10 Years And Strong!

We love it when our couples share their special day with us and then come back years later. Some times they are even more nervous the second time around! John & Debbie Lariviere were married 10 years ago at our chapel and came back on 9-9-09 to renew their vows once more! Here is a quick email from the bride herself about their ongoing experience with Chapel of the Flowers!





"We were very happy to have been lucky enough to be married @ the chapel twice! We were very pleased with everything and the both ceremonies were fabulous. I have told everyone I know how great and professional you all have been. 10 years ago it was a very small chapel and now it’s gotten so big and GREAT… I wanted to thank everyone for the wonderful service. " -Debbie Lariviere

Wedding Gift Etiquette!!

Attending a wedding is a joyous occasion but the question comes to mind of what to get the bride and groom for a gift? How long does a guest have to send a gift? Is it acceptable for the couple to ask for a specific gift?

According to experts is bad form to request a specific gift, its never acceptable to ask for a gift, and it's bad form to put a gift registry on an invitation.

If your unable to attend to a wedding the proper wedding etiquette is you have up to one year to send a gift, even though gifts should be no later then three months but even this long can be considered rude. The proper rule is its better to send the gift as soon as you recieve the invitation so the bride and groom wont have to worry about getting it home.

Is money an appropriate gift? Absolutely! Especially these days money is probably a better choice, or if you dont want the bride and groom to know how much you spent you can buy and expensive looking gift for a cheaper price.

How much to spend? There is a wedding etiquette rumor that the cost of a wedding gift should equal the cost of the guest's meal. This is not true. No matter how much the bride and groom spent on the dinner, the choice is up to the gift giver of how much to spend. If its a family member that's getting married or close friend you will probably want to spend a little more then a co-worker etc.

Registry is a wonderful thing because the gifts have been chosen by the happy couple and as a guest you have an idea of what the couple wants, even though you are free to shop any store.

Thank You card should be written and sent within two weeks of the wedding, one month at the latest as an etiquette rule. It's stated that their is no excuse for not properly thanking your guests for a wedding gift that they put alot of thought into the gift. Guests who are properly thanked are touched you took the time out to send a note.

No matter what the gift will be or if you are attending a wedding at our Chapel of The Flowers and forgot a present our quaint gift shop can help you with all of your gifting needs! Our selection of presents has everything for that special day or keepsakes such as champagne flutes for years of enjoyment! Come visit our website or stop in anytime! go to http://www.littlechapel.com/ or call 800-843-2410 to speak to one of our professional wedding planners!

Picking your perfect wedding date!!!!

You've just gotten engaged and everyone wants to know when the wedding is, but you have to decide what time of year, how to deal with holiday weekends and peoples schedules. Question is how do you pick the perfect date? Here are a few tips to help in your decision making.




Choosing a wedding date it seems similar to putting together a puzzle or playing a game of chess. One of the major considerations for choosing the date is which season you want to get married in. Do you want the warmth of summer, lushness of spring flowers, coziness of fall or a winter wonderland. For instance if you are an accountant then spring is definitely out of the question, if your a teacher summers might be best, wedding coordinator probably winter, it all depends on what your job demands of you.


For a money saving opportunity you and your loved one should consider a weekday wedding. Several venues, vendors and other discounts are applied when having a weekday wedding. You must consider if you definitely want a Saturday wedding or do religious observances like the Jewish or Christian Sabaths mean that either Saturday or Sunday weddings aren't an option. If most of your wedding guests are in town and not traveling, a weekday wedding might be the perfect option for you.


Spring weddings are a season where more vendors will be available and you might get discounted rates on sites and especially travel. If your getting married in a church you might be able to save some money and use the Easter decorations. The only gamble is the weather so be prepared for a nice 70 degree weather day or April showers. Bright spring colors are a great way to combine the weather and your wedding colors, along with several bright flowers that are in season.


Summer weddings are the most popular season due to the off chance of bad weather. A garden (such our chapels glass garden) or a gazebo, as in our lovely chapels are an excellent choice to combine the season and your wedding. Choosing your flowers might be the most difficult part due to the abundance of choices in the summer, every flower from lilies, dahlias, gerber daisies, mums and of course roses are all cheerful and fun to fill the space around your ceremony and reception.


