Laid Back Las Vegas Elopement
There are weddings, and then there are Vegas weddings. Cassie & Ryan’s Las Vegas elopement was the perfect combination of fun & emotional. They infused their day with personality, party buses, first looks on hotel balconies, and Champagne shots on Fremont Street. It blended a traditional wedding feel with the free-spirited **Strip energy Vegas does so well. This couple celebrated with their closest people, moved with the moment, and prioritized fun. It was the kind of Vegas wedding dreams are made of.
Getting Ready for an Outdoor Las Vegas Wedding
Cassie and Ryan knew before we ever touched down in Nevada that they wanted to incorporate wedding traditions with Vegas-style fun. They kicked it off by getting ready separately with their people before sharing a first look on the Cosmopolitan balcony. After several emotional exchanges with each other & their closest family and friends, we hit the casino floor for portraits. (Because if you’re getting married in Vegas, nothing is more on brand than slot machines in your wedding attire!) The fun continued on the party bus that transported everyone to the ceremony. Music blasted, we all laughed too loudly, and the excitement built for Cassie & Ryan’s big moment.
Vegas Nuptials at Lakeside Wedding and Events
Cassie and Ryan chose Lakeside Weddings, a stunning venue that balances timeless romance and Vegas charm perfectly. With multiple choices for ceremony sites, Lakeside couldn’t have been a better choice for these two who wanted the best of both worlds. Their outdoor Las Vegas wedding elegant, intimate, and everything they dreamed of. Cassie & Ryan’s big day is a great example that you can have a fun-filled elopement or microwedding without sacrificing the elements you love about traditional weddings.
Las Vegas Elopement Reception
After the “I do’s,” we hopped back on the party bus toward Fremont Street, where the fun really began. The bridal party took shots at the iconic Carousel Bar followed by photos by the Fremont Street Experience sign. Cassie and Ryan stole a moment together by the iconic Vegas sign followed by more portraits with the neon lights of Vegas in the background. They wrapped up their wedding by dancing the night away with their guests at Park on Fremont. All of it combined created a candid, colorful gallery that felt like them. Here’s what Cassie had to say when she received their images:
“OMG WHAT?! I’m literally crying. How are they so perfect?! Thank you so much!!! ABSOLUTELY ICONIC. You were literally a dream. I seriously don’t know how to thank you enough!”
If that doesn’t sum up the magic, I don’t know what does.
Tips for Eloping to Las Vegas
Vegas is a place where you can truly design your day from sun up to sun down. Want to get married by a lake? Do it. Want shots at a casino bar by 5pm and Fremont Street portraits by 7? Absolutely. Want golden desert photos at sunrise and neon lights at midnight? Vegas says yes.
As a Las Vegas elopement photographer, I’ve picked up a few insider tips for couples planning their own elopement here:
- Choose which part of the Strip fits your vibe.
The lower and middle part have the more iconic hotels (MGM, Cosmopolitan, Caesars, Venetian) but more people. The northern part is less busy and typically less expensive, but you have to walk farther for the iconic locations. - Decide on your ceremony style.
There are ceremony venues (like Cassie & Ryan’s at Lakeside) that allow you to have a traditional full ceremony, and others that you can rent for 20-30 minutes just for the ceremony part. - Know your photo wishlist.
Do you want iconic places around the strip? Fremont? The desert? Some of it all? Lighting and travel time matter, so planning is key. - Communicate the vibe ahead of time.
Whether your heart is set on a Vogue editorial vibe or more candid, party bus energy, everyone needs to know. Have a conversation not just with your photographer but also your family & bridal party so that we’re all on the same page. - Don’t forget permits. Some hotels require permits for interior photos, so always plan ahead.
Las Vegas Elopement Photography
Hey, I’m Kiley, a Nashville-based wedding and elopement photographer who is always up for an adventure. (Especially if it means a Vegas vacation or iconic elopement like Cassie & Ryan’s!) If you’re planning a Vegas elopement or microwedding of your own, and want a photographer who brings organized calm, a hype-girl spirit, and imagery that feels effortless and alive, I might just be your person. Ready to run around under neon lights, pop champagne in the desert, and make something iconic together? Learn more here about my wedding & elopement investments and reach out to start planning your big day!
