Las Vegas has always been known for weddings.

But what’s changed is how people are choosing to get married here.

Less spectacle. More intention.
Less production. More presence.

A Las Vegas elopement today doesn’t have to feel rushed, loud, or transactional. In the right setting, with the right approach, it can feel cinematic, grounded, and deeply personal.

This guide isn’t about the quickest way to get married.
It’s about how to do it in a way that actually feels like you.

What a Las Vegas Elopement Really Is Now

The idea of a “Vegas wedding” is still stuck in old imagery—chapels, bright lights, spontaneity for the sake of it.

But most couples planning a Las Vegas elopement now are choosing something very different:

• Fewer people (or no guests at all)
• Thoughtful locations
• A slower, more intentional pace
• Space to actually experience the moment

It’s not about escaping tradition just to be different.
It’s about removing everything that doesn’t feel necessary.

That’s why intimate weddings in Las Vegas have become so appealing—they allow you to keep what matters and let go of the rest.

Where to Elope in Las Vegas

Location shapes everything. Not just visually—but emotionally.

1. Red Rock Canyon (just outside the city)

If you want something grounded and expansive, this is it.

Desert tones, open space, and a quiet that doesn’t exist on the Strip.
It feels less like a wedding venue and more like a place you arrived at together.

Best for:

• sunset ceremonies
• minimal, editorial styling
• couples who want distance from the city without losing access to it

2. Downtown Las Vegas (Fremont area)

A different kind of energy—textured, nostalgic, slightly chaotic in the best way.

This is where a Las Vegas elopement can lean more cinematic and expressive.

Best for:

• night ceremonies
• movement, flash, and contrast
• couples who want something less expected

3. The Las Vegas Strip (selectively, not fully)

The Strip works when it’s used intentionally—not all at once.

Small pockets. Specific moments. Controlled framing.

Best for:

• iconic but restrained imagery
• couples who want a hint of Vegas, not the full saturation

4. Private Estates / Boutique Venues

For couples who want intimacy and structure.

These spaces allow for:

• candlelit dinners
• curated design
• a slower, more private experience

How to Elope in Las Vegas (Logistics, Simplified)

This part is easier than most people expect.

Marriage License

• Issued by Clark County
• No waiting period
• Both parties must be present

Ceremony

• Can be performed almost anywhere (with proper permits depending on location)

Permits (important, often overlooked)

• Red Rock Canyon requires a permit
• Some public areas have restrictions

This is where working with a Las Vegas elopement photographer who understands the landscape matters—because timing, light, and location logistics all affect the experience.

What a Las Vegas Elopement Costs

There’s no single number, but there is a realistic range depending on how you approach it.

Minimal (simple, short coverage)

• $1,500–$3,500

Intentional, well-designed elopement (most common)

• $4,000–$8,000

Fully curated experience (location, design, extended coverage)

• $8,000+

What shifts the cost isn’t just time—it’s:

• level of intention
• location access
• styling and pacing

The difference between a quick ceremony and a fully realized intimate wedding is not just visual—it’s experiential.

What It Actually Feels Like (This Part Matters Most)

This is the part most guides don’t talk about.

A well-paced Las Vegas elopement doesn’t feel rushed.
It doesn’t feel like a performance.

It feels quiet in the right moments.
It feels grounded.
It feels like time expands instead of compresses.

There’s space to:

• take in where you are
• feel what’s happening
• move without being directed every second

And that changes everything—not just how it looks, but how it stays with you.

Is a Las Vegas Elopement Right for You?

It usually is if:

• You care more about the experience than the production
• You want something visually strong but emotionally real
• You’re not interested in performing your wedding for a large audience

It’s probably not if:

• You want a highly traditional structure
• You’re planning around large guest expectations

Final Thought

Las Vegas gives you options most places don’t.

You can have something minimal or something layered.
Something quiet or something cinematic.

But the best elopements here aren’t defined by the city.

They’re defined by restraint, intention, and the willingness to do it your own way.

Planning Your Own Las Vegas Elopement

If you’re in the early stages of planning an intimate wedding in Las Vegas, the process doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—but it does benefit from having the right guidance from the beginning.

