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Unique Las Vegas Wedding Venues

May 31, 2021 - written by Paulina

One of the joys of wedding planning these days is that couples are choosing which traditions they want to honor instead of feeling that all the boxes of what they’re suppose to do need to be checked. This could mean food trucks instead of a seated dinner, donuts instead of cake or skipping many of the reception formalities. As Las Vegas Wedding Planners, we love stepping outside of the box and creating and designing unique wedding experiences for our couples. Often times, this starts with selecting a unique wedding venue instead of a more traditional ballroom or country club. Here are some of favorite unique wedding venues here in Las Vegas:

Meet Las Vegas | Meet Las Vegas

Meet, Las Vegas is located downtown just a few blocks off of Fremont Street. It is a clean, modern building that is truly a blank canvas. Meet also offers a large outdoor space, something hard to find in the downtown area. It’s the perfect venue to transform into a modern romantic wedding or keep things casual and have food trucks pull up in the parking lot!

To see more photos from Meet Las Vegas, visit our blog post here.

Chateau Nightclub – Paris, Las Vegas | Chateau Nightclub

Imagine your first dance under the lights of the Eiffel Tower, in Las Vegas that is. With views of The Strip, Chateau Nightclub offers a unique experience to all it’s guests. It’s the best of both worlds; stunning and romantic meets vibrant and alive!

To see more photos from Chateau Nightclub, visit our blog post here.

Palms Place Penthouse | Palms Place Penthouse

For a smaller, more intimate wedding, we love the penthouses located at the top of the Palms Place tower. With some flexibility and creativity, turning this space into a venue is a dream. Palms Penthouses offer some of the best views of the Las Vegas strip that there is to be had. And, since the room is yours for the night, the party doesn’t stop!

To see more photos from Palms Penthouse, visit our blog post here.

The Doyle | The Doyle

With their slogan being “A space as unique as you”, The Doyle is a perfect venue to consider when looking off the beaten path. Complete with indoor and outdoor space, table and chairs included and alpaca’s – yes, alpaca’s – The Doyle is a venue you’ll easily fall in love with.

To see more photos from The Doyle, visit our blog post here.

Eldorado Canyon | Eldorado Canyon

Located just 45 minutes outside of Las Vegas, Eldorado Canyon takes you back to the Wild West. Techatticup Mine is the oldest and richest Gold Mine in Southern Nevada. It ran from 1861 until 1942. Now you can get married in the most darling chapel and enjoy the unique atmosphere offered here including old cars, buildings and antiques.

To see more photos from Eldorado, visit our feature in 100 Layer Cake here.

Should I hire a Las Vegas wedding band or wedding DJ?

April 25, 2021 - written by Paulina

If you are in the thick of wedding planning, you probably understand this universal truth: Wedding planning in Las Vegas comes with a lot of decisions! One of the most important being who you have as your entertainment for the night. Will it be a local Las Vegas DJ or will you choose to have a live band? Let’s discuss some pros and cons to each, plus common misconceptions.

Wedding Bands are specific to one style of music….

Not quite. While there are bands that specialize in a Country or Motown style, most wedding bands are fully versed in all genres of music that will get your guests up and dancing. Most bands will have a few different lead and backup singers to ensure whatever song is on your playlist will be sung to perfection! We feel there is a certain energy that a band creates at a wedding that simply cannot be duplicated. If a live band is something you’ve ever considered, go for it! It’s a decision you won’t regret!

A DJ will be on the microphone all night and try to play the Chicken Dance….

Bite your tongue! As Las Vegas Wedding Planners, we take such pride in the DJs we recommend to our couples. Although all DJs have a different approach & style, you can be comforted in knowing the days of the cheesy wedding DJ are a thing of the past. Your DJ will also ask for a list of your must play and do not play songs. This ensures you’re safe from the Chicken Dance and you can guarantee the song that gets your guests up and groovin’ is played first! If you’re leaning towards hiring a DJ, investing a little more into a reputable DJ will be the some of the best spent money!

My friend is a nightclub DJ and will be perfect for my wedding and save me some cash….

Tricky subject. Nightclub DJs are awesome, in a nightclub. Same with their music. The house/techno mix is great for friends having a good time at a club. It’s not a perfect fit for most weddings. A professional wedding DJ will not only rock some great tunes, he/she will also announce your grand entrance, invite guests to dinner, handle song requests, let guests know to prepare for special events like first dance, toasts or cake cutting. They are used to bringing a mobile set up to a variety of locations and making sure their equipment is compatible with each venue. We recommend giving your friend the night off and inviting him/her to enjoy your wedding while a professional wedding DJ takes care of your event.

What are some ways I incorporate live music without going all in on a band…

We always think an element of live entertainment is a great way to include a personal touch to customize your wedding. If hiring a band for your full reception isn’t an option, here are some ways to still include live musicians as part of the day:

A String Quartet for the ceremony
An Acoustic Guitar Player for cocktail hour
A talented Saxophone Player during dinner
An Electric Violinist to play intermittently along with the DJ

There is no right or wrong choice, just what is best for you two as a couple. Whether you hire a live band, a DJ or get creative in incorporating the two, with the right preplanning, you’re wedding will be the party of the century!

When and Where to Take your Las Vegas Engagement Photos

April 18, 2021 - written by Paulina

Congratulations! You’re engaged! One of the first exciting steps in the wedding planning journey is to document this time in your lives with an engagement session. It’s such a great opportunity to get dressed up, be present together and ensure all of the “feels” you’re feeling right now are captured and there for you to look back on. Beyond the sentimental reasons for your engagement photos, there are also many practical ones. Here are some things to consider when you start to plan your Las Vegas engagement session:

Have you booked your photographer for your wedding? Before you book your e-session, know that a lot of Las Vegas photographers include an engagement session in their wedding photography packages. This gives you a great opportunity to meet and spend time with your photographer before the wedding day. You’ll start to learn each other and understand what works best for the two of you when it comes to being in front of the camera. This leads to a much easier photo process on the wedding day! Scheme Events suggests booking your photographer as soon as your date & venue are secured!

Are you sending out Save The Dates? If you’re considering sending Save The Dates to your guests, you may want to include a photo! This is a wonderful opportunity to use a favorite photo from your engagement session. Including a photo of the two of you on your Save The Date stationary makes them feel a bit more personal to your guests and really sets the tone! Scheme Events suggests sending Save The Dates no less than 6 months before your wedding, but like with many things, the sooner the better!

Have you booked your beauty team yet? Being able to have professional hair and makeup done for your engagement session is ideal! It takes the stress and pressure off of you while getting ready, makes sure your hair and makeup are perfect for being in front of the camera and ensures you’re getting the most from your engagement session. Using the same beauty team for your e-session as you are for your wedding is optimum. It’s the perfect way to start the relationship with your hair and makeup artists. Scheme Events suggests booking your beauty team as soon as you’ve secured your “big ticket” items!

In short, as Las Vegas Wedding Planners, we suggest you book your engagement session early on in your engagement, but definitely consider the above when doing so!

After the date for your photos are set, you’ll want to start planning where! It’s important to find a location that feels right for you. Do you love the outdoors, maybe you’ll like The Dry Lake Bed or Valley of Fire. Are you into the arts and like a more urban environment? Consider the Downtown Las Vegas Arts District or The Neon Museum. Perhaps you two have a deep love of coffee, maybe your favorite local coffee shop is a great fit. Whatever you choose, make sure it feels right for the two of you as a couple. Don’t hesitate to ask for suggestions from your photographer as well. They’re sure to have some ideas especially for you!

Check out where these Scheme couples took their engagement photos in Las Vegas: