Nevada Weddings

Eva & Lukas met online through friends ~ within a week, they decided to meet for cocktails face to face! They talked and flirted all night and have been inseparable ever since!

LBB Photographer Chelsea Nicole sent in today’s featured wedding, shot on the VERY popular wedding date this year: September 9, 2009 … the marriage of Eva and Lukas at Caeser’s Palace in the Venus Garden in Las Vegas!

According to Chelsea … “The couple loves to travel and decided that Las Vegas was the perfect destination for their families to meet up ~ coming from Switzerland, Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Canada! Before the ceremony, Eva and Lukas had a first sight, which allowed for some romantic alone time. After the ceremony, they had an intimate reception at Giorgio’s Ristorante with their closest family and friends.”

Other wedding vendors that contributed to their lovely day include Colleen with Posh Productions, The Palette ~ Floral Design Services, and Cake Designs.

How romantic! How incredibly fun!

A huge Congrats to Eva & Lukas!! And thanks, Chelsea for sharing with us!!

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Chelsea is based in Vegas but is available for travel worldwide. To see more of Chelsea’s fun, vibrant and high energy photographic style, check out Eva & Lukas’ E*Shoot … And Gemma and Lee’s three-day wedding shoot on Chelsea’s blog!  Married: Gemma & Lee , Gemma’s Trash The Dress

Today, our Little Black Book guest-blogger is Tracey Kumer-Moore, Your Las Vegas Concierge.

“Las Vegas has always been the ultimate American Destination Wedding spot. In an economy where people may not be able to afford to travel as far for a destination wedding, Las Vegas is considered one of the top three fine dining destinations in the country. It has some of the most luxurious resorts, the best shopping, entertainment, nightlife, and 350 degrees of sunshine. Now that is what I call a DESTINATION! Beyond the traditional “chapels” there are incredible ballrooms, venue outdoor spaces, scenic country clubs as well as other resorts off the strip that are anything but the commercial Vegas wedding venues. Las Vegas is moving away from the ‘theme’ oriented resorts and the city is much more cosmopolitan, sophisticated, stylish and chic.”

Tracey enlisted the aid of Las Vegas photographers Ashley Bartoletti and Little Black Book member Chelsea Nicole to express their thoughts about Vegas-style weddings …

Q: What do you love about shooting weddings off the strip at some of our other amazing properties around town?

AB: When shooting off the strip, the best part is having space to shoot and a little less chaos. I love being able to utilize big grassy areas and other natural elements. It is also really nice to get away with the bride and groom, and have it be just the three of us, rather than having 100’s of strangers passing you by. There are so many great locations off strip, from golf and country clubs to some really unique and intimate restaurants. There really is something for everyone.

Q: What is one little known fact about Las Vegas Wedding Style you have discovered as a Las Vegas based photographer that you want to share with the LBB readers?

AB: Many of the hotels on the strip include photography in their packages, which tend to be very stiff and not very creative. Some hotels will allow you to bring in an outside photographer instead. It is important to research what each hotel offers, includes, allows and considers upgrades and charges for. If photography is something that is important to you, I really recommend investing in an outside photographer that really suits your personal style so you get exactly what you want.

CN: Your guests will absolutely love a Las Vegas wedding! This is one thing that might not be immediately apparent. Vegas is unique in that, for the most part, you don’t have to entertain your guests while they’re here. They entertain themselves. During the hectic times of finalizing wedding plans, this can be a welcome relief. There’s something fun and exciting for them to do 24-hours a day. From the clubs, slots, fantastic food and shows, you’ll be guaranteed that you and your guests will have an amazing time that will not soon be forgotten. Just make sure to choose a great photographer to capture it all!

And a final word from Tracey about Las Vegas weddings …

Take a cue from our city … Be bold, daring and think outside the box about how you want your wedding to feel and be remembered. Your guests will be so excited to come to Las Vegas with you! Take advantage of the abundant, amazing live talent, event resources and unique ideas our city offers to help you put on an amazing event with unexpected, memorable touches!

Wow! She’s convinced me!

A huge thank you to Tracey, Ashley and Chelsea for some very convincing evidence that a Las Vegas Style Wedding would be oh-so special!