A Las Vegas elopement photographer isn’t just documenting the day—they’re often helping shape the pacing, location flow, and overall experience.

If that’s the kind of approach you’re looking for, you can reach out here → Contact Me

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Working with your existing wedding day vision, Scheme will curate the perfect gift box so that friends and family can celebrate from wherever they may be. Ceremony programs, favors, playlists, and more can be included.

Up until September 1, 2020 you will receive complimentary printed engagement photos for each box that you order.

So if you are looking for a way to share your wedding day experience with your friends and family all over the world who may not be able to physically attend your wedding, this is it.

Copied from Scheme’s blog post which can be viewed here.

“Jonathan and Emma had a beautiful neutral wedding planned for this spring in Las Vegas. Due to COVID 19 and the shutdown of Las Vegas, they decided to elope and invite their immediate family and wedding party to a Zoom Virtual Ceremony. Guests received their box two days prior in preparation for their wedding. Jonathan and Emma’s celebration box included an invite, ceremony program, USB inclusive of pre recorded speeches, toasts and top ten must play songs, rice to toss, confetti to throw, a menu with recipes provided by their chef, olive oil and spices, a sugar cookie designed to match their vision of their wedding cake and a playing card favor they couldn’t wait to share with their friends and family. Local guests also received a floral arrangement designed and provided by their wedding day florist.”

If you decide to order one, and I hope you do, let me know and I will see if I can go take some photos of your creation before it ships out.

Contact Scheme directly from this link here to inquire about these amazing boxes.

Celebration Box Designed by: Scheme Events | Photography: Kristen Marie Weddings + Portraits | Floral: Flourish | Stationery: Paper and Home | Treats: Rolling in Dough Bakery

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How Do I Book Neon Museum Wedding? You may have noticed that I photograph weddings and other types of photo shoots at the Neon Museum quite often.  I receive quite a few inquiries for weddings or sessions there and am almost always asked how to go about booking it. So, I thought I would help share that information by explaining the process here.

First, a little about the museum.  The Neon Museum is a really cool museum that houses quite a collection of Neon from Las Vegas’s history.  There are pieces from way way back in the day alongside other pieces that are not quite so old.

It has grown and changed in so many ways since it has been around.  I remember my first visit there 10 years ago and it was inside a totally different building and the grounds were unorganized and filled with broken glass.  In recent years it has quite an upgrade and continues to add more space and improvements to the grounds.

As of this blog post, there are 3 lots with signs, there is an office lobby, as well as an amazing gift shop.  The main lot is the largest lot and houses the most signs.  The North lot is the 2nd largest and is booked equally as much as the main lot.  The last lot is the newest and it is called The Boulevard gallery.

The Neon Museum allows booking of photo shoots, weddings and events.  Different lots have different options for time and space.  You can book photo shoots for 30 or 60 minute sessions.  Weddings can be booked as ceremony only or as a full ceremony and reception site.  They have lots of options to fit almost any desire you have.  For larger events and/or weddings, it is necessary for you to discuss everything with them directly for pricing and options.  For smaller elopements or photo shoots, it is pretty straight forward.

Photo shoots can be booked for 30 minutes or 60.  Ceremonies are allowed 30 minutes total, including the ceremony and any portraits you can fit in.  They do allow you to add on another 30 minutes to the time for more portraits afterwards.  I believe that prices for photo shoots at the time of this blog post start at $250 for 30 minutes.

So, if you are asking, How Do I Book Neon Museum Wedding Or Photo shoot?  The answer is directly through them via their website.  The museum likes to book directly with the person(s)  that are being photographed.  They have a very simple contact form on their website to inquire about and start the booking process.  The booking inquiry form can be visited here.  You will communicate with them directly and also pay the deposit to hold your date through them.

The first and most important question you should be asking is if your date is available.  This museum is a working museum and they do have tours throughout the day.  Tickets are sold a certain amount of time in advance for these tours, so last minute bookings are not always possible.