Fall weddings are romantic time of year and are a time of year when people come home for the holidays and think about loved ones. A warming, intimate wedding set with colors such as jewel tones, fall earth tones such as browns and yellows are a perfect compliment. Making use of seasonal decorations such as pumpkins,acorns, fall leaves, jack -o-lanterns or paper luminaria for a candlelit setting is perfect. Some couples want Halloween mixed in with their special day as an option to!

Winter wonderland
A winter wedding can be very romantic and right out of a Hollywood setting. Ice diamond or diamond like jewelry set off the magical time of the season. Silver capes or long silk dresses with white fur or faux fur wraps are a great accent to your gown. Silver and white elegant colors are popular or decide if you want reds and greens to match the season. Eucalyptus and roses, lilies and stephanotis are a pretty choice or for a brighter bouquet, red roses and holly or pine tree greenery, ornamental berries are an excellent choice.




There is a question of how long should an engagement be and its been said a year is a good amount of time to plan a wedding, while not stressing out. Other people think otherwise and a short engagement is better because an entire year is unnecessary and torturous.





You could get married on the anniversary of the day you met, one of your birthdays, or holiday such as Valentine's to help in the decision making process. The last thing you want to do is have your wedding on an important religious holiday or Super Bowl Sunday where your guests will be unhappy for being there.


Keep in mind key players in your wedding such as your parents annual trip to Paris, or your sister in college is in midst of finals, but only worry about the immediate family otherwise you'll stress yourself out trying to fit to many people's schedules.
You will want to make sure that your favorite location is available, or your favorite photographer can be there. At Chapel of The Flowers, we always have the best photographers in Las Vegas available to you and our location is the perfect setting year round! Renewal of vows are in season year round as well!!
Whatever your wedding date may be Chapel of The Flowers can help you plan the seasonal wedding of your dreams. Visit our website of littlechapel.com or call to speak to a professional wedding planner today. 800-843-2410 or 702-735-4494

Congratulations 9/9/09 Couples!

Chapel of the Flowers would like to congratulate the 72 couples that were married on property on 9/9/09. It was such a fun and smooth day here at the chapel. Our first wedding started @ 8:30am and the last one ended at 11:30pm.



Our last couple didn’t stop at just booking the very last wedding of the night, they also drug our fantastic photographer, Sam around town to take pictures afterwards.

Getting married on a triple digit day is a lot of fun! Some do it for good luck and some do it just so it’s easier to remember.

Last year on 8/8/08 we married 97 fantastic couples from 8am -11:30pm and on lucky 7/7/07 we married 114 outstanding couples from 6:30am – 11:30pm… I was married at 12 noon and still up at 4am to get ready. I wonder what time the 6:30am couples were up. Midnight?




Some other fun days to get married on are going to be 11/11/11, Halloween, New Years or New Years Eve. Come book you “Lucky” wedding with us and we will make it Magic!

-Katelyn DeGraw

MOMENTS TO REMEMBER

Your wedding day is filled with moments you don't ever want to forget.

Photographers here at Chapel of the Flowers build up a good rapport with the couple within a narrow time frame and make them feel at ease while being part of some of their most intimate moments. They capture forever your wedding photos created with love of your special day that you’ll cherish all the days of your life.


Our photographers are professional not only in how they represent themselves and Chapel of the Flowers, but are highly trained in the latest techniques to bring you the best photographs available. Remembering your wedding day is a very personal thing, your professional wedding photographer simply is a people person, who engages in small talk and smiling with confidence to give you a chance to find a common ground between yourselves and get a feeling for what you like and don't like. It will also make it more fun and you will definitely end up with better wedding photographs.


Offering a variety of photography packages allows our couples choices of custom design images, additional prints, DVDs of your ceremony, additional ceremony broadcast time on the internet, wedding album, photo enlargements and more.

Orchid Photography Package
$1,399.95
Four hour photo shoot on the grounds and at two desired locations near or on the strip with transportation to locations by limousine.
An additional 160 4x6 prints of your choice
Professional custom design of three images of your choice.
Eight additional weeks of your ceremony broadcast on the internet
Two additional DVDs of your ceremony
One copy of the multi media slideshow of all photos to music with graphics.
1- 16x20, 2-11x14, 10- 8x10, 10- 5x7, and 16- wallet sized enlargements
One Beautiful Wedding Album or Photo Frame - Based on Availability
Extra 30 minutes on the grounds to enjoy with friends and family
Limousine to and from your photos appointment the next day (not available on Sundays)
Additional photos delivered to your hotel the next day (Not available on Sundays) or will be shipped to the couple free of charge by Express Mail.
Receive a 30% discount on all future developing and enlargements.

