| Okay, so you are still teary-eyed after saying yes | | | | business in Las Vegas and if you were to do a |
| to your boyfriend's proposal to live happily ever | | | | search on the internet you will see story after |
| after. What next? It's time to get your feet on | | | | story of couples who felt misguided or deceived |
| the ground and plan your dream wedding. | | | | by wedding chapels, coordinators or venders |
| Somehow, everything comes into focus and you | | | | simply because they didn't' understand or ask how |
| start to panic. "So where do I start?" you ask | | | | things worked. |
| yourself. For first time brides and grooms, planning | | | | Research is the best investment you can make |
| a wedding can be quite daunting. You may take | | | | for your big day. A guide such as "The Vegas |
| into consideration the possibility of eloping. | | | | Wedding Book" written by a Las Vegas Wedding |
| What better place to elope to than Las Vegas, | | | | Chapel insider, is full of tips, questions to ask and |
| "The Wedding Capital of the World"? Three | | | | chapel secrets to assist couples with planning their |
| hundred and sixty five days of the year couples | | | | wedding without being taken in by hidden charges. |
| from all parts of the globe come to Las Vegas to | | | | It is advisable to do your own research as is |
| have the wedding of their dreams. The | | | | suggested in this guide prior to making any |
| stereotypical "Tacky Vegas Wedding" is a thing of | | | | decision or plans for your wedding. |
| the past. Unless that is what you are looking for | | | | Enlisting the help of a wedding planner may be the |
| and then that is possible as well. This, of course is | | | | route for you in creating a stress-free |
| the beauty of a Las Vegas Wedding. Whatever | | | | environment before your wedding date and on |
| your wedding dreams, wants and needs it can | | | | the big day itself. However, you have to contend |
| and will be done for you at a fraction of the cost. | | | | with an additional budget for their services. The |
| You may consider the possibility of hiring a | | | | payment for wedding planners vary depending on |
| wedding planner, but do you need one? | | | | how they charge, whether it is package style or if |
| Most of the wedding chapels in Las Vegas (both in | | | | they ask for a per hour rate. Some wedding |
| the casinos and independent chapels) have in | | | | planners base their fees on the total budget for |
| house "wedding coordinators". | | | | your wedding. |
| These coordinators will work with you to choose | | | | Here are some of the reasons why you may opt |
| a wedding package and plan you reception (if | | | | for a wedding planner: |
| needed). There are also independent coordinators | | | | 1. Experience - Wedding planners have years of |
| that can put together the most intimate and | | | | experience in wedding preparations and you can |
| extraordinary weddings. | | | | expect them to know even the smallest details |
| If you are looking for a simple intimate wedding | | | | that you need to take care of before your |
| with just you, your fiancé, and maybe a | | | | wedding. They also know the best wedding |
| few friends and family members you most likely | | | | chapels in Las Vegas and they will be able to give |
| will not need the assistance of an outside | | | | you tips in organizing your special day. |
| coordinator or planner. If your plans include a large | | | | 2. Contacts - These people have been involved |
| wedding party, guest list and reception you may | | | | with the Las Vegas wedding scene for years. |
| want to enlist the services of a coordinator who | | | | They are in close contact will suppliers who can |
| will be dedicated to your needs. | | | | give you the best deal for everything you need |
| The question is what your needs are. Once you | | | | from documentation, photography, catering, |
| agree on what type of wedding you want, you | | | | gowns, etc. The best thing is, they also know |
| will be able to decide if you really need a wedding | | | | which suppliers are reliable and which are not. |
| planner. | | | | 3. Information and Negotiation Skills - You can be |
| A wedding planner or coordinator can be very | | | | sure that if you want to get the best prices |
| useful as they know the ins and outs of the | | | | possible for your wedding requirements, your |
| whole Las Vegas Wedding circuit, but what is | | | | wedding planner can haggle for you. Planners use |
| most important in planning your wedding is arming | | | | their inside information to negotiate with suppliers |
| yourself with information. Weddings are big | | | | and service providers to get the best deal. |