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Sixteen years inside the Las Vegas wedding industry, written down. Budgets, timelines, venues and the questions couples actually ask.

Guests celebrating at an immersive AREA15 wedding reception planned by Scheme Events

Tips & Advice · October 14, 2026

What Gen Z Couples Want at Their Weddings

Non-traditional venues, budgets discussed openly, and unplugged ceremonies: what Scheme has learned planning weddings for the generation that plans out loud.

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Marquee A&B letters and vintage lounge styling among the signs of the Neon Museum boneyard at Adrienne and Billie Joe Armstrong's Las Vegas vow renewal
Tips & Advice · October 11, 2026Planning a Vow Renewal in Las Vegas
A couple embraces among cholla cactus with the Eldorado Canyon mountains behind them, from a Scheme Events elopement
Tips & Advice · September 30, 2026Eloping in Las Vegas: What It Actually Takes

From a Scheme couple

“I thought weddings were so overrated. However, my wedding was truly the best weekend of my life.”

Gabby & Collin · married at Aria →

From the archive

62 entries

An outdoor garden wedding ceremony at Springs Preserve, planned by Scheme Events
No. 04 · Tips & Advice · September 23, 2026The Best Outdoor Wedding Venues in Las VegasGardens, red sandstone, lakefronts and even snow: the outdoor Las Vegas wedding venues Scheme plans again and again, and when each one works best.Read · 2 min
An elegant Las Vegas wedding reception at The Smith Center, planned by Scheme Events
No. 05 · Tips & AdviceHow Much Does a Las Vegas Wedding Really Cost?September 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Adrienne and Billie Joe Armstrong's vow renewal at the Neon Museum, Las Vegas
No. 06 · Real WeddingsAdrienne & Billie Joe Armstrong's Neon Museum Vow RenewalAugust 25, 2026 · 2 min read
A couple in South Asian wedding attire hand in hand before Tim Bavington's repeating color columns at The Smith Center's Symphony Park, photographed by Amber and Co Photo
No. 07 · InspirationWedding Design Tip: Creating Impact with RepetitionAugust 18, 2026 · 2 min read
A brass band leads a couple under feather umbrellas in a New Orleans style second line through a desert garden, photography by New Romantix LV
No. 08 · InspirationHow to Plan a Mardi Gras Wedding ThemeAugust 11, 2026 · 2 min read
What Truly Matters When Planning Your Wedding
No. 09 · Scheme News · January 2, 2025What Truly Matters When Planning Your WeddingAre you already overwhelmed by wedding planning? The trends, the Pinterest boards, the pressure to impress, it’s a lot! But let’s take a deep breath and refocusRead · 1 min
You’re Engaged! Now What? A Step-by-Step Guide to Get Started
No. 10 · Tips & AdviceYou’re Engaged! Now What? A Step-by-Step Guide to Get StartedDecember 4, 2024 · 3 min read
3 Tips For Newly Engaged Couples
No. 11 · Tips & Advice3 Tips For Newly Engaged CouplesDecember 4, 2024 · 2 min read
Top 10 Wedding Trends of 2025
No. 12 · InspirationTop 10 Wedding Trends of 2025December 3, 2024 · 3 min read
Wedding Weekends to Avoid in Las Vegas 2025
No. 13 · Tips & AdviceWedding Weekends to Avoid in Las Vegas 2025December 3, 2024 · 2 min read
How to Select the Right Venue for Your Wedding
No. 14 · Tips & Advice · February 14, 2024How to Select the Right Venue for Your WeddingCheers to all the newly engaged couples! Many of you are interviewing vendors and attending site visits to select the perfect venue to host your wedding. Las VeRead · 3 min
Creating a Unique Wedding in Las Vegas
No. 15 · Tips & AdviceCreating a Unique Wedding in Las VegasJanuary 29, 2024 · 2 min read
Working with a Las Vegas Wedding Planner
