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Bro Getting Married in Vegas - Should I Take 3yr old?

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LeeRoar · 21/09/2018 20:32

Hey there! Looking for opinions/experiences.

My brother is talking about getting married in Las Vegas, by which time my DS will be a couple of months short of 3yrs old. I'd really love to take my DS but obviously Vegas isn't for kiddies. As it's long haul we'd hope to go for a week. We were also hoping to stay at the Bellagio but starting to think Adults by the pool may not be too amused by a toddler splashing about.

WWYD? Think about leaving wee one at home with his Auntie or take him but be prepared for a few looks from other guests?

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GreenTulips · 21/09/2018 20:34

What makes you think a huge city isn't child friendly?

Sparklyfee · 21/09/2018 20:41

I'd leave him at home. It's really not for kids and you'll be able to go in adult only areas and not feel like you're holding anyone back. Have a great trip

Angrybird345 · 21/09/2018 20:43

Bellagio has a few pools, including an adults only one. I’d go still with a 3 year old.

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ItsJustTheOneSwanActually · 21/09/2018 20:46

If Auntie's game i'd leave him with her. It's not really a place for kids. It's for drinking and gambling.

VimFuego101 · 21/09/2018 20:51

I agree that the Bellagio pool may not be toddler friendly but there's lots to do in Vegas for kids, especially if you rent a car and can drive to national parks or a bit further out. My son liked the M and M store, pinball museum, valley of fire, container park (would recommend taxi or driving there, you have to walk through a bit of a dodgy area from the main strip), and the open air market. It was pretty cool to walk round all the casinos too. Kids aren't allowed near the machines but there's lots of themed things inside to see and some have shows on. There are showgirls on the strip during the day but they are covered up (ish).

Stupomax · 21/09/2018 20:56

What makes you think a huge city isn't child friendly?

Have you been to Las Vegas? Last time I was there I watched a guy pick up a hooker, then they got into the lift that I was already in, and started... um...

OP - I wouldn't.

Stupomax · 21/09/2018 20:56

BTW that wasn't in the Bellagio but it was in one of the high-end hotel casinos.

delphguelph · 21/09/2018 20:56

Vegas?

3??

No.

Waterlemon · 21/09/2018 21:05

We got married in Las Vegas in spring 2005. (The grove garden wedding chapel)

My niece was 2 at the time. She was never a problem. There’s plenty for everyone to see and do - most of it free. The hotels are huge and you could easily spend a day just in one!

We stayed at the bellagio but we never got to use the pool as it was closed due to “inclement weather” (a very slight breeze) but I think there were times that it was chikdfree so those that don’t want to be bothered by toddlers can go then!

The bellagio is pretty central on the strip so a good base to explore from but it takes a looooong time to get from one hotel to the next. So take a buggy. The fountains are amazing to watch, ask for a lakeside room, so you can watch from your room.

The only problems we had with a toddler in tow were the strict licensing rules, no under 18s in the casinos or bars, and the bars that were family friendly tended to be booked up well in advance, we had no problems with restaurants however.
(We weren’t drunken Brits abroad bar crawling with a toddler - honest! Just that there were 25 of us, staying in different hotels, so it was easier to meet up after dinner than trying to find a suitable venue and time to suit everyone,)

We all said you could do with 2 weeks in LV - one to do all the daytime stuff, and one for all the night time (and neither dh or I are gamblers/drinkers )

Hope you all have a lovely time!

ConsiderHerWaysAndOthers · 21/09/2018 21:08

For me it’s not so much about other people potentially being upset if he splashes in the pool but about how much better a time you’ll have without a toddler in tow. If Auntie is trustworthy and happy to have him then I vote for leaving him at home and enjoying a well earned child free break!

Waterlemon · 21/09/2018 21:15

Yes that’s what you have to weigh up.
Ds isn’t going to have much/if any memories of the trip,
Vegas is child friendly but would you (and everyone else) have a better time without having to worry about and entertain a toddler the whole week?

FunSponges · 21/09/2018 21:30

I know someone who got married in Vegas and had a child of a similar age in the group. She said never again. Too hot and not the place for a child could have said that before they went.

darkblu · 21/09/2018 22:07

Really depends on you. Personally I'd take him. Only thing I'd be worried about is the heat (when I went it was a nice hot, but can get crazy hot! Saying that all hotels are obvs aircon).
I think you could have a great time with him if you wanted a family holiday. Like someone else said, rent a car, see the parks, Grand Canyon etc. The hotels are massive and I saw loads of kids when we were there. Shops, museums etc. At 3 all he'll really need is some games/toys/colouring and snacks and mummy and daddy to be happy.

But! If you are fine about leaving him for that long then I'd say go just the two of you and have a holiday! Have fun whatever you choose

Thymeout · 21/09/2018 23:48

You'll have a much better time without him - and so will the other members of the group. It's really not designed for 3 yr olds who'd probably be much happier on a farm or by a beach or at a holiday camp.
Yes - if you've got no choice, you could make a go of it. But he'll have more fun with auntie so it's really not worth the bother of long flights, jet lag, searching out toddler entertainment and feeling left out of the fun the adults are having.

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