Calm Your Nerves About His Bachelor Party

Your dream wedding at the perfect Las Vegas chapel is rapidly approaching. You know what that means? His bachelor party is approaching too. We realize movies such as the Hangover have progressed women’s uneasy feelings about that night. Well, we’re here to reassure you that everything is going to be fine. Just take our advice and you’ll get through his bachelor party without suffering from an aneurysm.

Don’t try and stop him

If he wants to have a bachelor party, and chances are very high that he does, don’t prevent him from doing it. We know it can be scary to think about it, but stopping him is just going to cause tension between you two. It’s just one night for him to be “one of the guys” before you become the most important person in his life. Really though, it’s not a bad thing for him to want to have a guys’ night.

Communication is key

If you really feel that uncomfortable with the whole thing, express that to him. Now, we aren’t saying to nag him and make him feel bad. Just tell him that the idea of hiring a stripper makes you unhappy. He’ll understand. Ultimately, he just wants to make you happy. If you really don’t want a stripper involved, he’ll alter the plans for the party.

Remember the bachelorette party

Nowadays, it’s customary for the girls to go out and have a little of their own fun, too. If you plan to have a memorable night on the town, be sure to set yourself the same limits you gave him. The easiest way to get over your nerves about his bachelor party is to have your shindig the same night. You’ll be too focused on your own fun to worry about what he is doing. The biggest mistake brides-to-be make is sitting at home while he is out. This leads your mind to wander to unwanted territory.

Just relax

You said yes to his proposal for a reason. This means you have the utmost trust in him. A bachelor party is a sort of right of passage. It’s not out of the ordinary. Nearly every guy does it. This bachelor party isn’t likely the first one your future hubby has attended and it certainly won’t be the last. Just let him have fun and know that, at the end of the day, he loves you more than anything.

When the parties are said and done, it’s time to get married in a fabulous Las Vegas wedding chapel. Make sure you choose the right chapel for your style and budget. Consider Little Church of the West for your big day. With a vintage venue and affordable packages, every bride can enjoy her perfect day. For more information about Las Vegas chapels, contact 702.739.7971. 

Old Las Vegas footage

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1950's Video featuring the Little Church of the West

This video from the 1950s promotes Las Vegas as a place for easy divorce and an easy Las Vegas Wedding.  The Little Church of the West is the featured wedding chapel and over 70 years later is still  offering a great selection of Las Vegas Wedding Packages

A Historic Treasure

A Historic Treasure

Since 1942 it has been one memorable day after another at the legendary Little Church of the West and what better backdrop for your eventful day than the luxurious glamor of Las Vegas, “The Entertainment Capital of the World”. The Little Church of the West has played a major role in the evolution of the city’s image and has been the scene of more celebrity marriages than any other wedding chapel in the world. Betty Grable, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, Dudley Moore, Cindy Crawford & Richard Gere, Angelina Jolie & Billy Bob Thornton, and even Elvis Presley (well, sort of…he and Ann Margaret recited their vows in the movie”Viva Las Vegas”, filmed here at the Little Church of the West) have all walked down our aisle to exchange vows.

Originally built as part of the Last Frontier Hotel located on an isolated stretch of highway that would one day become the famous Las Vegas”Strip”, the Little Church of the West upholds the heritage of Las Vegas with its unique architecture. It’s a freestanding replica of an old west mining town church. With an exterior of cedar and an interior of California redwood, the chapel looks much the same today as when it was first built. It speaks of the early days of Las Vegas when its business district consisted of only the first three blocks of Fremont Street. As the town grew with the population boom caused by the construction of near by Hoover Dam, Fremont Street began to pulsate with wall-to-wall casinos. As first class resorts began to dot the desert skyline and big name entertainment lit up the beckoning marquis, the stage was set for the Little Church of the West to take its place in the annals of Las Vegas history. Attesting to its historical significance, the Little Church is listed on the National Registry of Historical Places, the only such place on the “Strip” with this honor.

One of the requirements for inclusion is that the structure retains its original integrity. “It hasn’t changed,” says current owner Greg Smith. “I mean, there’s been some painting and re-carpeting but the pews in there are believed to be the ones built with the chapel in 1942.” The four Victorian lamps that light the chapel are believed to be from 19th-century railroad cars but have since been converted from gas to electric. In 2007, the Little Church of the West celebrated its 65th anniversary and remains the oldest existing structure on the Las Vegas “Strip”. How did this quaint little wedding chapel stand the test of time and all the facelifts of the Las Vegas Strip? Simply put, it moved — 3 times to be exact. The chapel first moved from its original location on the north side of the Last Frontier Hotel to the south side in 1954. In 1978, it was moved onto the grounds of the Hacienda Hotel to accommodate the building of the Fashion Show Mall and in 1996, the chapel was moved to its current location on the corner of Russell Road and Las Vegas Blvd to accommodate the building of the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino. Smith says the chapel has been popular because of its historical significance and its unique appearance. “There’s a lot of mystique about the chapel”.

The wedding chapel business flourished because of easy marriage laws. Unlike other places, Nevada did not require a waiting period and there were no requirements for blood tests. Today, those particular reasons for traveling to Nevada to get married have become less significant as laws in other states have changed, but Smith says those reasons remain significant for people from such countries as Germany which has strict laws governing marriage, adding that last year people from 22 countries were married here. For Americans, however, getting married in Las Vegas remains hassle-free, inexpensive, and something to remember.

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Wow Your Guests with 3 Champagne Cocktails champagne glasses

Wow Your Guests with 3 Champagne Cocktails champagne glasses

Everyone knows that cocktails place a close second to you as the star of the show on your wedding day. That’s why it’s a great idea to play up the flavors of the season during which you’re getting married.

If you’re having a winter wedding, the crisp bubbly-ness of champagne can be a perfect feature in cocktails on your big day. So, here are three simple champagne cocktails from Brides.com that you can use to wow your guests on your big day.

#1 | Berri Christmas

You’ll Need:
5 blueberries
1 part fresh lime juice
1 part simple syrup
1 part Absolut Berri Açai
4 parts champagne
Muddle the berries in a mixing glass then add the Absolut, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake well and strain into a champagne flute. Top with champagne and garnish with blueberries on a stick.

#2 | Winter Wonderland

You’ll Need:
1 part Absolut Peach
2 dashes peach bitters
Champagne
1 white sugar cube
Layer sugar cube, peach bitters, and Absolut in a champagne glass. Top with champagne.

#3 | Corzo Toast

You’ll Need:
1 part Corzo Silver
½ part vanilla cognac
Champagne
Pour Corzo and cognac into a chilled champagne glass. Top with champagne and garnish with raspberries.

For more wedding planning tips, contact the professionals at Little Church of the West by calling 702.739.7971 today.

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