Typically, you will have the lot to yourself for a photo shoot.  However, there are times when you will be in the lot with a tour for a small photo shoot.  This occurs at times in the main lot, you will be restricted to one half of the lot and then switch when the tour is ready.

Below are a few photos from weddings and sessions that took place at the Neon Museum.  Under the photo is mention of the specific lot those signs are in.  Also you will find a few links to examples of weddings at the museum at the end.

For further information, you can reach the Neon Museum’s website by clicking here.

The Wedding Information Sign is in the Main Lot

North Lot

North Lot

North Lot

Boulevard Lot

Check out these previous blog posts to see full sessions and weddings at the Neon Museum.

30 Minute Main Lot Wedding Couple

30 Minute North Lot Wedding Couple

North Lot Intimate Ceremony

Full Wedding & Reception In Main Lot

30 Minute Session In Boulevard Lot

If you have any questions at all about the Neon Museum, I would be more than happy to answer whatever I can.  Just send me an email or comment below.

XO-Jamie

How Do I Book Neon Museum Wedding Or Photoshoot

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Times, they are a changing. And with that, wedding gift giving has changed as well.  Back in the day, it was pretty easy to buy gifts for weddings.  Gifts were typically always purchased from a registry or cash was given.  In this changing world, more and more couples are living together before marriage and possibly even becoming homeowners before they say I do.  If the engaged couple already has a home, there isn’t as much need for most of the original registry items.  These are just some of the reasons why wedding guests often have trouble figuring out what to buy for wedding gifts.

Setting up a wedding registry is a fun experience for soon to be married couples.  They often put a lot of time and thought into picking out the perfect items for their home and new life together.  Always check and see if there is a registry set up.  If so, and you want to buy a non-cash gift, opt for something on the registry.  This way the couple gets some of those coveted items they spent time deciding on.  If you want to buy something different and personal, please do.  Just keep the registry in mind and don’t buy a different version of something they picked for the registry.  Most registries allow for the items to be shipped directly to the couple so you don’t have to worry about carrying anything extra to the wedding.  This makes things much simpler for the couple the night of their wedding.  Zola is a great site where they can register for anything from household goods to honeymoon experiences.

Cash gifts are always a great idea.  They can be given in advance, or put into a card box on the night of the wedding inside an envelope.  Many couples still choose to have a money dance, so make sure to save a little cash for that part of the night as well.  Cash gifts give the couple the option to help pay for the honeymoon, the wedding itself, or purchase any of their registry items that they didn’t receive.

The next big question is how much should you spend on a wedding gift.  One of the best current guides is based on your relationship with the couple.  $50 is a great place to start.  You don’t want to spend beyond your means, so don’t go broke buying a wedding gift.  But, you should keep in mind that the couple is spending money to have you there.  You could look at it like a nice night out with dinner and dancing and drinks.  How much would you spend on that?  The closer your relationship with the couple is, the more you should consider giving.

When should you send or give the gift?  In my opinion, as close as possible to the wedding date.  If you are attending the wedding, you should bring your gift that day or have it sent from the registry.  Some couples like to work on thank you notes right away.  They also might be anxious to buy some of their registry items.  If for some reason you can’t get their gift to them in a timely manner, contact them to let them know.  Most couples will assume you did not get a gift if you don’t have it to them before they return from their honeymoon.

You may be invited to an engagement party, bridal shower, or bachelorette party.  These events will usually require some sort of gift as well.  Engagement parties are usually a little more relaxed and not much is expected.  You could bring something small like a bottle of wine or liquor, some flowers, or some sort of congratulatory gift.  Bridal showers are an opportunity to purchase registry items or something for the bride specifically.  Lingerie and pampering gift cards are great options.

Hopefully this information will help you out next time you get invited to a wedding and aren’t sure what to buy.

XO-Jamie

Wedding Gift Giving Guide

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Transportation For Your Wedding Day In Las Vegas.  One of the things I am asked most often by couples looking to get married in Las Vegas is, “How will I get from place to place on our wedding day.”  Whether you are eloping, doing a photo shoot, or having a full blown wedding, there some things to take into consideration.

