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LAS VEGAS –  Chapel of the Flowers is pleased to announce it has been selected as a 2012 winner in The Knot Best of Weddings, a special section in The Knot: Nevada magazine and on TheKnot.com Nevada Weddings from The Knot (NYSE: XOXO; www.theknot.com), the No. 1 wedding resource most trusted by brides. This is the second year Chapel of the Flowers has been voted Best Ceremony Venue for The Knot Best of Weddings.

The Knot Best of Weddings 2012 provides a “by brides, for brides” guide to the top wedding professionals across the country and is a must-have when it comes to selecting the best-of-the-best wedding resources. From New York florists and Seattle bridal salons to DC makeup artists and more, engaged couples will find detailed feedback on local wedding businesses reviewed by thousands of newlyweds who had great things to say.

“We are so proud to receive this honor yet again from The Knot and from our brides,” said Owner Dave Foote. “We are constantly working to provide our couples with the most special experience and this shows we have accomplished just that.”

Throughout the years, Chapel of the Flowers has received several awards for Best Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas in addition to the Best of Weddings by The Knot; these include: Best Wedding Chapel and Best Website by the Las Vegas Wedding Awards and Beautiful Bride Magazine, Bride’s Choice Award by WeddingWire.com and Best Wedding Chapel by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. 

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About Chapel of the Flowers
Award-winning Chapel of the Flowers has provided traditional, intimate and elegant Las Vegas weddings on the world-famous Strip for nearly 60 years. It is a full-service wedding venue, with three elegant wedding chapels as well as a beautiful outdoor gazebo and glass garden. Its cobblestone-accented grounds and lush landscaping create a variety of options to capture that picture-perfect moment. The chapel’s professional wedding planners work with couples on a daily basis from one-year out to day-of planning.

On-site, Chapel of the Flowers provides beautifully-appointed white limousines; videography where a couple goes home with their ceremony DVD that same night; world-class wedding photography where couples can pick up their photos and view slideshows in its photo gallery the following day; and a full-service flower shop making fresh, custom bouquets and flower arrangements on a daily basis. Additionally, the Las Vegas wedding chapel offers live Internet viewing to cater to the destination bride. For more information, please visit www.littlechapel.com or call 800-843-2410.

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LAS VEGAS – December 14, 2011 – Chapel of the Flowers, Las Vegas’ most elegant and traditional free-standing wedding chapel, is named “Best Website” and for the second year running is named “Best Independent Wedding Chapel” by the Las Vegas Wedding Awards. The event is hosted by the Wedding Professionals of Las Vegas and the publishers of “Las Vegas Bride” and “Beautiful Bride” magazines.

In addition to the two awards, the chapel also received several top nominations for Best Ceremony Location and Best Floral Shop. Director of Operations Nicole Robertson received a top nomination for Wedding Professional of the Year and the chapel’s photography company, Every Detail Photography, received a top nomination for Best Wedding Photographer. More than 10 staff members also received nominations, ranging from the chapel’s photographers, planners, ministers and drivers.

“Our staff and chapel received an unprecedented amount of nominations, in a variety of categories, and we couldn’t be more proud,” said Owner Dave Foote. “It was really something to see our name in so many categories and get to be honored by our colleagues and couples in such a way.”

 Throughout the years, Chapel of the Flowers has received several awards for Best Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas; these include “Best of Weddings” by TheKnot.com, “Bride’s Choice Award” by WeddingWire.com and “Best Wedding Chapel” by the Las Vegas Review-Journal in addition to the Las Vegas Wedding Awards.

About Chapel of the Flowers

Chapel of the Flowers has provided traditional, intimate and elegant Las Vegas weddings on the world-famous Strip for nearly 60 years. It is a full-service wedding venue, with three elegant wedding chapels as well as a beautiful outdoor gazebo and glass garden. Its cobblestone-accented grounds and lush landscaping create a variety of options to capture that picture-perfect moment. The chapel’s professional wedding planners work with couples on a daily basis from one-year out to day-of planning.

On-site, Chapel of the Flowers provides beautifully-appointed white limousines; videography where a couple goes home with their ceremony DVD that same night; world-class wedding photography where couples can pick up their photos and view slideshows in its photo gallery the following day; and a full-service florist, making fresh, custom bouquets and flower arrangements on a daily basis. Additionally, the Las Vegas wedding chapel offers live Internet viewing to cater to the destination bride. For more information, please visit www.littlechapel.com or call 800-843-2410.

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For media information, please contact:

Chapel of the Flowers

 702-735-4331 ext. 726

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Many wonder if they can have a traditional wedding while still getting married in Vegas. The answer is yes! There are wedding chapels in Las Vegas where you can have the best of both worlds, a traditional wedding ceremony, yet on a Vegas budget and on a Vegas timeline.

Often times, Las Vegas wedding chapels offer live Internet broadcasts, which may be beneficial to you in your research and planning. This feature allows family abroad to view your wedding and you will also have a chance to view others’ Vegas weddings to get an idea of what your own ceremony may be like. You can also read reviews on weddings in Las Vegas on a variety of sites that will help better give you an idea of what the various wedding chapels are like.

Once you have narrowed down what chapel(s) you are interested in, it is time to look at and see what kind of wedding packages are offered for your Vegas wedding. Several chapels have all-inclusive offers that include your wedding flowers that are fresh, just for you; photography; transportation; and more. These wedding packages are often available in a variety of price ranges to suit your needs and budget. There are also options to customize your Las Vegas wedding packages to tailor your wedding day more to you and make it the day you have always dreamed of! From picking out the kind of flowers in your wedding to photography on-site or on the Las Vegas Strip, the options for customizing are endless!

One thing to keep in mind is additional expenses that come with planning a wedding in Las Vegas. From airfare, to hotel to food, drinks and gambling, the expenses can add up, but they can still be more affordable than getting married back home. All of those are exciting as you can have a wedding and honeymoon in one, or a great kickoff to your honeymoon! Also to consider is the cost for your marriage license as well as additional gratuities and a donation for your minister. Las Vegas wedding chapels are generally forthcoming about these expenses so you can figure them into your overall budget.

Several wedding chapels in Las Vegas include the use of a planner so definitely go to them with any questions. They can fill you in on donations, gratuities and any extra expenses. Some Vegas chapels are even able to help you plan your reception, a helicopter ride to the Grand Canyon and more! Never hesitate to ask so you get what you want and have a perfect wedding day.

For more information about Las Vegas Weddings, visit www.littlechapel.com. Our Professional Wedding Planners are available to help craft your perfect wedding experience.