http://wilson702.com/index2.php#/home/

We bought outfits and rings over here before we went so I can't comment on what it's like to shop for those things in Vegas.

Enjoy your day!

gamboller

January , February

with ebookers.ie
Continental flights 19thMay Dublin to Las Vegas via Newark (129min layover)
Staying in 1 bed suite in Signature 5 nights
US Airways direct flight Las Vegas to San Francisco Tues AM 24th
Flights back on Saturday 28th May2011 with Continental again via Newark
Total 1766euro inc 25euro CC Charge (hopefully less approx 4% cashback if that site doesn't fold)
Still looking at hotel options around Union Square in San Fran.

ferf1223

April

Wizbit82 wrote: »

There will only be the two of us and really would like to have some nice, if different, wedding photo's.

I really love the idea of Valley of Fire, solely based on photos I've seen...may not be at all the sort of thing you are looking for, but the photos seem to fit the bill, at least.

http://www.sceniclasvegasweddings.com/locations/valleyoffire/gallery/treytomsik/

They do some other 'alternative' sort of locations too.

thunderchump

Hi all

Currently planning our 2nd trip to vegas in may
2011. We are doing the flights and hotel through
virginholidays.co.uk and with the full £1400 clubcard
vouchers as long as we book beore the 6th Dec.
The only thing that puzzles me is when booking on
virginholidays.co.uk the flights are with Delta and
from Heathrow, has anyone had any experiences
with Delta? I had assumed it would be from Gatwick
and with Virgin Atlantic! Also in order to get the
maximum from the vouchers we have these options
all for 2 Adults for 7 nights including flights from 2nd
May till the 9th May

The Tropicana - £1367
Mandalay Bay - £1677
MGM Grande - £1556
Planet Hollywood - £1527
Luxor - £1447
Paris - £1532
Imperial Palace - £1279
PH Towers Westgate - £1538
Monte Carlo - £1533

We stayed at PH last year and thought it was pretty
good in terms of what it offered and its location. do
any of those prices seem good value?

I am liking the look of Mandalay Bay i think out of all
of those.

Please help!!

ferf1223

April

thunderchump wrote: »

The Tropicana - £1367
Mandalay Bay - £1677
MGM Grande - £1556
Planet Hollywood - £1527
Luxor - £1447
Paris - £1532
Imperial Palace - £1279
PH Towers Westgate - £1538
Monte Carlo - £1533

We stayed at PH last year and thought it was pretty
good in terms of what it offered and its location. do
any of those prices seem good value?

I am liking the look of Mandalay Bay i think out of all
of those.

Please help!!

Of those options, assuming just a standard room at each, I think that all other than MB will seem a step down from your previous experience at PH...Paris may be the other option that wouldn't seem less appealing than PH, though these things are really relative. Paris and PH have a much better location in terms of being quite central...MB is of course at the far south end of the strip. Some like it down there (we used to be south strip fans) but many prefer centre strip just for the location.

trets77

thunderchump wrote: »

Hi all

Currently planning our 2nd trip to vegas in may
2011. We are doing the flights and hotel through
virginholidays.co.uk and with the full £1400 clubcard
vouchers as long as we book beore the 6th Dec.
The only thing that puzzles me is when booking on
virginholidays.co.uk the flights are with Delta and
from Heathrow, has anyone had any experiences
with Delta? I had assumed it would be from Gatwick
and with Virgin Atlantic! Also in order to get the
maximum from the vouchers we have these options
all for 2 Adults for 7 nights including flights from 2nd
May till the 9th May

The Tropicana - £1367
Mandalay Bay - £1677
MGM Grande - £1556
Planet Hollywood - £1527
Luxor - £1447
Paris - £1532
Imperial Palace - £1279
PH Towers Westgate - £1538
Monte Carlo - £1533

We stayed at PH last year and thought it was pretty
good in terms of what it offered and its location. do
any of those prices seem good value?

I am liking the look of Mandalay Bay i think out of all
of those.

Please help!!

Paris for me on these prices , but only cause i always wanted to stay there . Planet Hollywood seems like the best value

we like Mandalay Bay a lot but at the right price , but i would rather save and be centre strip on the above prices . or do you want to use of Mandalay Bays' super duper pool ?

adamg

thunderchump wrote: »

Hi all

Currently planning our 2nd trip to vegas in may
2011. We are doing the flights and hotel through
virginholidays.co.uk and with the full £1400 clubcard
vouchers as long as we book beore the 6th Dec.
The only thing that puzzles me is when booking on
virginholidays.co.uk the flights are with Delta and
from Heathrow, has anyone had any experiences
with Delta? I had assumed it would be from Gatwick
and with Virgin Atlantic! Also in order to get the
maximum from the vouchers we have these options
all for 2 Adults for 7 nights including flights from 2nd
May till the 9th May

The Tropicana - £1367
Mandalay Bay - £1677
MGM Grande - £1556
Planet Hollywood - £1527
Luxor - £1447
Paris - £1532
Imperial Palace - £1279
PH Towers Westgate - £1538
Monte Carlo - £1533

We stayed at PH last year and thought it was pretty
good in terms of what it offered and its location. do
any of those prices seem good value?

I am liking the look of Mandalay Bay i think out of all
of those.

Please help!!

hey in exactly the same position as you although we have £900 in vouchers. getting almost identical prices to go in Aug but flying with continentail from Heathrow. Vey short stop in Houston to pick up new passengers. we do get 2 x 23kg luggage allowence each. We are going to stay at excalibur though for £1417 as its right for what we want this trip already stayed at other/ better hotels. I would rather fly with Delta then Virgin

jonesMUFCforever

May

nancyo wrote: »

The more you search the higher the prices go...

Not always!
Been getting fares daily with Kayak from Manchester to Vegas for a date next year started at £595 each went up to £617 now back down to £577.

sarahlasvegas

Seldom_Seen_Kid wrote: »

Hi Wizbit, first of all congratulations! We got married in Vegas in October last year, it was amazing and I would recommend it to anyone.

From my own experience, if you want the wedding chapel experience in a classy way, take a look at the Little Church of the West http://www.littlechurchlv.com/

It's a beautiful little wooden church, the service was simple but lovely and there are several packages to choose from so you can tailor it to what's important to you and how much you want to spend.

It's located south of the strip, between Mandalay Bay and the famous Welcome to Las Vegas sign.

After the service we booked a 2-hour photo tour of the strip with Todd from Bently & Wilson, DH found him recommended on wedding forum The Knot. We were so glad we did - we now have all these amazing pictures of us at the Las Vegas sign, at the Bellagio fountains, in the grounds of Caesars palace and at Paris Las Vegas. We were really impressed with Todd, we felt really awkward at first about having our pictures taken for two hours but he put us at ease straight away and we now have some fabulous pictures that we love. The price was quite reasonable too so I would recommend taking a look at Bently & Wilson - have a look at the sample pictures online and see if that's the type of photography you're after. http://wilson702.com/index2.php#/home/

We bought outfits and rings over here before we went so I can't comment on what it's like to shop for those things in Vegas.

Enjoy your day!

I got married in the same place - and had Todd for 8 hours, as said about he was great. Compaired to UK wedding photographers he's very cheap.

My pics are here - http://www.photobox.co.uk/creation/288650229

Personally, id buy outfits here - Im fairly sire all the bridal shops are mainly off strip so i wouldnt want to waste my vegas time finding somthing to wear - but i guess it could add to the fun of it all?!

As said above - the knot was my bible for all things to do with vegas weddings, and this thead for things to do.

Happy planning