Firstly, as a photographer, I am now allowed to transport my clients in my car unless I purchase a special rider for my car insurance.  I do not carry this additional insurance, because most times it is just not needed.  So it doesn’t make much sense for me to have it.  That means that I cannot drive any type of client around while we are working together.  This is going to be the case for most wedding vendors, including planners and officiants.

One of the great things about Las Vegas is that it is very tourist based.  This means that there are plenty of easy transportation solutions at your fingertips.  Planning transportation from out of town can be confusing and difficult.  That is why I wrote this article to help explain what your choices are and what works best for various locations.

The main transportation choices that you have are:

• Limo or driver service
• Rental Car
• Uber or Lyft

What will work best for you depends on things like what location(s) you plan to go to and  will you be drinking or partying.

A limo or driver service works well for the couple that doesn’t want to be bothered with driving and for locations that are far from town.  Drivers will sit and wait, and they are usually paid by the hour.  The ride will be comfortable and they often have refreshments in the car.  You can drink alcohol if you wish as well.  If you want to drink while travelling, the limo service is the only legal option that will allow you to do this.

Rental cars are great if you want more freedom for the day, don’t mind driving in a different city or country, want to go on an adventure before or after photos, and if you are going to a far location.  Lots of couples enjoy renting a convertible and enjoying the desert scenery as they drive.

Uber and Lyft work best for inner city travel.  If you are doing pictures mainly on the strip, downtown, or within a 10 mile radius of the center of town.  Pickup is usually pretty quick and easy.  If you are going to a location far from town, such as Nelson or Valley of Fire, Uber or Lyft is not the best choice.  The drivers will not usually wait, and if they do there is a hefty price.  If your driver leaves, you will not be able to get another driver to come out and get you.  Cell phone service is bad in some of these areas, and most drivers will not come all that way to pick you up.

Let me know if you have any questions or there was something I didn’t address.

XO-Jamie

Transportation For Your Wedding Day In Las Vegas

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The Black Tux actually is a tuxedo rental company that will ship directly to you.  They have a great inventory of items and definitely some great options that fit within this winter’s current color trends.

Las Vegas is a great destination for a winter wedding.  Temperatures are usually much higher then in other parts of the country.  If you want that snowy mountain look, Mt Charleston is less than an hour away!

Plum and Grey are a close second for my favorite choice.  The mixture of purples and greys together just make magic.  It has a modern look and either color can be used for dresses and the men’s accessories.  Florals are an easy find because there are

Olive and Black is probably my favorite of the three.  There are so many options in these shades.  The greenery alone can be incorporated in so many amazing ways.  Olive matches so many colors and it looks great on almost all skin tones.

Navy & Marsala are a true classic.  These colors just scream fall and winter.  They are rich bold colors and have a wide variety of florals to match.

Thanks so much for reading.

XO-Jamie

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Today’s blog post is something I haven’t done in awhile.  It is a feature about a talented wedding vendor, Palette And Ink!  Back in October, when I photographed Alexis & Nathan’s wedding, I fell in love with Alexis’s hand painted leather jacket.   I started following the designer on Instagram and became a huge fan.  I just had to share her talents with the people who read my blog because I am sure you all will love her and her work as well.  I am pleased to introduce you to Mariko with Palette And Ink!

• Tell me a little bit about yourself and your business.   I’m a sign painter based in the Bay Area
  near San Francisco and my company specializes in custom hand painted items. We paint almost
  exclusively for weddings and events but also do artwork and menus for local coffee shops,
  restaurants and businesses.

• What prompted you get started in the wedding industry?  I was a wedding photographer and
  photo shoot stylist before I was a sign painter, so I’ve seen firsthand how beautiful signage can
  elevate a wedding from simple to stunning. I believe hand painted signs are a beautiful final
  touch that when done well can make the event feel cohesive and well thought through from
  start to finish.

• What are your favorite products that you offer?  Seating charts and welcome signs are our
  specialty, and we take a lot of pride in them because they are so time intensive, highly detailed
  and bring such a “wow” factor to the wedding. But I also love all the little thoughtful signs that
  take the creative displays like dessert or food tables, guest book area or cards/gifts areas to the
  next level. Oh and bride’s jackets! They are a current favorite because they add a whole new
  dimension of style to wedding attire!

