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Weddings at the Riviera Hotel & Casino's Royal Wedding Chapel

A commanding presence reigning over the Strip for over half a century, The Riviera Hotel and Casino is a true Las Vegas legend with a history that stretches from the rise of the Rat Pack to appearances in such Hollywood hits as the original Ocean's Eleven, Austin Powers International Man of Mystery and Casino.

Beyond its star-studded facade lies not only a 100,000-square-foot casino and continuous live entertainment ranging from comedy acts to the sexiest of Sin City's revues, but also a regal retreat for high roller romantics-- The Royal Wedding Chapel. The Riviera Hotel's Client Relations Manager Joni Moss tells how you can follow in the footsteps of superstar Ann-Margret and exchange Vegas vows at this classic venue.

What are some advantages of being married in a Las Vegas hotel as opposed to a freestanding chapel?

One advantage of getting married in a Las Vegas hotel is that you have the convenience of coming down from your hotel room, and directly to the chapel--not to mention if you have guests who might need transportation it is way easier to stay in the same hotel you get married in.

Hotel chapels and Strip chapels (free standing facilities) are two different animals. They are still wedding facilities, although the price structure, and procedures/policies are usually very different.

Photos courtesy A Royal Wedding Chapel

What is your most popular wedding package?

The most popular wedding package in the hotel is the Unity Ceremony. This is a complete package that includes

• use of the Romantic Chapel
  
• Three Lovely Candles for your special Unity Service
  
• a professional wedding coordinator
  
• Pianist to play on our White Baby Grand Piano
  
• Lovely Lace Garter
  
• Elegant Bridal Bouquet of fresh or silk flowers
  
• Rose boutonniere for the Groom
  
• Professional Photographer to photograph your wedding
  
• Eight 3x5 photos
  
• Four 8x10 photos
  
• a Complimentary Bottle of Champagne
  

What are some options for couples that would like a theme wedding?

We have a Fantasy Package that is really great for people who want to have fun with their wedding. Of course it includes use of the chapel, costumes and accessories from head to toe for the Bride and Groom, professional wedding coordinator, Traditional wedding music, Theme photos (4) 5x7s, Professional photographer, professional video of your wedding, bouquet and boutonniere coordinated to match your fantasy wedding and a complimentary bottle of champagne. Some of the different themes have been Pirates, Elvis and Marilyn, Fred and Wilma Flintstone, Renaissance period, etc.

What off-property weddings can you arrange?

Our weddings to go are so versatile, it just depends on the Bride and Groom. We will travel to Valley of Fire, Red Rock, and do weddings in a helicopter in the Grand Canyon, weddings at the Harley Cafe in front of a Motorcycle, at a Gondola at Lake Las Vegas, or even in the privacy of their suite. Each couple has specific reasons for wanting to get married in certain locations, and parking garages and cemeteries are not to be discarded as a wedding location.

What would you like brides to know about A Royal Wedding Chapel?

We at A Royal Wedding Chapel believe every wedding should be handled "one wedding at a time." Yes, Las Vegas is the Wedding Capital, and yes, certain facilities do book weddings every thirty minutes, but we want to give each wedding the customer service, the ambience, the full attention that they deserve. We take pride in our facility, and our reputation.

We have been open for 17 years, and love our Brides and Grooms. We have the "Old Vegas" ambiance, and people still love that genre. Our prices are very competitive, and for a hotel chapel, we actually have the lowest starting package.

We have a one-of-a-kind package. It has all of the wedding amenities such as use of the chapel, photos, video, flowers, pianist to play the baby grand, two nights in a Petite Suite, and then up to 20 guests wedding reception in your suite. The wedding reception consists of a Two-Tiered cake, Champagne Glass set, Champagne, Cake Server decorated, (2) Just Married T-Shirts, Balloon Bouquet, and License Holder for your certificate, and a hostess to serve the champagne and the cake. This is a great package, and our couples love it.

For More Information:

• A Royal Wedding Chapel
  2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South
  Las Vegas, NV 89109
  702-236-8728 or 800-242-7322
  702-270-6876 Fax