Luxe Las Vegas Wedding Venues & Summer Festivals

Las Vegas has long been a destination for bachelor and bachelorette parties, weddings, and honeymoons! This summer, the city is coming alive with a variety or specials, packages, and celebrations for couples heading to the city that’s been called “The Marriage Capital of the World.” With a new luxurious wedding chapel along the strip, wedding packages at iconic venues, a summer festival of food and entertainment, and weeklong PRIDE parties, Las Vegas is a must-visit destination this summer for the new Mr. and Mrs., as well as their wedding parties, close friends, and family.

The Wedding Chapel at ARIA
Say “I do” in style at ARIA Las Vegas’ newly opened ceremony site, The Wedding Chapel. As the ultimate location for Las Vegas nuptials, The Wedding Chapel features sleek modern lines with lavish décor for couples who desire a sophisticated and contemporary-elegant ceremony. With seating for up to 60 guests, the 2,750 square-foot chapel also features a high-end foyer, a beautiful bride’s room, and a groom’s room with masculine aesthetics and additions including a pool table and wet bar.

Wedding packages start at just $1,600 and include photography, florals, limousine transportation to Clark County Marriage Bureau, and an officiant. Other packages such as the Passion and Euphoria packages include more luxurious and cultural options. The Passion package includes a stay in one of ARIA’s luxurious Sky Suites, dinner for two at Jean Gorges Steakhouse, and a wedding cake from Jean Philippe Pâtisserie. The Euphoria package features a traditional Jewish ceremony complete with an elegant chuppah and mazel tov glass. All-inclusive packages are also available for up to 35 guests and include accommodations, in-suite receptions, catering, open bar, videography, and more.

For more information on The Wedding Chapel at Aria, call 877.371.2742 or visit arialasvegas.com/weddings. 

Summer Wedding Packages at The Quad Resort & Casino and Flamingo Las Vegas
Now through September 15, marrying in Vegas is easier than ever with a multitude of summer specials and packages from iconic and intimate venues. 

Flamingo Las Vegas offers couples a magical ceremony location amidst a 15-acre Caribbean-style water playground and wildlife habitat. Their Midsummer Nuptials special starts at $1,225 and includes a ceremony at Chapel Falls or Paradise Falls, a bridal bouquet and boutonniere for the groom, music, photography session, and a sangria toast for fifteen guests. Their Summer’s Glow package starts at $2,770 and includes a ceremony at their Lavish Gazebo or West Lawn location, matching bridal bouquet and boutonniere for the groom, live piano music, a photography session, complimentary bottle service and cocktails in a private cabana at the Flamingo Go Pool or Beach Club Pool, and a reception at Carlos’ n Charlie’s for up to twenty guests including hosted food and beverage, flair bartenders, and singing and dancing servers. 

The Quad Resort & Casino offers a simple and elegant Las Vegas wedding experience. The Silver Sky chapel seats up to 80 guests and features the famed Las Vegas skyline as a backdrop, while the Sierra chapel is more of an intimate venue seating up to 20 guests with Southwestern décor. Their Silver Shimmer package starts at $1,170 and includes a ceremony in the Silver Sky chapel, matching bridal bouquet and boutonniere for the groom, one dozen roses or calla lilies, a photography session, and champagne with toasting glasses. The Let’s Get Married special starts at $495 and includes a ceremony in the Silver Sky or Sierra chapel, matching bridal bouquet and boutonniere for the groom, a floral arrangement of roses, and a photography session. 

For booking information, please visit the chapel websites of Flamingo Las Vegas and The Quad Resort & Casino. 

CARNEVALE at The Venetian and The Palazzo
Inspired by Carnevale, Europe’s greatest celebration of art, food, and culture, The Venetian and The Palazzo resorts have created their own festival celebrating entertainment, art, fashion, fames, sports, music, and wine. There is something for everyone to enjoy now through September 8! Everyone is welcome at most events, but overnight guests will receive a Passaporto di Carnevale, which features specials, discounts, and retail offers. 

Nightly at 6pm, a “Ciao Bella!” reception at The Palazzo welcomes hotel guests to the festivities with a mixology session and cocktail. At 6pm and 8pm, onlookers can feast their eyes on the Masquerade – A Cavalcade & Show that runs through The Palazzo Waterfall Atrium and Restaurant Row. For more exclusive events, tickets are available for the Tour d’Italy Wine Walk on August 9, Cheer for Beer Festival on August 17, Cook and Dine with Wolfgang Puck, Bleu Ribbon Kitchen Cooking Workshops by Le Cordon Bleu, and multiple entertainment shows with performers including Earth, Wind & Fire. Exclusively for honeymooners, new couples, and couples celebrating their anniversaries in Las Vegas, the Honeymooners “Sweetheart” Reception at the Venezia pool kicks off at 7pm on Tuesday, August 20. 

For more information on these and many more events, visit venetian.com/carnevale or palazzo.com/carnevale. 

PRIDE Celebrations at MGM Resorts International
Celebrate PRIDE September 3-8 in Las Vegas with a variety of exciting events and promotions across several MGM Resorts International destinations. 

If you and your partner enjoy comedy, don’t miss visiting The Mirage to see stand-up sensations Margaret Cho on September 6 and Kathy Griffin on September 7. For more extreme entertainment, indulge in Cirque du Soleil’s performances of Zarkana at ARIA and their most sensual show Zumanityat New York-New York. Stay energized during all of these activities with Fabulous Las Vegas’ Dine OUT program, which offers guests 20% off when presenting their Fabulous hotel key cards at a variety of popular eateries including Citizens Kitchen & Bar at Mandalay Bay, STACK Restaurant & Bar at The Mirage, The Pub at Monte Carlo at Luxor, and many more. 

After participating in citywide LGBT celebrations including Las Vegas PRIDE Festival’s Annual PRIDE Night Parade on September 6 and the Annual PRIDE Festival on September 7, join host J.Son for Temptation Sundays at the city’s original and longest-running LGBT pool party at Luxor or head to REVO Sundays at the Revolution Lounge at The Mirage. 

Visit myfabulousvegas.com for reservations as well as access to special offers and discounts! 

Opening photograph by Jay Lawrence Goldman Photography