True Love

Tom and Julie have been a couple for seventeen years and decided to get married and not tell anyone that today was the day. So, they eloped to Las Vegas where Chapel of the Flowers made their wedding day the most exciting day of their lives.

Together they walked down the aisle with Julie in her beautiful wedding gown and Tom in his tuxedo and charming smile. They exchanged vows, rings and lit the unity candle stating that they are now united as one.

Let us all wish them congratulations and a long and happy married life. May the celebration begin!

20 years and more to come

Enjoying their first 20 years as a married couple with a terrific family, Toni and Anthony traveled from New York to share a renewal of vows ceremony.

This family had a fun loving and relaxed way about them, enjoying the fun rides, great food and all that Las Vegas has to offer.

We here at Chapel of the Flowers look forward to seeing them in a repeat renewal of vows ceremony. See you in 5 years!

John and Mandy

This past Monday was a really big day here at the chapel and I didn't even know it. It was 8-9-10 and a big day that a lot of people wanted to get married so we were unusually busier this past Monday than normal.

I had the privelage of coordinating in the La Capella chapel that day and I totally fell in love with John and Mandy. I was so grateful that I got to be part of their day as their coordinator. When Mandy first came in, she was wearing a beautiful, sort of vintage dress, all lace, reminiscent of 1952, a short veil, a little lace bolero with cap sleeves and shiny red heels. Mandy looked fierce. When she came in, she actually couldn't look at any of her family or friends because she would start crying, so I would joke around with her to try and keep her from crying and messing up her make-up.

Her bouquet was gorgeous, deep red roses, deep red dahlia's, and black (eggplant) lilies. Mandy has good taste.

She also did not have an engagement ring but instead had a diamond tattooed on her ring finger. Once again, her style blew me away.

My favorite part of my time with them was before I was going to line up Mandy to walk down the aisle, I went into the minister's office where she was waiting and I asked her if she was ready to get married and she was so nervous that she couldn't really answer me. So I gave her a little pep talk, took her by the hand, told her I wouldn't let her fall down, I said I would walk down the aisle beside her if she needed me to. Of course, that would be silly but I wanted to be there for her in whatever way she needed me.

They also had an amazing wedding cake created by Shannon at Shannicakes. I loved everything they chose that day.

One of my favorite things about a bride and groom is when they cry. Crying in public doesn't always get a good reputation. Some people say that crying is a sign of weakness, but I believe it's a sign of strength. It takes a lot of strength to be completely vulnerable and to be that vulnerable in front of people takes even more strength. So, when two people are so in love that it trumps everything else, the way they may look to other people, what could happen to the bride's make-up, what if your voice cracks when you repeat your vows, to be so overwhelmed with emotion that none of that matters anymore... that's strength. And so I almost started crying with them when they both came out of the chapel with tears running down their face. I love it when the bride cries, but I love it even more when I see the groom cry.

John and Mandy totally hold a place in my heart and I wish them all the happiness possible in their future.

Flowers at the Chapel

Here at the Chapel, we have our very own floral shop, hints the name Chapel of the Flowers. Here our couples can customize and create their own bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, and even hair accessories. The florists can work with any flower, color, or ribbon that you may like. We offer anything from a simple red Rose or to an exotic Mango Calla Lilly. The floral department is very creative and artistic, and they are sure to meet your expectations!

A Shared Experience

Brittany Wilkerson didn't need much influencing to use the Chapel of the Flowers for her wedding site. Her parents were married here at the chapel 25 years ago and enjoyed their experience so much that they wanted their daughter to share in that joy.

Today they became Mr. and Mrs. Phil Houghton before the happy Wilderson family members. In a few weeks the couple will be leaving for England to start their life's journey as husband and wife.

Our final request was that they return to the chapel in 5 years to celebrate their renewal of vows for their 30th and 5th years of marriage.

