UNIQUE WEDDING VENUE: THE MOB MUSEUM

THE MOB MUSEUM MAKES BRIDES, GROOMS AN OFFER

THEY CAN’T REFUSE WITH NEW WEDDING PACKAGES

Seriously, if you are going to get married in Vegas, that why not do it at The Mob Museum, The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, is a most arresting wedding venue. Just announced for 2013—a menu of packages guaranteed to ensure everything from the engagement party to the reception is as memorable as can be.  

Weddings and vow renewals at The Mob Museum may take place inside the historic, restored Federal courtroom or on the Museum’s front steps with its monumental façade as a backdrop. Also an option—a full buyout of the entire Museum, allowing the wedding party and guests to enjoy full access to the exhibitions.

Couples can also share their good news with everyone at the Museum that day. The Mob Museum congratulates the couple on their special day with a personalized message on the first floor dot wall. The wall is also available for once-in-a-lifetime proposals.

Wedding packages include:

Dressed To Kill

20-minute, 10 a.m. ceremony inside the courtroom, inclusive of access to the Museum’s indoor and outdoor spaces for the bride and groom’s photo shoot. Maximum guests, including the bride and groom: 40

Married To The Mob

20-minute outdoor ceremony on the Museum’s front steps during open hours. Maximum guests, including the bride and groom: 20

Til Death Do You Part

Courtroom ceremony; access to the Museum for a photo shoot with bride, groom and wedding party; and Champagne cocktail hour or brunch in the Museum’s third-floor board room. Time available: from 12 until 5 p.m. Maximum guests, including the bride and groom: 30

Luck Be a Lady 

Full Museum buyout. Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. followed by photo shoot for bride, groom and wedding party. Cocktail hour on Museum’s third floor from 7 to 8 p.m. Dinner at 8 p.m. inside the courtroom. Maximum guests, including the bride and groom: 120 seated, 400 reception style

Pre-wedding events available at The Mob Museum include:

• Friday night rehearsal dinner beginning at 7 p.m. inside the courtroom, in the third-floor ballroom or multi-purpose room. Maximum guests: 120

• Good Fellas Blood Oath Ceremony (great for bachelor parties) in the Museum’s  Board Room. Maximum participants: 8

• Bridal showers in the Museum’s third-floor board room. Maximum guests: 24

Additional Services 

The Museum offers all-inclusive packages to include: catering, photography, officiants, floral, décor, musicians, lighting, photo booth —or anything and everything desired to make the event memorable.

Costs

Costs for the wedding packages begin at $1,000 for Dressed To Kill, up to sky’s-the-limit for the Luck Be a Lady package. Costs for pre-wedding events may be obtained upon request.

To Make Reservations 

To book your wedding event at The Mob Museum, call Lauren Phillips at (702) 724-8611 or email lphillips@themobmuseum.org

 

ABOUT THE MOB MUSEUM

The Mob Museum is a world-class destination in downtown Las Vegas dedicated to the thrilling story of organized crime and law enforcement. It presents an exciting and authentic view of the Mob’s impact on Las Vegas history and its unique imprint on the world. True stories of Mob history are brought to life in a bold and contemporary style via engaging exhibits, high-tech theater presentations and more than 600 artifacts, the largest collection of Mob and related law enforcement memorabilia under one roof. Since opening in 2012, The Mob Museum has accumulated numerous accolades, including being named one of “20 Places Every American Should See” by Fox News and Budget Travel magazine, “Las Vegas’ Best New Attractions for 2012” by Travel + Leisure magazine, “9 Reasons to Visit Las Vegas” by CNNgo and “Best Museum” by Nevada Magazine. Admission is $19.95 for adults ages 18 and over with special pricing for children, seniors, military, law enforcement, Nevada residents, and teachers. Museum hours are Sundays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. For more information, call (702) 229-2734 or visit www.themobmuseum.org. Connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/themobmuseum  and on Twitter: @TheMobMuseum.

WEDDING VENUE: AYANA RESORT AND SPA IN BALI

How about this for a wedding ceremony view. Lovely, huh? It's one of your options when you have your ceremony at the Ayana Resort and Spa in Bali. Yes, I said Bali. Divine.

WEDDING VENUE: HOTEL VALENCIA SANTANA ROW

If you live in San Jose, California, and are looking for a fab place to hold your wedding, Hotel Valencia Santana Row might just be the place. Hotel Valencia is the only overnight establishment on Santana Row – a European-inspired neighborhood is known for its nostalgic air of romance and dynamic mix of upscale shopping, dining and entertainment. It’s perfect for the happy couple to explore together and makes a beautiful setting for wedding ceremonies and receptions.

