Modern luxury on the Strip
ARIA Resort & Casino Wedding Photographer
A sleek, contemporary CityCenter resort where a light-filled chapel, an 8,000-square-foot terrace, and Michelin-star catering frame an elevated Las Vegas wedding.
About ARIA Resort & Casino
ARIA Resort & Casino anchors CityCenter with an architecturally striking, LEED Gold-certified design that appeals to couples wanting a modern, upscale Las Vegas wedding rather than a classic chapel look. The property pairs a dedicated 2,750-square-foot ARIA Wedding Chapel with the expansive open-air Ironwood Terrace, poolside settings, and grand ballrooms for receptions of nearly any size.
Couples choose ARIA for its combination of contemporary elegance and full-service luxury: in-house culinary teams that draw on the resort's Michelin-starred restaurants, dedicated wedding coordinators, Forbes Five-Star Sky Suites, and a fine-art collection throughout the property. It is a polished, cohesive setting for everything from an intimate chapel ceremony to a large ballroom celebration.
Location · 3730 Las Vegas Blvd S, CityCenter
Style · Modern luxury resort, chapel & terrace
Capacity · Intimate to 1,000+ guests
Venue fee from · On inquiry (from ~$2,000 / 50 guests)
Best season · Spring & fall for outdoor spaces
Last updated July 2026 · Official MGM/ARIA weddings info, The Knot, Wedding Spot, photographer blogs
The complete ARIA planning guide
Capacity & spaces
Ceremony · Up to 100
Reception · Up to 1,500
Cocktail/standing · Up to 1,500
Rentable spaces
- ARIA Wedding Chapel — A 2,750-square-foot chapel with soft lighting, neutral modern tones and two dedicated wedding-party lounges; seats up to 60
- Ironwood Terrace — An 8,000-square-foot open-air terrace used for ceremonies, cocktail receptions and al fresco dining
- Pool Deck — Outdoor ceremony setting among water features and palm trees for up to 100 guests
- Primrose Ballroom — Metropolitan-styled ballroom with two verandas overlooking The Park and T-Mobile Arena; ~50 to 1,500 guests
- Ballroom collection — Seven ballrooms (five with theatrical stages) scaling to about 5,000 guests
- Vdara Silk Road Ballroom — At ARIA's non-gaming sister property, a floor-to-ceiling-windowed ballroom option
Pricing
Ceremony packages · from ~$2,000 (up to 50 guests)
Full weddings / receptions · On inquiry (custom)
Food & beverage minimum · Applies (varies by space/date)
Catering · Custom celebration & chef menus, priced per person
Catering & bar
All food and beverage is handled in-house — outside catering and outside alcohol are prohibited — with plated and buffet dinners plus fully custom menus from the executive chef drawing on ARIA's Michelin-caliber culinary program. A food-and-beverage minimum applies, and tables, chairs, linens, glassware, votive candles and setup/cleanup are included.
Rules & restrictions
- Amplified music must end by 10:00 p.m.
- No rice, birdseed or confetti; freeze-dried flower petals are permitted
- A wedding coordinator is required and the venue must approve all decorations
- General liability insurance is required
- All alcohol must be provided by the venue (no outside beverage)
- Votive candles are provided; confirm additional open-flame décor with the coordinator
Getting ready, parking & access
Getting ready · The chapel includes two dedicated wedding-party lounges; couples staying on-site can prep in ARIA's suites or use the on-site spa and salon
Parking · On-site self-parking and valet at ARIA/CityCenter, with covered garage access and a tram connecting CityCenter properties
Accessibility · Modern, fully accessible resort with elevators and step-free routes throughout
Rain plan · Indoor chapel and ballrooms serve as weather backups for the Ironwood Terrace and pool-deck ceremonies
How to book
Inquire through ARIA's wedding sales team at 702-590-8693 for package and pricing details and to check date availability; a wedding coordinator is required and larger ballroom events are quoted custom, so start the conversation several months to a year ahead for peak dates.
Photographing ARIA
Late afternoon into evening works best here, balancing natural light with the resort's atmospheric after-dark glow; photographers mix natural and ambient light and lean on prime lenses to keep the modern interiors crisp.
The venue's architecture is the backdrop — sculptural forms, reflective surfaces and clean structured lines — so subtle styling beats over-decorating; the Ironwood Terrace, pool deck, and Primrose verandas overlooking T-Mobile Arena and The Park give open, elevated frames.