• What makes you stand out in your field? We take particular pride in our customization and
  personalization of every single piece we create- nothing we sell is pre-produced. We connect
  with each customer on a personal level to determine their unique wedding style and signage
  needs, then take them step by step through the creative process together.

• What is the basic process for somebody to order a product from you? Every order starts with a
  conversation about their wedding style, colors, venue, etc, and we recommend products based
  on what kinds of signs they are looking for whether that be an elegant mirror, an ultra sleek &
  modern acrylic piece, something in a vintage frame, a rustic wood piece, a fun chalkboard or
  something romantic on fabric. Each design evolves from this collaborative process with the
  customer which produces a one-of- a-kind product that is unique to them every time.

• Explain and show an image of your 3 favorite products that you have made?  That’s a tough one so I’ll speak in generalizations. My favorite “canvas” is clear acrylic, also known as lucite or plexiglass. Not only is it romantic and dreamy, showing off it’s surroundings beautifully, but it’s also unbreakable, making it easy to pack and ship. Since we ship all over the country, that’s a big deal!

  My 2nd fav would be anything repurposed like reclaimed wood and antique frames.  I’m resourceful to the core and there’s something thrilling to me about taking something discarded and turning it into a work of art. I embrace the little imperfections found in old barn wood or the patinas in vintage frames that have developed through years of weathering.  

  

  And 3rd there’s nothing quite as elegant and timeless as a sign painted on a mirror. And back to my resourcefulness- I always point out to customers that mirrors are not only beautiful pieces for their wedding day, but an investment for their homes. Although our painting is permanent it can be removed after the wedding with a razor blade!

  

• Any tip or word of advice for couples?  In regards to wedding signage, DIY is wonderful and I encourage doing projects together that you can be proud to display at your wedding. I even teach classes on how to create your own signsI think it’s really special when couples pour time and effort into adding personal touches to their wedding day by creating things with their own two hands. My advice is pick and choose. Hire a professional for the big pieces that could potentially overwhelm you. Things like large welcome signs, timelines, wedding programs or seating charts take a lot of time and preparation and can look very sloppy if they are not well thought out and properly executed with the right materials. Seating charts and timelines in particular have to be done last minute and can add a lot of stress as wedding week approaches.  We’ve had brides come to us in tears because they thought they could pull it off only to find they are much more complicated that they imagined.

• What’s your favorite place to hang out on social media and how can our readers find you? I’m most active on instagram at @paletteandink, where you’ll not only see projects we’re up to, but also get a glimpse into my personal life. You’ll see I’m passionate about fitness and health, and am also a musician and photographer. Plus I sneak in a proud grandma post here and there! My facebook name is the same, and if twitter is your thing I’m @marikogiverink.  Our entire portfolio is up on pinterest (pinterest.com/paletteandink) where you can view almost every sign we’ve ever painted.

Image above on stool by Website: elisenicolephotography.com  

I highly recommend you follow her on Instagram or wherever you spend your social media time.  She does such amazing stuff and I hope to have more weddings that include her amazing work.

XO-Jamie

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I am often asked by clients and other photographers how I deliver my final images after the shoot is done.  I have two methods that I use.  Custom USB drives and/or online galleries.  For weddings, this is included in all of my packages.  For portrait clients, the digital files are not typically included, but can be purchased seperately.

The USBs that I use are from USB Memory Direct.   They offer several cool designs with your custom logo printed directly on them.  The ones I am using right now are the leather style with a button clasp on the back.  I purchase in several sizes, 4GB all the way up to 16GB.  16GB is usually the largest size I use for a wedding.  Many computers do not even come with DVD drives so USBs are the best way right now to store images.

The second method of delivery is via an online gallery.  I currently use PASS for my online galleries.  The store the gallery for 10 years.  The galleries can be shared with friends and family who are also able to download or purchase prints directly from the app.  Galleries of less than 100 images are free and larger then 100 images are a fee of $29 to upgrade.  Non-upgraded galleries allow downloads of individual files at a time.  Upgraded galleries allow you to download all at once.

