Tuscany Wedding Chapel

It's common knowledge that Vegas has secrets - usually dark and shrouded in controversy, or so upscale and glamorous they border on the brink of believability. Hidden Utopian gems on the other hand, simply take a little detective work to discover – as is the case of the Tuscany Wedding Chapel. Less than a block from the Strip, the Tuscany Chapel sits amid the palm dotted grounds of the ritzy Tuscany Hotel and Casino Resort. With a grandiose stuccoed facade, gushing fountains and manicured miniature trees, the grounds of the Tuscany are every bit the Florentine replication.

Vegas weddings are all about intimacy and spontaneity. Many couples rock up in Vegas on the spur of the moment, keen to indulge in the glamor and unpremeditated excitement of a shot gun wedding. Some seek the exclusivity of just themselves and a couple of witnesses, while others choose a slice of the glitz for a lavish do with up to one hundred guests. Tuscany Wedding Chapel indulges the whim of both ideals. Simple, yet undoubtedly elegant, the marbled interior of the chapel augments the possibility of an intimate wedding in front of your nearest and dearest, with capacity for up to one hundred guests. An on-site wedding coordinator can also be called upon should a little pre-organization be in order for music, videography and a tailored room layout. The various packages on offer include champagne options, color themes and floral decoration themes, therefore an organizer could come in pretty useful if you've got time to spare.

Decked out in the cool cream marble and vivid stained glass of a true Italian wedding chapel, the Tuscany is the perfect canvas upon which to plan a theme for your day. The chapel's rustic Italian décor is further enhanced by an airy vaulted ceiling, hand-painted to resemble a Tuscan sky, plus Romanesque marble columns that break up the extensive space. Most opt for a simple white and ivory theme, extending to the flowers and ribbon-tied chair covers. It may sound minimalist, however the beauty of the chapel creates a surprisingly contemporary ambiance – you simply won't need over the top decorations. For a little tailoring to your day, you could include the “Sogno” or “Bella” package, both of which center around themes of beauty and dreams. At a starting price of $800, they are the ideal addition if you plan upon inviting guests, carrying a photogenic bouquet (up to 24 hand-arranged fresh-cut) roses or planning photograph keepsakes in the form of wedding albums or CD's.

Beautiful and understated, visitors to the Tuscany are guaranteed to fall in love with it's romantic wedding chapel, however the manicured gardens present an equally enticing ceremonial venue. Lined by ornate wooden benches and Renaissance statues, the central square garden promotes the archaic Italian theme of romance within a gorgeous tree-lined grotto far removed from the outside world. Pagodas and grottos also provide stunning aesthetic alternatives to the cool interior of the Chapel. If you truly want the romantic idyll, the Tuscany has the dream location!