A Family Affair

When I met Tracy and Brian Conwell their story took me by surprise. Look at this couple and you'll see what I mean; they are so young looking and they have 2 young grandchildren. Does this mean that the old saying is that children keep you young? It appears that this is true for Tracy and Brian.

Driving from Mesa, AZ, the couple brought their family to help them celebrate their 20th anniversay and enjoy the fun of Las Vegas.

The Chapel of the Flowers staff enjoyed celebrating your special day with you and we hope to see you in 5 years to make your 25th anniversary extra special.

MEMORABLE GIFTS

Hello Everyone!
It has been awhile since I blogged last and with great excitment I wanted to share a very special family with you. Tim and Ashlea were married on December 28th, 2009. Now little did they know that Josephine (the brides mother) was already planning a SURPRISE reception for them. So the planning was on... together Courtney (the couples wedding planner) and I contacted our Bakery, arranged the flowers, and notified pretty much everyone here that this was a SURPRISE. Now I have to admit when I woke up that morning I was overwhelmed with excitement, I love surprises! So when the limo pulled up it was all I could do to contain my excitement. After the couples ceremony they started their photo shoot with Megan. Josephine and I met and she was able to see the reception area and I could tell by the look in her eye that she was so pleased with the flower walkway leading into the cake table, the head table was decorated with fresh petals and bubbles and bells. The only request Josephine had was could I make it warmer because wouldn’t you know it the weather was a bit chilly that day. The weather was not going to damper this celebration. The couple soon arrived with Megan and the smiles were amazing. We pulled it off, they had no idea that their Mother had secretly organized a reception in their honor.
I have the pleasure of seeing things from the coordinators perspective. Did we execute everything as planned? Yes! But more importantly...what did we really deliver? The entire staff delivered a wedding that was "Intimate. Elegant. Legendary."
And importantly Tim and Ashlea and Josephine are a loving family, and together with a little help from their friends at Chapel of the Flowers their wedding day is filled with many happy timeless memories.

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of one of the most important days of your lives. Congratulations as you start your life as Mr. and Mrs. Davis!

Holly Dunn

Wedding and Reception Coordinator

Chapel of the Flowers

If you would like information on how to surprise your couple with a gift, we have many options and creative ideas. A few might be a surprise reception, Cake, additional photos for the couple, toasting flutes, additional dvd's for family members, the list goes on and on. Please feel free to contact myself or any of the wedding planners.

Chapel of the Flowers

1717 LAs Vegas Blvd. S.

Las Vegas, NV

702-735-4331

Employee of The Month!!!!!

Briana Byndom
Briana Byndom was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She moved to Las Vegas one year ago to start a new life and new job at the Chapel. Filming is her life and she is glad to share that love with other couples on their wedding day. She went to Northern Michigan University and came out with a double major in Marketing and Film also with a minor in Advertsing. She has 4 dogs, 1 gecko, and 1 a turtle.
I can't say enough nice things about our Briana, she's very appreciated around the chapel, always willing to help, cheerful attitude, fun to work with, excellent at her job, so sweet and the list goes on and on! Congratulations on being employee of the month!

Generations of Marriage!

David and Kim Jones were married in our beautiful Victorian Chapel on November 28! Not only was this Kim and David's special day but this chapel had special meaning to Kim and her sister, Kim's parents had actually been married at our Victorian Chapel 40 yrs ago! The Victorian Chapel has of course been remodeld since and is even more beautiful and a perfect spot to get married. Kim had even brought us a surprise to show us a brochure of Little Chapel of The Flowers from 40 yrs ago her parents had kept and wanted to show our staff. We told David and Kim they should keep the tradition going and not only renew their vows here but have their kids get married here as well! We love stories like this one and we wish David and Kim many happy years and hope to see them in 10 on their anniversary!!

VIP Treatment!

Dale and Laura Fazzio were married on November 21 at our intimate Magnolia chapel. Laura was so pleased with all of our staff and the entire wedding experience she had to call back her wonderful planner Lakisha and tell her that she felt like a total celebrity!

