Once the vows are said at a Viva Las Vegas wedding, most couples will glide right back down the aisle in all their married glory. If the ceremony involves Elvis or a glitzy themed impersonator, bride and groom also cut a rug while being serenaded in the height of Vegas style. A few especially exuberant couples, however, burst into a dance number from their favorite musical. No matter how under-rehearsed, this is a sure-fire way to get the party started, or at least to dumbfound friends and family watching on the Internet.

Just give us a little advance warning, and we’ll cue your music after you’ve sealed your vows with a kiss. (You bring the choreography and dancing guests. Or? We may be able to accommodate you with a few willing participants on our staff.) At Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel, we’re here to make your wedding day YOURS alone, even if that means you’re doing the singing and dancing and Elvis is playing back-up.

posted by N H
Tags: 50s Weddings in Vegas, Elvis Weddings, Grease Wedding, Vegas Elvis and Grease Weddings, Vegas Grease Wedding
Filed under: las vegas weddings, Weddings

Even if you’re not getting married in Las Vegas, it’s by far the best place on Earth to host a bachelor or bachelorette party. Sami and Graham can vouch for that. Their group of mates came all the way from the UK to launch the festivities in outrageous fashion with a faux (let’s call it “practice”) Elvis wedding ceremony at the Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel. WHY haven’t WE thought of this? Judging from this ceremony, EVERYONE SHOULD DO IT! Best of all, these guys will have photos and DVD as evidence of the whole thing, which we’re pretty sure they’ll never remember otherwise…

Sami stood in as the bride, looking fetching in white lace gown and platinum bob. Graham, the groom, wore some kind of Western wear and a fake mustache, most of the time, until it finally landed in the aisle during the commotion that the honored guests probably called dancing. The celebrants wore a wide array of eye-stinging fashions. Any blokes present who may not already be married will likely remain bachelors until they get an emergency fashion intervention.

We have no idea where this party went after the “wedding,” but suffice it to say, they definitely made an impression on Sin City. We think. Las Vegas also may be the only place on Earth where you can dress like this and more or less blend in. For more about our bachelor and bachelorette parties, have a look at: http://www.vivalasvegasweddings.com/bachelor-parties-in-las-vegas.html

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Filed under: Las Vegas Wedding Planning

Summer is upon us, and that means a return of the super-hyped superhero movies and epic space sagas to our local cinema houses. It’s also a great time of year for your movie fantasy wedding. Here at Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel, we can customize a truly affordable Las Vegas wedding, adding all the right elements to satisfy your geeky or nerdy side. Whether you’re a Star Wars fan or Trekkie, a 007 or Wonder Woman wannabe, we can include your fave screen characters in your ceremony! Or, you might want to play those movie characters yourself.(Many costumes available for rental.) We’ll suggest an appropriate costumed “minister” to do the honors and complete the scene.We’ve seen entire wedding parties dressed as extras. This guarantees an unforgettable time for everyone involved!

We’ve also got all the right music, fog and special effects to bedazzle your guests and put the two of you in the mood to play the leading man and leading lady. Not bold enough to go where some others might? You can simply add a character to play best man or maid of honor at your traditional ceremony. Darth Vader as best man? Princess Leia as maid of honor? Our wedding planners can help your vision materialize for your Big Day.

Prefer to have your wedding conducted en Espanol? We can do that too!

See you on the set!

posted by N H
Tags: comic book weddings, star wars tribute wedding in las vegas
Filed under: Theme Weddings

After presiding over literally thousands of Las Vegas weddings, our own Reverend Daphne knows a thing or two about compatibility.  Despite what you might think, eloping or getting married in Las Vegas doesn’t necessarily mean couples have poorer odds on happily-ever-after. According to Daphne, it’s a lot more complicated than that.

 

“How do I know if a wedding will last?” she asks. ” Statistically, 50% of first time marriages won’t make it. Second or third marriages may be even dicier. Why? Chances are good that one or both partners bring too much baggage to the union.”  Daphne continues, “Children from other spouses, ex’s,  and  even ex-family members all contribute to some very high divorce numbers. It’s really an unfortunate situation.”

 

Daphne contends that a lot hinges on the level of caring and flexibility of the two partners involved. Over many years of insightful observation, she can easily spot a few tell-tale signs that a marriage will be on shaky ground right from the beginning. And we mean the very beginning. The wedding day itself.

 

Believe it or not, Daphne has witnessed her share of couples who argue while checking in for their wedding. Since frequent fighting over money is a leading cause of divorce, this is definitely not a good sign! Daphne contends that the way couples handle money from day one offers clues to the longevity of their relationship. (More on this to come in future Daphne blogs!)

 

“A red flag also  goes up with me while the wedding is taking place,” Daphne adds. ” Some couples will talk to each other during the ceremony. They’ll say things like,  ’I'm hungry, where should we go to eat?’  ’Did ____call you?  Good thing we didn’t invite ___,’ etc.  They’re not paying any attention to the ceremony. (Maybe they’ve done this too many times before!)

 

Even when a light-spirited themed wedding is in progress, the way couples stay connected while being involved in their own wedding (or not) speaks volumes about what their marriage will be like.  Saying things like, ‘I love you’ or ‘You look beautiful’ during the ceremony is another thing altogether. Couples who focus on making the other person feeling loved and cared for, that’s the best sign of a rosy future ahead.”

 

 

 

 

 

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Tags: getting married in Las Vegas, Signs Your Vegas Wedding Will Last
Filed under: las vegas weddings

 

Chris and Laura Phillips of Detroit re-tied the knot at Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel this week, not only to celebrate 16 years of marriage. but to celebrate Laura’s graduation from an Executive MBA program. Chris beamed as he said afterward, “You should see the divorce statistics among couples when one spouse is pursuing this challenging degree.” Happily, these two were successful. And, judging from the groom’s radiant expression, still very much in love.

The Phillips’s very affordable Elvis wedding ceremony (MBA’s know a thing or two about $) included a blue be-feathered showgirl (matching Laura’s stunning, sequined gown) and none other than Darth Vader as best man. The groom nixed the temptation to wear a Hawaiian shirt in favor of a tux. The formal effect was very fitting, especially considering the level of accomplishment represented by the whole affair. The couple did not ignore the fun factor, however. After the vows–”It is destiny,” according to DarthVader–the newly-re-weds boogied down with Darth and reveling guests, while Elvis sang his heart out. We’re guessing they know how to party in Detroit!

We at Viva Las Vegas applaud Laura’s achievement and the renewed commitment of this special pair, our Couple of the Week. It’s not every day that married folk can make thrilling Las Vegas memories with such a unique and imaginative wedding renewal! Our very best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Phillips for a lifetime of love and success!

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Tags: Affordable Vegas Wedding, Affordable Weddings and Renewals
Filed under: las vegas weddings