| Congratulations! You've decided to tie the knot in | | | | Reception Invitations. You may want to send the |
| your own personal style. Since Las Vegas has many | | | | announcement out before the event to let friends |
| themes, so can your reception. From Pirates to Pink | | | | and family know you will be married in Vegas in a |
| Caddy, and Drive Thru to Disco, you deserve to | | | | private ceremony and would like to invite all to |
| have exactly what you want for a party back home. | | | | celebrate upon your return. OR, you may decide to |
| It is becoming more and more popular to have a | | | | send an invitation explaining that you were married in |
| private, personal ceremony in Las Vegas and a | | | | Vegas and that you are inviting them to the |
| celebration when you return home. It is the best of | | | | reception. If you want to make it clear to your |
| both worlds. And since your family and friends didn't | | | | guests that gifts are not necessary you can include |
| see you wed, they are especially excited to | | | | "Your presence is gift enough." |
| celebrate your marriage by attending your local | | | | Celebrate when it is fresh.This is YOUR day and |
| reception. | | | | celebration, and at the same time, your guests want |
| Here are some things to consider: | | | | to celebrate while the idea is new. Don't wait a long |
| Wear your wedding attire to the reception. Your | | | | time to have your guests celebrate with you. They |
| guests will love to see you were wearing the day of | | | | want to be there with you and for you. |
| your marriage. However, it is your day so if you | | | | Decorate with your theme in mind. Fuzzy dice on the |
| prefer to were something different by all means, | | | | table? Chocolate slot machines? Playing card cookies? |
| wear what you want to! | | | | Balloon bouquets in red, black and white? |
| Show a slideshow or video of Vegas trip. Something | | | | Have fun! When it is all over, you want to look upon |
| your guests want more than anything is to see | | | | this as a happy time with friends. Try not to put a |
| pictures from the big day and to share your | | | | whole lot of pressure on yourself when planning this. |
| moments with you. Take lots of pictures and/or | | | | Remember that this is a one day event. Your |
| video and show them during a portion of the | | | | marriage is for life. |
| reception. It will bring back your memories, and let | | | | Thank your guests with Las Vegas keepsake favors. |
| the ones you care about into the fun. You may also | | | | Let your family and friends know how much it meant |
| decide to have photo albums available. A photo board | | | | to you that they shared this day with you in words |
| is another idea. | | | | and in deed. Send them home with a Las Vegas |
| Write a journal about the event. You may even want | | | | themed favor that is personalized with your name |
| to read it to your guests. Perhaps write it with your | | | | and wedding date. Or - if you are serving a sit down |
| guests in mind so they can be in on the fun. Too shy | | | | meal at your reception that includes place cards - use |
| to read it? Your good friends or family will probably | | | | Las Vegas themed place card holders that your |
| be honored to read it for you! | | | | guests can then take home to hold their pictures or |
| Choose to send Wedding Announcements and/or | | | | memos. |