Forget everything you think you know about quickie Vegas weddings. Okay, not everything –the whole point of Vegas is excitement and fun, and that holds true for weddings as well. And your Weddings by Funjet concierge can still find an Elvis impersonator to perform the ceremony, if that’s you’re thing. But we thought we’d highlight some of the glamorous destination wedding options available at MGM Resorts International.
The Bellagio has two lavish Italian-style chapels, featuring graceful hand-blown glass chandeliers crafted by Italy's famed Sereotto family, and amethyst glass windows traced with gold leaf and Italian stained glass. But for a truly breathtaking setting, there’s the Terrazo di Sogno, a marble terrage overlooking the resort’s Tuscan-style landscape. As you take your first kiss as husband and wife, the famed Bellagio Fountains will soar into the sky behind you.
No less dramatic is the Chihuly Gallery at ARIA Resort & Casino. This distinctive space is filled with the colorful spun glass sculptures of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly, making your ceremony a work of art.
Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino also has a several spectacular venue options. In addition to the clean, contemporary style of Mandalay Bay’s chapel, there’s also their striking Valley of the Falls terrace. Or for something truly unique, you can have your ceremony or reception in the Shark Reef Aquarium, surrounded by over 100 different aquatic species, including 15 different shark species. They assure us there are no great whites to upstage you on your special day.
But if you’re looking for full-blown Las Vegas elegance and indulgence, MGM Grand offers the Parisian Terrace wedding package. Held in the opulent Joël Robuchon restaurant-- ranked one of the finest in the world—you and your guests will enjoy a private five-course French dining experience that includes caviar, wine pairings and foie gras.
If fois gras isn’t your thing, and you’re all about the lucky numbers, lots of Vegas wedding venues are offering specials for couples who want to get married on special dates such as December 12th, 2014—12/13/14, get it?
