M + M - A Group of Australians Take Las Vegas!
Imagine this: you set off on a five-month world tour, starting in Asia, making your way through Europe, and then hitting pause—not for a break, but for a wedding. In Vegas, of course. An elopement pit stop in the middle of a globe-trotting adventure. Sounds wild, right? Well, that’s exactly what these two did—and they didn’t do it alone. Twenty of their closest friends and family joined them to celebrate this unforgettable moment. But let’s rewind for a second, and start from the beginning...
The Plan
- Get ready with family and friends.
- Do a first look outside of The Signature MGM where they were staying.
- Hop on a party bus.
- Elopement ceremony in the desert with all their guests.
- Explore the desert at sunset.
- Party bus it back to the Strip to get married at the famous Graceland Chapel.
- Walk to dinner at Andiamo Steakhouse in The D Hotel and Casino.
- Hang out on the Fremont Street Experience.
Getting Ready
At The Signature at MGM, M is surrounded by her closest friends and family as she gets ready for the day. The suite buzzes with excitement as she arranges florals and puts the finishing touches on the playful game planned for the bus ride. She carefully fills out character cards, each one destined for a guest to draw from a hat and bring to life throughout the day.
While the others continue getting ready, her groom quietly steps in to help with the cards—a small moment that speaks volumes. They’ve intentionally carved out time to be together before the festivities begin, sharing laughter, anticipation, and a sense of calm before the adventure truly kicks off.
First Look
Though they’ve already seen each other earlier in the day, M + M waited for this moment—the first time seeing one another fully dressed, ready for the ceremony. Once everyone was packed up and ready to go, we make our way down to the courtyard.
M stands surrounded by friends and family, unaware that his bride is quietly approaching from behind. When he turns around, he is visibly stunned—there she is, radiant in a sweeping ballgown, glowing with joy. And she, catching sight of him in his sharp suit, lights up with that unmistakable look of love and excitement.
They meet in an embrace, her head gently resting on his chest—the same familiar place she’s leaned into countless times before, this time to steady her nerves and soak in the scent of their wedding day.
The air is electric. With spirits high, everyone buzzed with anticipation, ready to climb aboard the party bus and kick off the celebration.
Party Bus to Red Rock
The hat is passed around as the groom explains rules of the game: each guest is asked to embody the spirit of the character written on their card and bring a little of that persona into the day’s adventure. It’s all part of the fun, and everyone’s in.
M’s best friend discovers a vintage-style concession holder tucked in the back of the bus, promptly loads it up with drinks, and takes her new role as “official bartender” to heart—circulating through the aisle with a level of commitment worthy of a ballpark.
As the glittering skyline of the city gives way to the sweeping reds and ochres of the desert, the energy shifts. M grows quiet, as if momentarily pulled inward, lost in the weight and wonder of everything unfolding around him.
The Desert Ceremony
The day before the ceremony, I joined M + M for a walk-through of the surrounding area to scout the perfect spot. They ultimately chose a secluded desert wash, where natural rock formations created a kind of amphitheater—cliffs rising gently around a clearing scattered with boulders. A large, flat rock is their makeshift “stage,” and as they stand upon it, their guests gather below, watching with full hearts as the couple exchange vows in that quiet, sun-drenched canyon.
I do my best to summon a few desert donkeys for the full wild-west effect, but it must not have been their day.
M + M close the ceremony with a carefree dance and a slow-motion jog down a lone desert road—pure cinematic magic against a backdrop of golden light. As the sun dips behind the mountains, we load up the party bus and make our way back to the Strip.
No one wastes the final leg of the ride. Every last drink is finished, the music is loud, and yes—there is plenty of twirling around the pole.
The Graceland Ceremony
From the very beginning, M + M made one thing clear—they wanted their own unforgettable Elvis moment. And that’s exactly what they get. Elvis, in full iconic flair, walks M down the aisle, “uh-huh’d” and hip thrusts his way to the altar, and serenades the crowd with a few of his greatest hits. The energy is infectious. Before long, everyone joins in, turning the ceremony into a joyful, impromptu sing-along that could only happen in Vegas.
With hearts full and smiles wide, we wrap up the celebration and take a short, five-minute stroll over to The D Hotel & Casino to keep the party going.
Andiamo Steakhouse
M + M reserved a few tables at the elegant Andiamo Steakhouse inside The D Hotel & Casino, right in the heart of Fremont Street. The team at Andiamo make everything seamless—from creating a custom menu just for the couple and their guests to giving me a private walk-through of the venue a week before M + M arrived. The personal touches are thoughtful and genuine, setting the perfect tone for the evening.
As dinner unfolds, heartfelt speeches fill the room, each one drawing laughter, a few tears, and plenty of love. M + M beam through it all—glowing with joy, surrounded by their favorite people, and savoring a night that already felt unforgettable.
Party Time on Fremont!
With dinner behind us and our hearts full, we step into the electric pulse of Fremont Street, ready to dance the night into memory. The air buzzes with energy—the kind that makes you want to throw your hands up and never look at your watch again.
Street performers captivate us at every turn, from contortionists to living statues, each one adding a surreal layer to the experience. Overhead, the iconic Viva Vision canopy lights up the sky, drenching us in a kaleidoscope of color and sound. Music spills from every corner, and the thrum of the crowd is magnetic.
We find ourselves at the foot of the free concert stage, where the atmosphere is pure, unfiltered joy. Yard-long drinks slosh in rhythm with the beat, strangers dance like old friends, and everywhere we turned, someone stops to congratulate M + M. The love is palpable.
At one point, M slips on her signature heart-shaped sunglasses, grins like she owned the night, and dives headfirst into the crowd. The dance floor explodes around her—her friends circling, cheering, hands in the air. It doesn’t matter if you know the lyrics or just shout along; when “Pour Some Sugar on Me” blasts through the speakers, we are all part of the same euphoric blur.
The lights, the laughter, the spontaneous dance-offs—it’s a dazzling chaos, the kind that makes your cheeks ache from smiling and your voice hoarse from singing. A night stitched together with neon threads and unforgettable moments. Fremont Street gives us more than a party—it gives us a night that lives on in the glittered corners of all our memories.
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