You can go and see for yourself at their upcoming Bridal Showcase on Sunday, February 19 at 11am. The event will include champagne, cake tasting, preferred vendors and prizes such as a free wedding ceremony.

WEDDING SHOES: Free Wedding Shoes from Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh

This story really stopped me in my tracks a few days ago. I could not believe what I was reading, Bridal Lovelies.

The Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh will pay for a bride’s wedding shoes up to $500 when she holds her wedding celebration at the hotel through 2012. In addition, brides get even more perks — including complimentary make-up application for the bridal party — through a special relationship with Nordstrom department store at Ross Park Mall in Ross Township.

Yes, you read that correctly! If you book your wedding with 150 or more guests by Dec. 31, 2011 with a wedding date by Dec. 31, 2012 at Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh, you can present your shoe sales receipt to the hotel for reimbursement up to $500.

Brides may purchase their shoes anywhere, but those who choose to purchase shoes at Nordstrom will enjoy several complimentary services provided by Nordstrom, including make-up application, personal foundation fitting by a certified fit expert, and a personal stylist who can help with everything they need to look and feel beautiful on their wedding day and all the celebrations that surround it.

Westin CC Pittsburgh say that they have this to offer...

Weddings at Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh are designed to delight and expertly coordinated to be respectful of personal style. Elegant event spaces are the ideal backdrop for engagement parties, showers, rehearsal dinners, weddings and bridal party brunches. Unique and flexible catering options, including Kosher, give brides the ability to customize an event to their own taste. Guest rooms and suites are the epitome of comfort and convenience with notable standards that include the Heavenly Bed® and Heavenly Bath®.

Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh is in prime downtown location connecting guests to dining, shopping and entertainment. To learn more about Westin weddings and how to receive complimentary wedding shoes, contact a Wedding Specialist at 412-560-6332. You can also visit Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh on the web.

A Fab Wedding Locale: Keys Creek Lavendar Farm, San Diego CA

Cali brides, looking for a fab wedding locale? Then check out San Diego County’s only USDA Certified Organic lavender farm, Keys Creek Lavender Farm (in Valley Center, CA). It is a picturesque and intimate venue with seemingly endless rows of lavender. The farm is nestled in a serene valley affectionately described as the end of nowhere.

In addition to the eight acres of land and more than two dozen varieties of lavender, the farm also houses a labyrinth, bee hives where delicious lavender honey is made, a peace garden where visitors can plant lavender in memory of their loved ones, and an essential oil distillery – all great spots for photo opps!

Did I mention that lavender is all around? That makes it just perfect. Get more information at Keys Creek Lavender Farm.

Where I Want To Be: The Point, Saranac NY

Yahoo.com had a featured post today about the hotels with the best views. One of the hotels was the lush resort, The Point in Saranac, NY. What an amazing place to have a wedding or visit on your honeymoon. Is this an amazing view or what? It's called a resort for a reason. It costs a fortune. But this view may be worth it all. Get more info here.

Queen of the Castle

I would love to have been married in a castle. I love historic venues. I was married in the Newton White Mansion in Maryland just for that reason. It was my castle. Here are some amazing castles for rent around the globe:

Gamirasu Cave Hotel, Urgup, Turkey (this is my favorite venue, it is a must see)



Parador de Chinchon, Chinchon, Spain





Parador de Carmona, Sevilla, Spain





Parador de Cardona, Barcelona, Spain




Schlosshotel Linderhof, Bavaria, Germany



Glenapp Castle, Ayrshire, Scotland



Hazlewood Castle, West Yorkshire, UK






Hever Castle - Tudor Village, Kent, UK





Powderham Castle, Devon, UK






Cliveden Castle, Berkshire, UK





Sudeley Castle, Gloucestershire, UK




Casa Loma
Toronto, Canada






Belvoir Castle
Leicestershire, UK

Finding the Right Venue

It is so hard to find the right venue for your ceremony and reception. But it is one of the most critical factors to the success of your wedding. It sets the tone for your event. Two web sites offer you a little help with narrowing down your choice. Enter Unique Venues (www.uniquevenues.com) and Beverly Clark's Wedding Locations (www.weddinglocation.com). Both sites allow you to search by state, have great pictures, and a wealth of information about each site. If you are just starting your search, I would suggest that you start there.