We had our wedding (ceremony and reception) at the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, and I am so happy that we did. First of all, the venue was amazing! The view, decor, location, and balcony is what drew me to book the Mandarin, and I was not disap...pointed on our wedding day. The view of the strip made our reception magical, and I know the guests appreciated being able to take in the views on the balcony.
The food and service were top notch! We had many guests with food allergies and dietary restrictions, and the Mandarin staff did a perfect job of making sure that everyone was accommodated and got the correct food. I was very touched that they even made me a dairy-free dessert since I am very lactose intolerant. One of my guests said that she had "never felt so pampered in [her] life." We got so many compliments on the food after the wedding. I know I am biased, but I thought it was delicious. (I highly recommend the short rib, which was very tender and flavorful).
The thing that I appreciated most about the Mandarin was my interaction with Keri and the rest of the staff. I had looked at about 20 venues before choosing the Mandarin. A lot the hotels on the Vegas strip were very rude and restrictive. The Mandarin allowed me to use my own vendors and they worked with my budget. Since I live in Atlanta, this was a destination wedding, but Keri was flexible with my weird schedule and requirements. For example, she let us have our tasting a year in advance because we could not make it Vegas close to our wedding date. Also, Keri made me feel very special on our wedding day with all her sweet notes and small gifts, like a small cake pop surprise when we checked into the Mandarin.
Finally, I would like to note that the rooms at the Mandarin are the best that I have stayed at in Las Vegas. I loved how quiet and clean the hotel is. It is really nice that you don't have to navigate crowds in the lobby or inhale clouds of cigarette smoke. The decor and layout of the rooms are great.
Thank you Mandarin Oriental for making our wedding truly awesome!