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We all remember our first kiss don’t we? Whether it was good,bad,comical or a complete surprise. It was still, your first kiss… The kiss dates back to primitive times. Kissing was fully established with the Greeks and the Romans,not only as a form of affection from parent to child, but to lovers and spouses.

In studies of affection between lovers, the kiss assists in releasing dopamine (an internal chemical released when doing something pleasurable). This may explain why I feel dopey after kissing my husband-ha! There are many types of kisses, those of love, affection, respect, friendship and even butterfly kisses.

So, as you get closer to your special day, or are simply reminiscing of your anniversary day,we’d like to say…” you may kiss the bride,.” again and again and again! We look forward to your kiss, and your “I-Do’s,” at Viva Las Vegas Weddings.

Hugs & kisses to you and yours, from the staff at Viva Las Vegas.

Felizidades...

MY COUPLE OF THE WEEK~

Hi Y’all, and feliz Cinco De Mayo. If you are reading this on the 5th of May…I hope you are enjoying a fresh margarita or are thinking of the most interesting man in the world and having a Dos Exis beer in his honor.

Cinco De Mayo is celebrated nationwide and especially in the state of Puebla. Contrary to what most people believe is Independence day, the 5th of May is actually the battle of Puebla with France. France, under the direction of Napolean III, went to Mexico to order them to pay their debts ( Puebla asked for a two year moratorium from Spain, Britain & France) However, France saw this as an opportunity to come to Puebla and expand their territory, by forcefully taking Puebla in battle since they were financially corrupt.

This war was fought with a bankrupt Puebla and Puebla fought to the death to keep their state. France was 8000 soldiers strong and had not been defeated in 50 years, whereas Puebla had a poorly equipped Mexican army of 4000. It was a bloody battle. So, this my friends is where Cinco De Mayo~ (the battle of Puebla) originates from. Yeah, for the underdog! This was back in 1862, just glad we have come a long way since then. We love our French allies and our friends South of the border.

Cheers & happy Cinco!

A 1946 Plymouth-meow!

Que linda...

Adios~

P.S. Thanks to my lovely couple for the awesome pics.

Hola, mi nombre is El….veeees. Will we see you on Cinco de Mayo?

This Elvis si habla Espanol. Que rico, que suave eh???

Wishing you all a festive Cinco De Mayo-5th of May. Cinco De Mayo is another day to celebrate.

Eat drink and get married!

Ron aka "Elvis"

Ron De Car is the owner and operator of the Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel and has been for 13 fabulous years. Ron has been featured in numerous publications and television spots to include, Marie Clarie, Elle, Entertainment Weekly, German Playboy, The Daily Mirror, Oprah Winfrey Show, E! Entertainment, Billboard Music Awards and VH1 Special with Rosanne Barr & Weddings of a Lifetime. He is also featured in Time Magazine’s Commemorative Edition for the Millennium.

Ron was pleasantly surprised by the Las Vegas Chamber and Visitors Authority on Tuesday with an award. They really surprised him too-he thought he was coming in to officiate for an Elvis ceremony as he was awarded with the city’s “Hospitality Hero,” award for his contribution to the city.

Ron De Car was the headliner at the world famous Les Folies Bergere show at the Tropicana resort for 12 years and has continued to be a strong advocate for the city. Ron is also the founder of Golden Rainbow, a charity that is a great help to HIV/Aids patients throughout our caring city. Ron is a leader in the hospitality industry also by offering weddings and ceremonies that are unique and trendy and cannot be found anywhere else.

Ron’s wedding chapel offers weddings, vow renewals and commitment ceremonies. Brides and Grooms come from all over the world to celebrate in traditional as well as not so traditional ways to say ‘I-Do” their way.

Please join me in Congratulating Ron De Car …

CONGRATS RON!!

Ron~ Clowning Around

P.S. Your staff thinks your pretty wonderful too!

April has been another record month at Viva Las Vegas Weddings. We have had weddings, vow renewals, commitment ceremonies and a surge of Brides & Grooms storm through our doors. It has been so fun, that I wanted to share some photos of some of our sensational Brides and Grooms for your viewing pleasure.