No. 16 · Tips & AdviceWorking with a Las Vegas Wedding PlannerJanuary 22, 2024 · 1 min read
3 Wedding Cake Alternatives
No. 17 · Inspiration3 Wedding Cake AlternativesJune 26, 2023 · 1 min read
Atypical Las Vegas Venues
No. 18 · Tips & AdviceAtypical Las Vegas VenuesJune 26, 2023 · 1 min read
5 Tips For The Busy Bride
No. 19 · Tips & Advice · June 26, 20235 Tips For The Busy BridePlanning a wedding can easily become all consuming. For a career focused couple, prioritizing your time is key. To help make the most of your wedding preparatioRead · 1 min
5 Ways to Have a Charitable Wedding
No. 20 · Tips & Advice5 Ways to Have a Charitable WeddingJune 19, 2023 · 2 min read
4 Reasons to Hire a Wedding Planner
No. 21 · Tips & Advice4 Reasons to Hire a Wedding PlannerJune 11, 2023 · 2 min read
3 Steps To Change Your Last Name
No. 22 · Tips & Advice3 Steps To Change Your Last NameJune 4, 2023 · 1 min read
How to Thank Your Vendors
No. 23 · Tips & AdviceHow to Thank Your VendorsMay 30, 2023 · 2 min read
How to Prepare for your Honeymoon
No. 24 · Tips & Advice · May 18, 2023How to Prepare for your HoneymoonAs Las Vegas wedding planners, we’re invested in your honeymoon too! The Scheme Team can t wait to hear where you’re heading to once you depart Las Vegas. BelowRead · 1 min
3 Unique Registry Ideas
No. 25 · Tips & Advice3 Unique Registry IdeasMay 6, 2023 · 2 min read
Rehearsal Dinner Etiquette
No. 26 · Tips & AdviceRehearsal Dinner EtiquetteApril 29, 2023 · 2 min read
5 Questions with Amelia C Co
No. 27 · Tips & Advice5 Questions with Amelia C CoJanuary 16, 2022 · 6 min read
How to Prepare for Your Ceremony Rehearsal
No. 28 · Tips & AdviceHow to Prepare for Your Ceremony RehearsalJanuary 2, 2022 · 4 min read
Kids at Weddings!
No. 29 · Tips & Advice · August 8, 2021Kids at Weddings!As Las Vegas Wedding Planners, we often get questions about the etiquette around inviting kids to weddings — especially a Las Vegas wedding. Below we’re breakinRead · 3 min
What Does it Mean to be a Maid/Matron of Honor?
No. 30 · Tips & AdviceWhat Does it Mean to be a Maid/Matron of Honor?August 1, 2021 · 3 min read
How to Pick Your Wedding Party
No. 31 · Tips & AdviceHow to Pick Your Wedding PartyJuly 18, 2021 · 4 min read
Benefits of Having a First Look
No. 32 · Tips & AdviceBenefits of Having a First LookJuly 13, 2021 · 5 min read
Hiring a Las Vegas Wedding Day of Coordinator
No. 33 · Tips & AdviceHiring a Las Vegas Wedding Day of CoordinatorJuly 13, 2021 · 4 min read
How to Get Your Partner Involved
No. 34 · Tips & Advice · June 20, 2021How to Get Your Partner InvolvedI don’t care. Whatever you want. It doesn’t matter to me…. Have you heard these words come out of your fiancé’s mouth? If so, know you’re not alone. After yearsRead · 3 min
Unique Las Vegas Wedding Venues
No. 35 · Tips & AdviceUnique Las Vegas Wedding VenuesMay 31, 2021 · 2 min read
Should I hire a Las Vegas wedding band or wedding DJ?
No. 36 · Tips & AdviceShould I hire a Las Vegas wedding band or wedding DJ?April 25, 2021 · 3 min read
When and Where to Take your Las Vegas Engagement Photos
No. 37 · Tips & AdviceWhen and Where to Take your Las Vegas Engagement PhotosApril 18, 2021 · 3 min read
Let s Write The Next Chapter of Your Love Story!
No. 38 · Tips & AdviceLet s Write The Next Chapter of Your Love Story!March 14, 2021 · 2 min read
5 Tips for Your Stay at Home Valentine s Day
No. 39 · Celebrations · February 9, 20215 Tips for Your Stay at Home Valentine s DayValentine s Day is looking a bit different for most of us this year, but what a beautiful opportunity to create special and unique moments for our relationshipsRead · 2 min
Insure a Day of Wedded Bliss
No. 40 · Tips & AdviceInsure a Day of Wedded BlissFebruary 9, 2021 · 2 min read
Our Production Schedule Has Final Say!
No. 41 · Tips & AdviceOur Production Schedule Has Final Say!January 13, 2021 · 2 min read
2021 Pantone Color of the Year
No. 42 · Inspiration10 Years of Pantone s Colors of the YearDecember 14, 2020 · 3 min read
Las Vegas wedding planner
No. 43 · Scheme NewsMeet The Girls: CourtneyDecember 7, 2020 · 3 min read
Las Vegas wedding planner
No. 44 · Scheme News · November 29, 2020Meet the Girls: TaraGrowing up in Southern California and Las Vegas, Tara loves the beach and the city life. This Las Vegas wedding planner earned her Bachelor Degree in Hotel AdmiRead · 2 min
Las Vegas wedding planners
No. 45 · Scheme NewsWelcome to the Scheme Events blog!November 29, 2020 · 2 min read
5 Tips For Postponing Your Wedding
No. 46 · Gifting5 Tips For Postponing Your WeddingMay 25, 2020 · 2 min read
News 3 Las Vegas Features Celebration Box
No. 47 · GiftingNews 3 Las Vegas Features Celebration BoxMay 12, 2020 · 1 min read
Menu Recipes Included in Your Virtual Wedding Gift Box
No. 48 · GiftingMenu Recipes Included in Your Virtual Wedding Gift BoxMay 6, 2020 · 1 min read
Celebration Box by Scheme Events
No. 49 · Gifting · May 5, 2020Celebration Box by Scheme EventsI ve spent the past few weeks speaking with so many of our Scheme couples about their wedding plans and what the current pandemic means for them. While I ll admRead · 3 min
Vegas with LOVE
No. 50 · Scheme NewsVegas with LOVEApril 28, 2020 · 1 min read
Southern Highlands Country Club Wedding: Megan Tripp
No. 51 · Real WeddingsSouthern Highlands Country Club Wedding: Megan TrippApril 1, 2020 · 1 min read
Wedding at The Smith Center with Scheme Events
No. 52 · Real WeddingsThe Smith Center Wedding: Princess and RyanMarch 24, 2020 · 1 min read
Reflection Bay Lake Las Vegas Wedding: Alexa and Justin
No. 53 · Real WeddingsReflection Bay Lake Las Vegas Wedding: Alexa and JustinJune 12, 2019 · 1 min read
Featured on Let s Bee Together with Revere Golf Club and Kristen Marie Weddings
No. 54 · Inspiration · May 22, 2019Featured on Let s Bee Together with Revere Golf Club and Kristen Marie WeddingsI dreamed up this bright, beautiful color scheme for this summer inspiration and I m living by it! I absolutely love it. I asked for summer yellow, orange, coraRead · 2 min
Royalton Riviera Maya Cancun Mexico Wedding: Jordan and James
No. 55 · DestinationsRoyalton Riviera Maya Cancun Mexico Wedding: Jordan and JamesMay 2, 2019 · 1 min read
Wedding Inspiration at The Doyle Las Vegas
No. 56 · InspirationWedding Inspiration at The Doyle Las VegasMarch 27, 2019 · 1 min read
Casa de Shenandoah with Chelsea Nicole Photography
No. 57 · InspirationCasa de Shenandoah with Chelsea Nicole PhotographyMarch 7, 2019 · 1 min read
The Smith Center Wedding: Christina and Pierre
No. 58 · Real WeddingsThe Smith Center Wedding: Christina and PierreFebruary 20, 2019 · 1 min read
Timeless Wedding Day Trends Featured on Hey Wedding Lady
No. 59 · Inspiration · February 14, 2019Timeless Wedding Day Trends Featured on Hey Wedding LadyWhat an incredible honor to be featured on Hey Wedding Lady this week for our trendsetting design at The Smith Center! We partnered with Susie and Will PhotograRead · 1 min
Chateau Nightclub Paris Hotel Wedding: Julia and Josh
No. 60 · Real WeddingsChateau Nightclub Paris Hotel Wedding: Julia and JoshFebruary 6, 2019 · 1 min read
Where it all began
No. 61 · The BookWhere it all beganJanuary 31, 2019 · 2 min read
Scheme Events Planning by The Book Live! A Bridal Masterclass
No. 62 · The BookScheme Events Planning by The Book Live! A Bridal MasterclassJanuary 1, 2019 · 1 min read

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