Engagement sessions at ARIA
ARIA's contemporary architecture, reflective glass and CityCenter art installations make for striking, editorial-feeling engagement and pre-wedding sessions.
Best time · Late afternoon into blue hour
Signature shot · Sculptural terrace lines & reflective glass
Nearby · CityCenter public art & The Park promenade
The studio scouts ARIA's clean architectural angles and times the shoot for the late-afternoon-to-evening window when the resort photographs best.
What couples love
- Sleek, modern luxury aesthetic that stands apart from traditional Vegas chapels
- Michelin-caliber in-house catering and highly rated wedding coordinators
- Versatile spaces from a 60-seat chapel to ballrooms for over a thousand guests
- Forbes Five-Star suites and a full luxury resort keep guests on-site
Good to know
- Premium pricing — full weddings can start around $36,000 and a food-and-beverage minimum applies
- Music must end by 10:00 p.m. and all décor requires venue approval
- General liability insurance and a required coordinator add to planning steps
- Only in-house catering and bar — no outside food, alcohol, or vendors for F&B
A typical wedding day at ARIA
Getting ready — Hair and makeup in an ARIA suite or salon, then to the chapel's dedicated wedding-party lounges
Ceremony — Vows in the light-filled ARIA Wedding Chapel or on the open-air Ironwood Terrace
Cocktail hour — Drinks and terrace photos overlooking The Park and T-Mobile Arena
Reception — Custom plated or buffet dinner in the Primrose Ballroom or a veranda space
Golden hour — Late-afternoon-to-blue-hour portraits against ARIA's architecture and city lights
Frequently asked questions
What wedding spaces does ARIA offer?
A 2,750-square-foot indoor chapel (up to 60 guests), the 8,000-square-foot open-air Ironwood Terrace, a poolside deck for up to 100, and ballrooms like Primrose that scale from about 50 to 1,500 guests.
How much does an ARIA wedding cost?
Ceremony packages start around $2,000 for up to 50 guests, while full receptions are quoted custom — reported starting spend for larger weddings is around $36,000, and a food-and-beverage minimum applies.
Can we bring our own caterer or alcohol?
No. All food and beverage, including alcohol, is provided in-house by ARIA's culinary team; outside catering and outside alcohol are not permitted.
Is a wedding coordinator required?
Yes, a wedding coordinator is required, and the venue must approve all decorations before the event.
What are the music and noise rules?
Amplified music must end by 10:00 p.m., particularly for outdoor spaces like the terrace and pool deck.
Can we throw confetti or petals?
No rice, birdseed or confetti is allowed, but freeze-dried flower petals are permitted.
Is insurance required?
Yes, general liability insurance is required for weddings at ARIA.
How big can our wedding be?
Very large — the chapel seats up to 60 and the pool deck up to 100, but ARIA's ballrooms accommodate anywhere from 50 to 1,500 guests.
What's included in the space rental?
Tables, chairs, linens, silverware, glassware, votive candles and venue setup and cleanup are provided; the chapel also includes two wedding-party lounges.
Where do guests stay?
On-site at ARIA's 4,002 guestrooms and suites, including Forbes Five-Star Sky Suites, or at the non-gaming sister property Vdara within CityCenter.
What's the best time of year to marry at ARIA?
Spring and fall offer the most comfortable weather for the Ironwood Terrace and pool-deck ceremonies; indoor chapel and ballroom options work year-round.
How do we start planning?
Contact ARIA's wedding team at 702-590-8693 to check dates and receive custom pricing; inquire several months to a year ahead for peak dates.
Getting there & logistics
Address · 3730 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89158
From Harry Reid Intl (LAS) · ~2 mi · ~8 min
Nearby getting-ready hotels
- On-site: ARIA (4,002 rooms including Sky Suites) and Vdara within CityCenter
- Adjacent: Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas at CityCenter
- Nearby: The Cosmopolitan and Park MGM across The Park
The history behind ARIA
- ARIA opened in December 2009 as the centerpiece of the $8.5 billion CityCenter development.
- The resort is LEED Gold certified, reflecting sustainability features unusual for a Strip mega-resort.
- ARIA houses a multimillion-dollar Fine Art Collection integrated throughout its public spaces.
- Its dining roster has included Michelin-starred restaurants such as Carbone and Jean Georges Steakhouse, which supply the wedding catering program.
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