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to consider a Grand Canyon wedding?

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FeedMyFaceWithJaffaCakes · 13/12/2015 13:03

Ahhhh!
And if not, how do I start to plan one ?!!

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TiggyD · 13/12/2015 20:02

Way too hard to decorate.

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FeedMyFaceWithJaffaCakes · 13/12/2015 20:03

Bear yes, he has been, and he loves it. Also, my brother in law and my daddy would love it too.
I haven't been, but I'm happy to compromise on the place because I will get all the bits I want too, and we'll have a church blessing at home too so all the people that can't make Vegas, will be able to make that.
Thanks guys, we're getting excited!!
How did your families react if you went by yourself?!!

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Creiddylad · 13/12/2015 20:17

We went on our own, no one minded. It was a second marriage for both of us, so I think our parents were relieved it was not going to cost them anything.

One great tip I got on here, go online and book your wedding license. Then when you get there you go in the express line and it is much quicker. I think once you book it you have a year before you have to go in person to collect and pay.

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FeedMyFaceWithJaffaCakes · 13/12/2015 20:31

Thanks Crieddy
Im finding the whole thing very daunting!
Need a wedding planner!

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NotAnArtist · 13/12/2015 20:33

I got married in the Grand Canyon too!
We took two helicopters to carry us, family, the photographer and the minister, and the company provided everything - flowers, cake, photography, etc.
We had the ceremony on a bluff by the river that is no longer allowed to be used, I think we were one of the last weddings there. We definitely didn't have to repeat our vows on the way back though, I don't know if that's a new thing.

We were fairly chilled about it and didn't want a huge fancy cake (it was small but so delicious!) or care in any way about the flowers.
We were a bit disappointed with the photographs though, they looked like a family member or friend had taken them rather than the beautiful professional photographs that a lot of people have. There are a few nice ones, but nothing really wow.

We booked a private room above a restaurant in the Venetian for dinner with family and friends afterwards, we literally walked in the day before and asked what they had. I shudder at my lack of organisation now I'm looking back at it!

If I could do it again, the only thing I'd change is that I'd take my own photographer with me. Other than that, it was amazing!

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FeedMyFaceWithJaffaCakes · 13/12/2015 20:39

Can someone PM me some names of companies or mention (even though I hate to talk about money) because you usually get a roasting on MN so I can get a ballpark figure x

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ZylaB · 13/12/2015 20:47

not if the bit of the canyon you got married in was in Nevada then vows wouldn't need to be done after to make it legal :)

I think it's worth trying to make sure photos are good, especially in such a stunning location!

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Bearbehind · 13/12/2015 20:50

Horses for courses.

Have you seen the Trevor McDonald programme about Vegas.

IMO, it's a seedy, shithole and if you're stupid enough to think, as a gambler, you'll beat the system then you deserve all you get.

Being one of multiple brides wandering around casino floors on a Saturday night isn't how I'd want to spend my wedding night but plenty do it.

Grand Canyon is stunning but I'd have to get as far from Vegas as possible straight away.

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Cellardoor1 · 13/12/2015 21:03

Fair enough, vegas isn't everyone's cup of tea but there's no need to shit all over the OPs wedding plans. She's already said her DP loves it and he has actually been there, not just watched a program about it.

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FeedMyFaceWithJaffaCakes · 13/12/2015 21:04

Bear have you ever heard of "if you haven't got anything nice to say, don't say anything at all?"
Keep your opinions to yourself please, unless you have something helpful or positive to add.
I won't be one of those brides.

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Bearbehind · 13/12/2015 21:08

I'm really not trying to shit on your plans. I was really, really looking forward to going there but I absolutely hated it.

Just trying to convey the fact that it really is a love it or hate it place and, not one I'd risk for my wedding day.

You really can't avoid being 'one of those brides' there as you'll be one of a huge number there.

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MuttonWasAGoose · 13/12/2015 21:08

Vegas caters to everyone. You can have a luxurious hotel and meals or you can go for the kitsch.

The Grand Canyon is mind boggling. Photos don't do it justice.

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Cellardoor1 · 13/12/2015 21:20

Personally it didn't bother me that I was 'one of many' brides, why would it? I got married in Vegas precisely because I didn't want the whole big day centre of attention on me thing (and conveniently I live here). It suited me to blend in. Vegas weddings are a big industry, of course there are going to be loads of brides on any given day. I hardly ever notice any tbh, although I don't go to the strip that much.

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FeedMyFaceWithJaffaCakes · 13/12/2015 21:37

I'll be one of many, yes. But bear makes it sound like our be wandering the streets drunk in my dress, not really my thing I'm afraid!!
Thank you all so much for all your helpful advice!

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Creiddylad · 13/12/2015 21:45

I did not see that many brides. Maybe one or two each day in the hotel. They looked very happy and people were smiling and congratulating them.

I did not wear a traditional wedding dress, so not obvious that I was a bride.