Rose Photography Package
$899.95
Two and one half hour photo shoot on the grounds and at one desired location near or on the strip with transportation to locations by car or limousine if available.
An additional 120 4x6 prints of your choice
Professional custom design of one image of your choice.
Six additional weeks of your ceremony broadcast on the internet
One additional DVD of the ceremony
2- 11x14, 10- 8x10, 10- 5x7, and 8- wallet sized enlargements
Beautiful Wedding Album of Photo Frame
Additional 4x6 set of all images.
Extra 30 minutes on the grounds to enjoy with friends and family
Limousine or car to and from your photos appointment the next day (not available on Sundays)
Additional photos delivered to your hotel the next day (Not available on Sundays) or can be shipped to the couple free of charge by Express Mail.
Receive a 30% discount on all future developing and enlargements.

Calla Lily Photography Package
$599.95
One hour photo shoot on the grounds and in the photo studio
An additional 80 4x6 prints of your choice
Any enlargements or additional prints available the next day or shipped to the couple free of charge by Priority Shipping.
Four additional weeks of your ceremony broadcast on the internet
One Additional DVD of the ceremony
Extra 30 minutes on the grounds to enjoy with friends and family
1- 11x14, 10- 8x10, 10- 5x7, and 8- wallet sized enlargements
One Beautiful Wedding Album or Photo Frame - Based on Availability
Receive a 25% discount on all future developing

Tulip Photography Package
$399.95
On-site Photo Shoot: in Photo Studio
An additional 50 4x6 prints of your choice
Any enlargements or additional prints available in two days or shipped to the couple free of charge by Priority Shipping.
Two additional weeks of your ceremony broadcast on the internet
Extra 30 minutes on the grounds to enjoy with family and friends
8- 8x10, 8- 5x7, and 8- wallet sized enlargements
Wedding Album or Photo Frame - Based on Availability
Receive a 20% discount on all future developing and enlargements.

Gardenia Photography Package
$299.95
15 Minute On-Site Photo Shoot
An additional 35 4x6 prints of your choice
Any enlargements or additional prints available in two days or shipped to the couple free of charge.
Three additional days of your ceremony broadcast on the internet
6- 8x10 & 6- 5x7 photo enlargements
Wedding Album or Photo Frame - Based on Availability
Receive a 15% discount on all future developing
Additional Options
Add the Photo Studio to any photo upgrade for $150 more. If you select this option you will get an extra half hour for more professional photos to be taken in our Photo Studio. Spend an extra half hour in the Photo Studio- ideal for extra photos that you can share with family and friends. Add memories that will last a lifetime!

Violet Photography Package
$249.95
An additional 25 4x6 posed prints of your choice
Any enlargements or additional prints available in two days or can be shipped to the couple free of charge.
One additional day of your ceremony broadcast on the internet
4- 8x10, 4- 5x7 photo enlargements
Wedding Album or Photo Frame - Based on Availability
Receive a 15% discount on all future developing and enlargements.
Additional Options
Add the Photo Studio to any photo upgrade for $150 more. If you select this option you will get an extra half hour for more professional photos to be taken in our Photo Studio. Spend an extra half hour in the Photo Studio- ideal for extra photos that you can share with family and friends. Add memories that will last a lifetime!

Sunflower Photography Package
$169.95
An additional 18 4x6 posed prints of your choice
Any enlargements or additional prints available in two days or shipped to the couple with complimentary shipping.
Eight additional hours of your ceremony broadcast on the internet
2- 8x10 photo enlargements
Receive a 10% discount on all future developing and enlargements.
Additional Options
Add the Photo Studio to any photo upgrade for $150 more. If you select this option you will get an extra half hour for more professional photos to be taken in our Photo Studio. Spend an extra half hour in the Photo Studio- ideal for extra photos that you can share with family and friends. Add memories that will last a lifetime!

Sweet Pea Photography Package
$99.95
An additional 12 4x6 posed prints of your choice
Any enlargements or additional prints available in two days or can be shipped to the couple.
Three additional hours of your ceremony broadcast on the internet
Receive a 5% discount on all future developing and enlargements.
Additional Options
Add the Photo Studio to any photo upgrade for $150 more. If you select this option you will get an extra half hour for more professional photos to be taken in our Photo Studio. Spend an extra half hour in the Photo Studio- ideal for extra photos that you can share with family and friends. Add memories that will last a lifetime!