Laura felt as though she and Dale were the only couple getting married, the entire wedding experience was amazing! Their photographer Tai was so enjoyable to work with and captured amazing photos. Laura was a little nervous for the ceremony but was more relieved when she arrived seeing that everything was according to her plan, even her beautiful bouquet. Dale and Laura chose the Deluxe First Look option at our chapel where there are two limos and they don't see each other till the bride walks down the aisle. Dale and Laura had a beautiful cake and exquisite reception dinner at Pampas at Planet Hollywood after their ceremony. This couple had chosen the Regal package which includes a very fun 20 minute visit to the photo studio which enhances the wonderful wedding experience and Vip treatment! Call our phone number 800-843-2410 or 702-735-4331 or visit our website at http://www.littlechapel.com/ to customize your wedding dreams!

From single to TAKEN!

Andy & Christy Chunt decided to get hitched after 3 years together and what better way wo do it than in vegas with all your friends! Not to mention all your SINGLE friends.




They had a beautiful garden wedding midday and it was followed by a reception at "the Wedding Room" on Sahara.






This cute California couple will always remember their wedding at the Chapel of the Flowers!

Viva Las Vegas!!!

Mr and Mrs Lavicka celebrated their wedding in old vegas fashion with Elvis Presley! Chapel of The Flowers you can add that special touch to your wedding by having Elvis sing at the wedding, or sing and marry you! We offer several packages for your first time marriage or that special renewal of vows! Call a professional wedding planner today to book your wedding at 702-735-4331 or 800-843-2410 or visit our website at www.littlechapel.com

Halloween Spirit!!

Mr and Mrs Pape celebrated their special day with us in true Halloween fashion!!! They and their 30 guests from Allen, Texas dressed up in traditional German costume in Lederhosen, hats and little apron dresses! They all looked amazing and got into the Halloween spirit! I think they all had a great time in their costumes!

Whether its a themed wedding or a traditional wedding of your dreams we will be happy to book it for you! Call to speak to one of our professional wedding planners 702-235-4331 or visit our website at www.littlechapel.com

A car accident to remember!

Gregg and Tammy met in July 1996 when Tammy rear ended a huge truck with her little car. There were no injuries and not even a scratch on the truck but Tammy took her car to be fixed at Creek Collision Center, where Gregg was a mechanic.

When Gregg and Tammy saw each other there were definite sparks and when Gregg finished the repairs they went on their first date. Two glorious weeks later Gregg proposed! Gregg had made all the arrangements himself and five weeks later they were married in a gazebo in a minister's backyard in Kansas City. Their three children and Tammy's cousin were the only attendees.

Thirteen years later they are more in love than ever! Tammy and Gregg chose our beautiful chapel to renew their vows of 13 yrs, and from the staff standpoint it was wonderful to see how in love they are! Piece of advice from this couple? "It hasn't been always easy but it has always been worth it!" Chapel of The Flowers we love celebrating renewal of vows, first time marriages, eighth marriages, whatever it may be were happy to have you celebrate your occasion with us.

Surprise! Surprise!!

Daniel White had quite a surprise in store for his bride, who didn't know she was going to be a bride when she woke up Saturday morning. Nicole was just thinking they were going on a regular Las Vegas trip, surprise surprise! Daniel had been planning their marriage for quite sometime and the romantic side of him came out when he decided to surprise Nicole even more with inviting family members to the suprise wedding.


Daniel came into our chapel for a consultation and explaining that they flew into town on Saturday morning at 10:00 am, as well as guests that flew in that morning and were planning to fly out at 6:00 pm, so being on time is very important. Nicole still had no idea until they were getting ready and the limo pulled up!

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. White!!

At Chapel of The Flowers we love the romantics, the spontaneous, older, younger, vow renewal, Elvis weddings, whatever it maybe we can accomodate it! We love being a part of your special day! Visit our website at www.littlechapel.com or call to speak to one of our wedding planners 800-843-2410

Chapel of The Flowers Takes a Field Trip!!