If you are pictured here, thanks for allowing us the pleasure of serving you. If you are recently engaged, and are searching for the right place for your magical moment, please read our comments from some of our Brides on Yelp and on our Facebook page. We look forward to making your day special.

Just a little diddy I put together for ya.

**To be sung to the tune of The Beatles song, Help.

Just be sure to utilize your inside voice as to not offend. Especially if you are at work. Whoop!

Looking forward to seeing you at the ONLY Elvis chapel worth visiting in Las Vegas…Viva Las Vegas!

Help, I need my buddy,

Help, not just any buddy

Help, you know I need my buddy-help!

When I was younger, so much younger than today….

I dreamed of getting married in the most ordinary way

But now I’ve grown, and I feel so self assured

That Elvis has to officiate, to make me feel adored

Help me if you can, I’m feeling down

cause my friends and parents think my feet should be on the ground

Help me make it, as I’m Elvis bound

Won’t you please, please help me, help me, help meheeeee

They have been together for 10 years. Ian and Patricia were going to have a big” to do,” in the U.K. A wedding with family and friends that was sure to put a dent on the old pocket book. I was honored enough to escort them to the chapel so I met this fabulously friendly couple. As the planning began to unfold….yep, you guessed it, it got too big.

I can see why, they are a lovely couple. I too would want to be at their wedding had I befriended them. They are sooo fun! They scrapped the idea once it got to be too big, and opted for a fun ( to suit their personalities) Viva Las Vegas Pink Caddy Elvis wedding. A dear couple that she holds close to her heart also came along to celebrate with them and make her day.

And then…unbenounced to them a couple of friends schemed for 8 months behind Patricia’s back to add a wonderful surprise to her day. They showed up at the same hotel as the about to say ‘I-Do” couple( all the way from the U.K ), and had the front desk tell the couple that a package had arrived for them that they both had to sign for.

So, as it goes the surprise was, her two life long friends showing up to say “we wouldn’t miss it for the world.” Now that’s a secret worth sharing….Thank you for allowing me to share your more than a feeling moment.

Big hugs to y’all,

~ from~

Diana your Viva Las Vegas Wedding Blah Blah Blogger.

We at Viva Las Vegas would loooove to give you a Vow…A Vow Renewal that is. Unfortunately, we are all out of consonants. Pictured here are a couple of Aussie’s all the way from down under, 17 years after their big day.

Why they even brought there beautiful daughters along to celebrate with Elvis. Can you imagine the fun in that? It’s like winning on Wheel of Fortune~ Vegas style.

If you are married and planning a trip to Las Vegas, we invite you to give us a Vow. We offer traditional, themed and Elvis ceremonies for your Vow Renewal pleasure.

Just go to www.VivaLasVegasweddings.com or ring us at 702-384-0771.

We look forward to your Vow Renewal.

Whoop woop!

A Viva Las Vegas Wedding/Ceremony can be just what you have dreamed of. Old traditions are welcome here at Viva Las Vegas Weddings. We rent out most items or sell them…however, when it comes to Flower Girls and Ring Bearers, you must bring your own cuties!

Just look at these two beyond adorable, little ones that helped make a special someones wedding even that much more special. The flower girl pictured above was poised and helped with her cousin as he walked down the aisle bearing the rings for Mom & Dad. They truly made this evening Gazebo ceremony a day to remember.

If you have a special request, like including your own little darlings, or even special music for your ceremony, we are only too happy to assist you for your big day. At Viva Las Vegas Weddings, we look forward to serving you. 702-384-0771

So, here we are performing our regular duties as Limousine Chauffeurs at the fabulous Viva Las Wedding chapel. The weather is terrific and it seems like an ordinary day. I bring a great couple into the chapel that have made their way via the U.K. airways.

I am outside waiting on our great photographer K~ to finish his photo session with my couple, when suddenly, out of the corner of my eye I see. What? A guest rolling a fattie. I immediately go over to warn her of the illegal act she is committing when I realize two things.

#1 ~ It’s tobacco

#2 ~ It’s 4/20

So, we chat a bit and I relax, knowing it’s 4/20~ no reason to panic. Happy 4/20 from your friends at Viva Las Vegas Weddings. Hope you are relaxing today!