Classic Wedding Photo Package
$75.00
With this option you would receive 8 4x6 photographs of your ceremony.
*You must have this option before adding any other Photo Package options.
This photo package is only for the "Classic Wedding" Packages or the "Complimentary Wedding/Renewal with Hilton Grand Vacations Club stay."


Add memories that will last a lifetime!

"something blue"....

The old term "something old, something new, something borrowed something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe, is used in modern day weddings but where did the color blue come into terms?

Each item in the poem represents a good-luck token for the bride. If she carries all of them on her wedding day, her marriage will be happy.

"Something old" symbolizes continuity with the bride's family and the past.

"Something new" means optimism and hope for the bride's new life ahead.

"Something borrowed' is usually an item from a happily married family member or friend, whose good fortune in marriage is supposed to carry over to the new bride. The borrowed item also reminds the bride that she can depend on her friends and family.

The tradition is English and many sources say that it began in the Victorian era.Blue has been connected to weddings for centuries. In ancient Rome, brides wore blue to symbolize love, modesty, and fidelity. christianity has long dressed the Virgin Mary in blue, so purity was associated with the color. Before the late 19th century, blue was a popular color for wedding gowns, as evidenced in proverbs like "Marry in blue, lover be true."

A silver sixpence in the bride's shoe represents wealth and financial security. It's possibly a Scottish custom of a groom putting a silver coin under his foot for good luck. These days, a dime or a copper penny is an excellent subsitute worn in your left shoe.

An excellent way to incorporate blue into your bridal outfit is gems weaved into a hand wrapped bouquet made by our amazing florists at Chapel of The Flowers. Our florsits can create any type of bouquet your heart desires! Another option is a simple blue ribbon around your flowers or a possibly blue colored flowers as your entire bouquet.

Sashes are worn on modern brides these days that are added to any wedding dress and can sometimes match the brides maids dresses if so desired. Jewlery with a touch of blue, or blue and garter's with blue are a great way to wear the tradition.For your touch of blue to add to your wedding day, visit our website at http://www.littlechapel.com/ to plan your wedding or call at 800-843-2410 to talk to your wedding planner today!!!
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Extras for the big day!

After your wedding day is all planned out, Chapel of the Flowers has many exciting options to make your wedding day even better!

We can arrange for you to have a romantic lunch/dinner for 2 or lunch/dinner for the whole wedding party at one of our favorite restaurants.


Pampas Brazillian Grille is "The True Taste of Brazil.” Dine at your own pace. Eat as much as you like. Sizzling skewers brought to your table in a seemingly endless parade of food. Sit back, relax and enjoy the “Ultimate Dining Experience” at Pampas Brazilian Grille. Mountains of garden fresh produce and salads together with the finest spit roasted meats available; all to your heart’s content.


Trevi Italian Restaurant, part of the Morton's Restaurant Group, is located in the heart of the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. With their mouth-watering menu, you'll find Trevi can offer a fantastic wedding menu, perfect for your post-wedding celebration dinner! They offer ample space for banquet functions with a Mezzanine level that overlooks the beautiful Trevi Fountain. Trevi will surely exceed your expectations!


For those looking to add some excitement to their wedding day, a helicopter flight would be a great idea.











Grand Canyon Picnic Flight
Fly into the depths of this incredible wonder that nature has created. Land deep inside the Grand Canyon for a champagne picnic below the canyon rim. Tour includes flight over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and extinct volcanoes. Conclude with an exciting view of the Las Vegas Strip.
Grand Canyon Sunset Flight
The sunset tour is two tours in one! A colorful extension of the Grand Canyon Picnic. Depart Las Vegas with a flight over Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. Descend below the Grand Canyon rim for an unparalleled view of the canyon walls. Land on Haulapai Indian land for a champagne picnic. Linger at the canyon as the sun sets and paints the colored horizon for your journey back over the Las Vegas lights.

Hoover Dam Tour at Twilight
Experience Hoover Dam from up above as the sun begins its descent over the western horizon. Fly over Lake Mead and view the crystal blue waters along with the mighty Hoover Dam. You will complete the experience with a flight over the fabulous Las vegas Strip as the lights glow in all their splendor.