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A Proposal You (Hopefully) Can't Refuse
Though there are no stats, I would guess that as many people get engaged
in Vegas as get married here. Of course, there's no right or wrong way to
do it—well actually, having your proposal tattooed across the bare fannies
of the gals in the
Crazy Girls
show might be the wrong way—but here are
some spots where the scenery may help sway your beloved in the “yes”
direction.
Up high:
Propose on the observation deck of the Eiffel Tower (p. 146) or
the Stratosphere (p. 146)—that way, if she says “no” you can throw her
over . . . literally. Just joking. The top of Vegas' Eiffel Tower is fenced in,
and the Stratosphere also has a safety guard. Of the two, you'll get more
of a close-up view of the Strip from the Eiffel Tower, as it's right in the
center of it and significantly lower than the Stratosphere. Problem is,
you'll also get a close up view of that guy in the Bermuda shorts next to
you, as the observation area is pretty cozy. If you want a bit more privacy,
head to the spacious Stratosphere. And if she says “yes,” you can celebrate
with a stomach-churning ride on the Big Shot, the highest amusement
park ride in the world. Party couples who enjoy good views should con-
sider the Voodoo Lounge at the Rio hotel (p. 210), which takes in the
shimmering lights from a romantic distance. You can tell her you love her
as hip-hop thumps in the background and then join the crowd for a cel-
ebratory dance.
Take her to the waters:
There's something almost biblical about seeing
huge sprays of water out in the middle of the desert. So maybe sights such
as the Fountains at the Bellagio (p. 124), the canals at the Venetian
(p. 123), or Lake Las Vegas will convince your intended to take seriously
that injunction from Ecclesiastes, “Two are better than one.” If you decide
to go with the fountains, snag a spot on one of the Bellagio's balconies
(much less crowded than the sidewalk right in front of the
fountains). Shows take place on the half-hour between 3pm and 8pm on
The thatched-roof church that is the
Island Wedding Chapel
555
(in the
Tropicana Hotel and Casino;
%
800/280
-
1187 or 702/739
-
2451; www.tropicana
lv.com; basic ceremony
$
399; Sun-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10am-8pm),
with its
bamboo walls and rough-hewn beams, is another Tiki-tinged fantasy and a sur-
prisingly elegant one at that, considering the casino that surrounds it. Set in a
superbly landscaped garden, filled with flowers, pools, and palm trees, there's also
a little wedding gazebo. But the hut, which can seat up to 50 and is a replica of
an actual South Pacific church, is the truly special option here.
Who says Trekkers are too nerdy, costume-obsessed, and socially awkward to
ever find brides (or grooms)? Must be those nasty
Star Wars
geeks. That myth is laid
to rest at the wildly popular
Star Trek: The Experience
555
(in the Las Vegas
