Las Vegas Wedding Reception Ideas and Inspiration | Las Vegas Wedding Photographer

A quick scroll through this gallery and it’ll be clear to you that Kim and Clark and all their guests raised the bar when it comes to an all-out wedding reception. Planning a stellar reception takes careful consideration of not just how you want to celebrate, but how your guests want to celebrate, too. 

Fun Wedding Reception Activities

If you have the space for it (and if your venue allows it!), a live band can bring a the best vibe to your wedding reception. There’s a huge variety of sizes, styles, setlists, and involvement with guests so you are sure to find the perfect fit with a little research. Of course, it’s hardly a party without a dance floor, but what about guests who would rather sit on a chair of nails than get up and dance in front of a crowd? Line up some games that are easy and fun, set up a craft area (something not messy for everyone’s sake!), or hire an entertainer that everyone can enjoy–think magician or live artist.

Kim and Clark chose a tarot card reader that guests could visit as they wished. It was super fun and perfectly fit the Halloween vibe of their wedding. When they weren’t learning surprising truths about their fates and futures, this group of self-proclaimed theater nerds were belting out hit after hit on the karaoke machine. Can every wedding reception have one of these?!

Wedding Reception Food and Catering

From hors d’evours to Happy Meals, the food you choose for your wedding reception is also super customizable. Cater unique eats to showcase local restaurants you love. Hire a food truck or two and take the party outside. You could even host a pizza-making party and get a little messy. Whatever fits your vision and feeds your guests is a guaranteed way that your guests will leave with a full belly and great memories!

Las Vegas Wedding Reception Venues

From dedicated event venues to restaurants and bars, each location will bring a specific vibe to your party. If your wedding reception is about the experience above all else, it’s vital to research venues and speak to coordinators about what each venue allows. I adore Velveteen Rabbit and they were so, so awesome for Kim and Clark’s wedding reception and all the unique elements it held. Outdoor, indoor, blended, on a boat–no matter where you choose, these Las Vegas wedding reception ideas are sure to leave your guests reminiscing for years to come!

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Photographer: Amber Garrett Photography

Planner: Cactus Collective Weddings

Florals: Night Garden Floral

Ceremony: Wynn Las Vegas

Reception: Velveteen Rabbit

Hair and Makeup: Ruby Finch Salon

Officiant: Personal Friend, then an officiant from Wynn Las Vegas

DJ: Second Song

Catering: Cut and Taste

Cake: Winston Marie Cakes

Dress: Custom made by a friend, Anna Lignos

Pizzas: Pizza Stone'd