My wedding packages include digital files.  Clients have a choice of a USB or upgraded online gallery.  If they want both, I will send them the USB and they are able to upgrade their gallery directly from PASS themselves.

XO-Jamie

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Tips and helpful information on preparing your room for your photographer’s arrival on your wedding day.

Want to get your wedding day off to the best start possible? Be prepared and ready to start when your photographer arrives to your room.  Not only will you be able to make the best use of your time with your photographer, but, you will also have limited stress to deal with as the day begins.  Often times, your photographer will arrive about an hour before you are scheduled to be finished and leave your room.  There is lots of amazing pictures to be made during this time.  To help move things along, there are a few steps you can take the night before or that very morning.

• Gather all details.  Gather up and put in one area all items that you will need to bring or wear to your wedding.  You might also have special keepsakes or gifts in your room that you don’t plan on bringing, but would love to have photographed.  Gathering everything up into one place will help ensure that nothing gets forgotten.  The photographer can easily start photographing all of your lovely details as quickly as possible.  Examples of things you might want to set aside are: Perfume, rings, jewelry, garter, veil, shoes, invitation suite, dress, special hanger, gifts for bridal party, etc.

• Keep trash to a minimum and clean up the room. Schedule housekeeping to come the night before, or early in the morning to clean up the room.  Put suitcases away in closets.  Remove all trash and clutter.  I totally get it if this is hard for some.  Even if you cannot clean the whole room, you can still make things easier by keeping all items away from windows and in one general area.  Photographers will usually use the areas of the room with the best light.  This is typically near the window(s).  A large area near a window is the perfect place for the bride to put on her dress and shoes.  Suitcases and random items that are left on the floor or in an area where you will be getting photographed, will have to be moved out of the way.  Its much easier to do this in your lounge wear or pajamas.
• Turn down the AC.  Hotel rooms get hot, especially in Vegas.  Add a few of your bridesmaids, hair and makeup artists, a photographer, and the room starts to get really hot.  You don’t have to worry about doing this too early in the day.  As people start to arrive to your room, start dialing down the temps.
• Eat food and drink water.  On the morning of your wedding day, so many things will be running through your head.  Usually, food and drinks is not one of those things.  Countless brides forgo eating breakfast or lunch because they just have so many other things to do.  Some of you may even have fear that you won’t fit into your wedding dress if you eat.  Please do yourself a huge favor and eat something, even if it is small.  Once you start getting hair and makeup and then get into your dress, you are way less likely to eat something.  The day starts to fly by and before you know it you haven’t eaten a thing.  You feel like crap and have a drink and the drink hits you way faster because your stomach is empty and you set yourself up for misery.  Having something in your stomach will help you make it through the day much more comfortably.  The several hour long gap in time from when you put your dress on until your wedding dinner is served won’t seem as long.  Drinking water is imperative.  Not only will it keep you hydrated, you will look fresher in your photos, and you will be less likely to faint at the altar.
• Do not get dressed before your photographer arrives.  As a bride, photos of you getting into your dress are a treasured keepsake.  Unless you made some sort of arrangement with your photographer and you have no time, it is safe to assume that your photographer will not want you to get dressed before they arrive.  It is nice to have photos of the dress before you put it on as well to help tell your full wedding day story.  If you are worried about dressing in front of others, do not fret.  I always allow my brides to slip into their dress in the bathroom or in private if they so wish.  Then they can come out holding up the dress, to get assistance with buttons, zippers, and ribbon.  I never start photographing until the bride is covered up.
• Don’t have room full of unnecessary people.  If your room is full of people, its harder to relax and prepare for your wedding day.  Mothers, immediate family, bridesmaids, and the like are all great support and wonderful to have around.  If your room is on the small side, you may have to politely ask a few people to leave as you begin to dress and have need to use more of the room.
• Have your bridesmaids and family who will be helping you get ready and dressed before your hair and makeup is finished.  Whoever is helping you into your dress, shoes, and jewelry is going to show up in lots of your photos.  They should be fully dressed and ready for the day as soon as you are ready to get into your dress.  Figure out if your maid of honor, mother, sister, or anyone else is going to be helping you out.  Having a few to help is great!  Just make sure they know to be dressed and ready in time.
• Relax and don’t worry about the photographer!  Whenever I come into the room, I will usually ask where the details are and take a look around the room for best lighting and places to take photographs.  If I need anything, I will ask for it.  As the bride is getting hair and makeup done, I typically go back and forth between snapping photos of the bride and capturing the details.  Once the bride is about ready to get into the dress I will suggest the best place to do this and let everyone know what is to happen next.  Most of the photographs taken in the hotel room or bridal suite are photo-journalistic in nature.  If a special moment is going to take place, I will instruct those involved on the best place to stand or sit and that is about it.
• All of this applies to the groom as well.  If you only have one photographer scheduled, their time in the room with the groom is much less than the bride.  20 minutes is what I usually recommend.  The groom should be dressed in everything except shoes, tie, vest, and jacket.  20 minutes allows the photographer time to capture them getting on their final clothing items and grab a few photos of the details.  If you have a second photographer scheduled, they will sometimes hang out in the room a little longer to get some candids as well.

