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Chapel in the Clouds, Las Vegas

If your head has been in the clouds since the day you fell in love, reach for the stars on your wedding day with a ceremony held 800 feet above the bright lights of Vegas at The Chapel in the Clouds, located the Stratosphere Hotel in the nation's tallest observation tower.

Location: The Chapel in the Clouds, voted the best wedding chapel in Las Vegas by AOL Cityguide users in 2005, is located at the top of the observation tower just outside of The Stratosphere Hotel, which is found at the North end of the Strip.

Wedding Packages: In your lover's eyes you are the closest thing to heaven, and what better place to devote your lives to one another than in the proximity of that celestial site. As beautiful as any cathedral ceiling, an expansive blue sky stretches overhead as couples who choose the "Say "I Do" at the Top" wedding package exchange vows on either the 108th or 109th floor observation deck. (Nuptials can also be held in the indoor observation deck.) The most budget-friendly of the hotel's six packages, the bride and groom can tie the knot as a maximum of eight guests look on. A congratulatory bottle of champagne is presented to the newlyweds following the ceremony.

Those wishing to wed in the Garden Chapel can opt for the "Wedding The The Clouds" package and enjoy 30 minutes inside the 300-square-foot room, which is filled with the sound of traditional wedding music for the ceremony. As the bride walks down the aisle she can hold on to a three rose bouquet, which harmonizes with the single rose boutonniere worn by the groom. The event is captured for posterity in 12 4X6 photos, which can be displayed in a Stratosphere logo wedding album. A bottle of Stratosphere champagne can be savored by the newlyweds and up to 16 guests on the tower observation deck. The services of a butler provide an extra touch of class to the special day.

Couples marrying in the Terrace Chapel have three wedding package options, with the aptly-named "Sky's The Limit" offering the most elaborate expression of love, beginning with floral finery for members of the wedding party, from boutonnieres for the groom and best man to a six-rose nosegay for the maid of honor and an 18-rose bouquet for the bride. During the one-hour allotment in the Terrace Chapel and observation decks, the bride and groom can enjoy a wedding ceremony which will be videotaped and presented to the newlyweds.

At the reception, up to 25 guests can sample slices of a two-tiered cake and drink a champagne toast to the couple's happiness from glasses filled by the newlywed's personal butler. A complimentary wedding album can be filled with a total of 28 posed and candid photos, which the couple will look through with fond memories after their two-night stay in The Stratosphere Hotel's casino suite furnished with a Jacuzzi. An Epicurean odyssey awaits the lovebirds at a complimentary dinner for two at the Top of the World restaurant, while a serene sanctuary can be found by using a gift certificate to the salon and day spa.

Theme Weddings: If a wedding in Vegas just isn't complete without an Elvis sighting, a King of Rock 'n' Roll can be provided for an extra charge. Thrill seekers can take the plunge on the big day by saying "I do" on the Big Shot.

The Chapels: The Vegas skyline makes a dramatic impression as up to 100 guests are escorted into the 1,400-square-foot Terrace Chapel to the rows of white, straight back chairs accented with pink cushions which face the altar. As the bride makes her entrance, she walks down a white aisle runner which mirrors the pristine color of the bows fastened to each aisle chair. Doric columns line the sides of the room, and reproductions of classic statuary bear silent witness to the nuptials, which take place before an illuminated mural painted in a style reminiscent of Maxfield Parrish.

For intimate ceremonies, the Garden Terrace Chapel can accommodate up to 20 guests, who watch as the couple pledge their love in a room painted a deep forest green, which offset the pristine columns and statuary adorning the site.
Wedding coordinators are available. Ceremonies can be conducted in several languages, including Spanish, German and Japanese.

Reception Venues: Corinthian columns line the regal Renaissance Room, which can accommodate up to 140 attendees, 60 for a sit-down dinner. The Twilight Room, Sunrise Room and Horizon Room, all on the 104th Floor, each offer 1,200 square feet for up to 140 guests, while lavish post-nuptial festivities can be held in the Showroom, which has a capacity of 1,200 people.

For more information:

• Stratosphere Las Vegas
  2000 Las Vegas Boulevard South
  Las Vegas, NV 89101
  www.stratospherehotel.com
  www.chapelintheclouds.com (wedding info only)
  800-998-6937 or (702) 380-7777-- hotel
  800-789-9436 -- chapel