Once upon a time there was a staff meeting, deciding that the lovely ladies of Chapel of The Flowers, deserve an evening of laughter and excellent food! Little did the managers know the evening would be not only fun,but it was full of funny stories, jokes, tasting an entire menu and table dancing by our most elegant coordinator Beverly! (Few sips of Diet Coke and she gets a little wild!!) OK, there was no table dancing, but there was toss up of who would be dared to, between Beverly and Andria who just had a baby and first time out on the town, were a wild bunch!

Salads, shrimp with meat, kabobs, petite filets, spicy ribs, dates to die for, roasted peppers oh my!Bread with some sort of fabulous butter, canonoli's,calamari, croquettas, berry tarts, banana and nutella sandwiches, cute waiter and a partridge in a pear tree were just a few items we had!All the staff at Firefly restaurant and all the patrons at the bar, were green with envy of how much fun we were having and enjoying the view of 11 beautiful ladies all smiles on their faces!

At The Chapel of The Flowers were not only co-workers but were friends. It's very rare to have co-workers that become friends or some cases like family in a work environment, but somehow our little story book chapel is able to accomplish that.Unfortunately we had a few planners and coordinators missing but we carried on with out them, even though it was tough, but they were truly missed.

We had so much fun being able to socialize outside of the work place so we can get to know each other better!

After trying the entire menu, topped off with dessert, we waddled out to our cars, said our goodbyes and walked away with a memory of a wonderful evening! Were a great team at Chapel of The Flowers and none of us can do our job alone, we all work together and we produce amazing weddings! Thanks to the managers for such a fun night and thank you to all the staff for doing such an outstanding job!

A RING OF GOLD

This past Monday, September 21, 2009 the Victorian staff had the absolute pleasure of meeting David Price and Suzanne Nash from Pontyclun, Wales. During the checkin process we ask the couple for their rings so we may take a few pictures with their flowers.

As David opened this beautiful wooden box your eyes fell on their rings, especially the grooms and hence the story he told of how he obtained this ring.

The ring is a family heirloom and has been passed down for five or six generations. The first generation grandfather and 3 friends were mining gold in Oklahoma and found a large nugget and was split into fourths, giving each some of the gold to do with what they wanted. David's grandfather had his share made into a wedding style band. which was retained in the natural form of gold, so this ring's appearance takes on a copper color because there was no other method used to treat the gold ore.

As a young boy his grandfather gave him the ring to keep for his wedding day. He said to his grandfather that the ring was too big and was told that he would grow into the ring. And sure enough it was a perfect fit.

Visit our website at www.littlechapel.com or call to speak to one of our wedding planners 800-843-2410

25 yrs and Going!!!

Today Mary had the surprise of a lifetime! Dave is quite the romantic husband as he had told Mary they were going to Vegas with friends celebrating their 25 year anniversary, little did Mary know Dave had planned a renewal of vows at our wonderful Chapel of The Flowers! The couple was expecting their best friends to pull up to the hotel with their rental car when a Chapel of The Flowers limo pulled up instead! The couple were swept away to our chapel where Mary was trying to take the idea in and was looking a little shell shocked!
Mary and Dave were celebrating their 25th Anniversary with a wonderful renewal of vows and a very heart felt ceremony performed by our minister Doug. One more suprise was in order for Mary, when during the ceremony Dave pulled out beautiful new rings he had purchased in secret. Mary was more then surprised and probably couldn't of had a better way to celebrate their anniversary, especially with their best friends, and soon to be in-laws! The two couples met through their engaged children and ended up being best friends! They all had wonderful time and we love being apart of such a special occasion and even more were great at executing suprise weddings!! We hope to see the Fritsch's on their 50th!



Call one of our talented planners today to book your renewal of vows or wedding at 800-843-2410 or visit our website at http://www.littlechapel.com/