Jan
12
Filed Under (Marriage) by vegas
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Marguerite Pickett asked:


I’ll be straight, I did the deed in Las Vegas. But, quite frankly, I don’t consider myself of the shameful and despicable sort. And, I’m definitely not alone. Each year, more than 150,000 couples from all over the world travel to Las Vegas to tie the knot. Eloping to this gambling town has actually become one of the most trendy things to do and for lots of good reasons.

A Las Vegas Wedding is Hassle Free

The State of Nevada’s laid-back marriage laws make it one of the easiest places in the world to obtain a marriage license and to get married. There are no blood tests required and no waiting period. Just a quick trip to the courthouse, show some identification (driver‘s license or passport), lay out $55 in cash and you’re on your way.

What’s more, planning your wedding couldn‘t be easier. Full-service Las Vegas wedding chapels and hotels with wedding chapels typically have a wedding coordinator ready to personally attend to your wedding arrangements right down to the last detail. Your wedding flowers, music, photography, video or any preparation of your ceremony can all be handled by phone or even online.

A Las Vegas Wedding is Cheaper

No doubt about it, a Las Vegas wedding will save you money. There are services to match just about any budget. You can have a “just do the job” wedding ceremony for as little as $100. Not a bad deal. A traditional Las Vegas wedding package for around $200 will include chapel fee, a video of the ceremony, basic flower and photo arrangements and chapel time.

On the other hand, if you want a more stylish wedding with all the bells and whistles, you can expect to pay up to a few thousand dollars depending on the package you choose. Nonetheless, compared to a do-it-yourself traditional wedding, which averages around $22,000, you’ve saved yourself a bundle.

A Las Vegas Wedding Allows You Plenty of Flexibility

You don’t have to lock in the church, minister or reception hall a year in advance. In Las Vegas, you can book a chapel in very short notice. In fact, in some places, you can walk in without a reservation, depending on how busy they are. I wouldn‘t advise this, however. Better to have a reservation and not take a gamble.

Been There, Done That

Las Vegas weddings are extremely popular with couples who have been married before. If you’ve already been there, done that with a big wedding, you may take great pleasure in a relaxing getaway for a comfortable, stress-free wedding.

Las Vegas Weddings Are Unique

If you choose to exchange vows in Las Vegas, you are not limited to a quickie, unfashionable affair. A Las Vegas wedding can be as stylish or as intimate as you like. If you are in the “been there, done that” category, you may want a very simple, get-to-the- nitty-gritty service. On the other hand, you may prefer something a little more romantic and traditional. It’s your choice. Elvis wedding ceremonies are very popular in Las Vegas, as well as outdoor ceremonies and helicopter weddings above the Strip or to the Grand Canyon.

Honeymoon Express

Your honeymoon begins immediately after the “I do’s.” What could be a more unique place for a honeymoon than Las Vegas? And if you brought along a wedding party, you won’t have to worry about keeping them entertained. They’ll have all kinds of fun.

So, is getting married in Las Vegas tacky? If you’re looking for a hassle-free, cheaper wedding with plenty of flexibility, a Las Vegas wedding could be…well, a pretty good gamble



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Jan
07
Filed Under (Travel) by vegas
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Karin Manning asked:


Cheap Discount Vegas Vacations, are there such a thing? When people think of Vegas they think of spending money and gambling. The thing is that you don’t need to spend a fortune planning a Las Vegas vacation.

Here are a few best kept travel secrets for finding the best room rates and cheap hotels in Vegas.

Plan your Las Vegas trip during the week rather than weekends. Decide how long you want to stay in Vegas for. Many hotels offer lower room rates the longer you stay. Many of the downtown casinos and hotels are cheaper than accommodation on the Strip. Look into hotels that are not on Las Vegas Boulevard. They have bargain room rates.

If you are staying for a week then ask what the weekly room rate is. Plan your Vegas trip well ahead to get the best rates. Most Vegas hotels have an incredible 90 percent occupancy rate. An incredible 63 percent of Las Vegas visitors book at least two weeks in advance. Look out for hotels offering a free night if you stay for three or more nights in Vegas. Book your hotel on an airline website.

Download Travel Axe where you can search around 20 websites to help you find the cheapest Vegas deals.

TIP: If you call the hotel with your Travel Axe deal they will usually try and beat their offer. Check to see if your planned trip coincides with any major conventions or popular events, etc, on at the same time. If a convention is on at the same time it could be impossible to find a room. Some conventions have attendees of more than 50,000. Here are some conventions and popular events to look out for:

January – Consumer Electronics Show

February – Men’s Apparel Guild in California (MAGIC)

March – NASCAR

April – National Association of Broadcasters, World Series Poker, Clark County Fair and Rodeo, Fremont Street Mardi Gras, City of Light Jazz Festival

May – Networld + Interop (high-tech), EA Sports Supercross, Cinco de Mayo, Summer Jam, Stars, Cars & Guitars Motorhead Festival, Jazz in the Park

June – Jazz Festival, International Truck Show

July – Fourth of July Fireworks

August – MAGIC, Newport Pacific Jazz Festival

November – Softbank Comdex (software and high-tech)

December – National Finals Rodeo

It’s a good idea to contact the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (3150 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89109, PHONE: 702/892-0711, FAX: 702/892-2824) to find out who or what will be in town at the time you’re planning to visit.

It is possible to plan a cheap, discount Las Vegas vacation that will cost you next to nothing. Everything from cheap hotels, cheap airfares, cheap car rental. By spending a little time improving your knowledge about your Vegas vacation destination you can end up saving hundreds on your trip – and having more money to burn.

What are you waiting for? Sin City is calling you!



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