We’re so happy to have Tracey Kumer-Moore, Your Las Vegas Wedding Concierge, guest blogging for us on the Little Black Book Blog today! When she first offered to share her passion about Las Vegas as the perfect Destination Wedding venue, we thought it was such a great idea! Way too many people can’t get past the stereotypical Vegas concept … but Las Vegas … on and off-strip … has so very much more to offer couples seeking a destination wedding. We’re super-excited for Tracey to share with us!

from Tracey …

As a Las Vegas wedding consultant who works with couples from all over the world, I have the pleasure of collaborating with some amazingly talented wedding professionals. Two of our local photographers, Ashley Bartoletti & Little Black Book member Chelsea Nicole, were gracious enough to share their feelings and their photos.

Q: How would you describe the style of Las Vegas weddings that sets us apart from other cities?

AB: EVERY wedding has its own STYLE. What sets us apart from other cities is that Vegas offers the ultimate wedding experience for couples who want it all!  Since many Vegas weddings are destination weddings, it often becomes a whole weekend event, involving shows, restaurants, and other activities. As for the wedding itself, there are SO many options to really personalize it.

CN: Las Vegas has a fresh, alternative, and funky style that attracts vibrant couples from all over the world. Vegas IS variety. From classy chic to rock-star glam, from small and intimate to full-blown ballroom gala events, this city definitely has got you covered!

TKM: For me, Vegas wedding-style is bold and shiny, sophisticated, edgy, and daring. It’s global and cosmopolitan, relaxed and refined. But it is also welcoming, hospitable, warm, fun, engaging, a little silly and always big-hearted and open to new ideas and taking chances.  Vegas is the best place to celebrate your love and your style…with STYLE!

Q: There was a commercial for Las Vegas that says ‘Your Vegas is Showing!’  Remember? How do you get the ‘Vegas Wedding Style’ to show in your images and events?

AB:  Some clients embrace the Las Vegas ambiance; in that case it is easy to bring out Vegas-style by creating fun, sexy, colorful images, as well as utilize all the interesting backgrounds and lights that Vegas has to offer . Each client is different, though … not all clients want that.

CN: Vegas is glamorous, it’s exciting! Its adventure and its vibrant! And shhhhhh, it’s also a tiny bit sexy. The appeal of Vegas is that it allows us all to be playful, passionate, and just a little daring. It tends to bring out a little spark of blissful freedom in my couples and that’s what I love to capture.

TKM: As an event planner, it’s what I do and love…helping couples express their version of Las Vegas wedding style and turning a space into their unique place in time for one special night. In every aspect, from invitations to décor, flowers to lighting, cake to cocktails and entertainment, I collaborate with my clients and talented dedicated professionals to capture that feeling and turn it into a living, breathing celebration of their lifestyle, and style and love.

photography by little black book member chelsea nicole, and ashley bartoletti

More to come from Tracey … Your Las Vegas Wedding Concierge …

We are featuring one of my cute high school friend’s gorgeous wedding today! Audrey and Brandon were married in an intimate, incredibly personal ceremony at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas…

From Audrey…

Lisa Garcia helped us plan an after ceremony hour long cocktail and appetizer party for our guests while we took our family pictures. This was held in the same room as the pre-wedding cocktail party. For the reception we did a 5 course sit down dinner. I got the cake idea from a design I found on the Martha Stewart wedding website and actually appears in The Best of Martha Stewart Living Weddings book. I liked the design because it reminded me of the lace detail on my dress.  No DJ or band and dancing but that’s exactly what we wanted, a simple sit down dinner. Plus we figured in Vegas everyone could party it up after if they wanted. Although it seemed no one did after the long heavy meal!

The Wynn photographers, Joan Fuller, Director of Photographic Services, and Jennifer LaRocca were incredible and became our favorite part of the wedding! If any of your readers decide to have their wedding at the Wynn they must use these girls! Also, a quick thank you to Megan Lynch, the Assistant Wedding Consultant and the Videographers Ryan Arcoraci and Kwame Agyemang. Every part of the Wynn team made this wedding so special!

Thank you so much, Audrey!!! I had no doubt that you would pull off an absolutely gorgeous affair. Oh and check out Audrey’s Blog, Chic Girl Style when you have some time! More to come, stay tuned…