Following all of these tips will help the day flow smoothly!

Do not hesitate to contact your photographer if you have any questions or concerns before they arrive on your wedding day.  Everyone’s life is made much easier by being prepared and fully aware of what to expect.

Have a question??  Contact me here.

XO-Jamie

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One of the great things about Las Vegas is that it is always changing, always growing.  The wedding industry in Las Vegas has lucked out with the opening of a few new wedding venue locations that are sure to be popular among brides and grooms.  I have not had the opportunity to photograph a wedding at these locations but I would love to.  I have seen photographs from others and have fallen in love with some of these new options.  I am going to share a little bit of info on a few of these venues below.

Cool Las Vegas Wedding Venues

1. Why Ranch: White horse youth ranch has been around for a bit, but only recently started offering weddings.  It is a 4 acre property dedicated to serving youth, families, and community using horses and nature.  It is a beautiful southwestern style ranch with horses and plenty of space for a beautiful wedding.  It is one of the few locations that offers the barn/ranch type of setting, and don’t forget that they have horses on the property.  Their site doesn’t currently have a whole lot of information but you can view what is there at http://www.whyranch.org/weddings
2. The Industrial: This cool spot opened up just a few months ago.  It sits behind the strip on industrial road, just minutes from most hotels.  It is pretty much a blank canvas for your wedding.  It has indoor and outdoor areas for use.  It can fit up to 600 guests inside.  Great for the huge or small wedding of your dreams.  They have a liquor license which can be a huge bonus when using a location like this for your wedding.  They allow you to bring in your own vendors too.  That makes things so much easier when you have your heart set on using certain vendors like photographers, caterers, etc.  I think this place has huge potential and I cannot wait to photograph a wedding there. Visit there site at https://theindustrialvegas.com/
3. Enclave: Enclave is a 75,000 square foot luxury event space in Las Vegas that just recently opened.  This place is huge.  They have a few options on rooms for weddings as well as an outdoor garden for ceremonies and a rooftop deck with views of the Strip.  This place is bound to be one of the new “it” venues in town due to the size and amenities they offer.  Visit their site at http://enclavelv.com/events/wedding-venue/
4. Downtown Events:  This group of locations has been around for awhile but I only learned of them when I was setting up a shoot downtown.  One of my favorites of their locations is Place on 7th.  It is right in the heart of downtown (they all are actually) and has such a great vibe.  They have a wall that rolls up and allows seamless integration of indoor and outdoor space.  They have some fun bistro lights hung outside and even have a stage.  The inside has an industrial type look which is easy to transform into the space of your dreams.  There are lots of venues owned by this same group and so many of them have great attributes.  Check them out here http://dtlvevents.com/

That is all I am going to share for now, but as cool new venues open up I will post details about them.  Choosing the right venue for your Las Vegas wedding is one of the first and most important decisions you will make on your wedding day.

Rooftop Downtown

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