A recent study (by XO Group Inc.) claims that the average wedding last year in the Reno/Tahoe/Sacramento area cost a whopping $28,028. Wow!

Here at the Antique Angel Wedding Chapel we would like to challenge those findings. The average wedding at the Antique Angel costs less than $300. That's right: $300. And for some weddings, that includes the dress and tux!

It has been our observation that you don't need to spend a lot of money to have a beautiful wedding, and you certainly don't need to spend a lot to have a happy marriage. We get frustrated when statistics come out like the $28k figure, because it promotes the belief that for a wedding to be nice, it has to be expensive. Or that your ceremony will be less valid if you only spend a few hundred bucks. That is just pure nonsense!

The important factors in a wedding, and the foundational pieces of a strong marriage are not white lace trains or twinkling centerpieces. They are love, trust and communication. If both the bride and groom have an abundance of these, a jeans and t-shirt wedding can outshine the glitz and glam of an unloving $28,000 wedding, any day!

At the Antique Angel Wedding Chapel we want to give you something special: a beautiful wedding without the usual expense. Spring is here, and that means the Riverwalk is the perfect place to exchange your vows. You bring the love, trust and communication (and the marriage license!)--and we'll take care of the rest.

Congratulations to a few of our recent happy couples marrried at the Antique Angel Wedding Chapel in Reno, NV! We feel honored that you let us take part in your special day. Thank you for choosing the Antique Angel Wedding Chapel. Cheers to many happy years together!

Getting married in Reno is cost-effective and fun when you choose the Antique Angel Wedding Chapel! Because Reno is a casino town, there are many affordable choices for lodging. Reno hosts a variety of restaurants, museums, shopping malls and outdoor activities--something for the whole family! The Antique Angel is the only wedding chapel in Reno that performs ceremonies on the Truckee River!

We can take care of the flowers, the gown and tux, photography, and much more! All of the little details that make a wedding beautiful--we have it covered!

Try our Reception-to-Go for a unique way to celebrate your exchange of vows!

The Antique Angel Wedding Chapel takes care of all the details of your wedding. Let us put together your silk or fresh wedding bouquet! We do custom orders. Just call in advance!

The Antique Angel Wedding Chapel expects to do a record number of weddings on November 11, 2011 (or 11-11-11). Reservations have been made for 11am to 11pm (and before and after, as well!). It's going to be a very busy day. The Antique Angel Reno Wedding Chapel is no longer taking reservations, but will be accommodating walk-ins in their beautiful Tuscany room.

Couples are asked to be respectful of other couples and staff by arriving prepared for their wedding. Bring your marriage license in advance, if possible. Come dressed in your gown and tux--our dressing rooms will not be available for all parties, unfortunately.

We are excited to be a part of your special day. See you soon!

The Antique Angel offers a beautiful reception room for business meetings, workshops, seminars, parties, and more! We are offering special meeting room rates for October and November, weekdays only. Treat your clients or staff to a mixer, inspirational training, or productive brainstorming session. Get away from the distractions of the office by having your next meeting at the Antique Angel.

OCTOBER & NOVEMBER MEETING ROOM RATES 
                           Up to 25 People                  Up to 50 People
Two hours:                 $200                                 $325
Three hours:               $275                                 $400
Four hours:                 $345                                 $465
Rates include room set up with tables and chairs, table linens (colors available to match your business logo!), centerpieces, and coffee/tea/water service.

HUNGRY? ADD FOOD TO YOUR MEETING OR PARTY!
Add a continental breakfast, lunch, or buffet dinner to make your meeting even more engaging!

                                                                 Per Person
Continental Breakfast                                         $5
Lunch: Sandwiches, Salad                                  $8
Buffet Style Dinner (ask for menus)                 $15-$30
Please inquire about the full menu or tell us if you have any special requests.

Your wedding reception can be the most fulfilling, or the most stressful part of your wedding day. Is it worth it? Let's clear a few things up right away: your reception is not just a way to make your guests get gifts for you. If you go into your reception with gift-getting as your focus, you will find it to be stressful and unfulfilling.

Instead, we encourage brides and grooms to focus on their reception as a time to appreciate their guests. A room full of people will be supporting you and your sweetheart and the committment you're making to one another. These are the people who have helped you as you've grown up. These are the people who will be there for you when you need encouragement down the road. To get the most out of your reception, think of each guest as a gift. Their time and energy and support for you will bring much more satisfaction than anything that may be on your gift table.

Should you do a reception? Basic wedding etiquette says that if many of your guests are coming from out of town, do what you can to feed them! There are many ways to simplify a reception so that you can focus on spending time with your new spouse, as well as your guests.

You can let the Antique Angel Wedding Chapel take care of the reception planning for you. We take care of the catering, the linens, the centerpieces, the music and more! We have a beautiful reception room, or you may opt for a Reception in a Box and head back to your hotel or to the park!

Your guests will be looking forward to spending time with you, congratulating you, on your wedding day. Give the Antique Angel a call to review the possibilities! Let us make your reception a fulfilling and memorable part of your special day!

The tradition of having lots of bridesmaids and groomsmen is changing! It is YOUR day, and you don't want anyone taking the attention away from you. Your bridesmaid(s) should be a friend or family member who has always been supportive and encouraging to you. You will want someone you can rely on in the event you forget something in your hotel room, or need a last-minute alteration to your dress!

While it is your special day, it is a good idea to take the feelings of your family into consideration when planning your event. But it is your day! A sister or cousin may be offended that you chose a friend to be your bridesmaid. Instead of calling her your bridesmaid, give her the title of "Personal Assistant." A true friend won't mind the name-change, and your family won't feel the sting.