Elvis

[pplwatching]

Hello World,

My wife and I have always half jokingly said we'd renew our vows in front of an Elvis impersonator for our 20th anniversary. We just hit the 20 year mark, and will be in Las Vegas later this month. Finding Elvis isn't terribly difficult. There's a number of wedding chapels who do Elvis themed vow renewals. For about $300 you get 15 minutes with an impersonator in a wedding chapel.

I realize that these performers need to make a living, so I'm not really opposed to the $300. It's the 15 minute rush in and out that I'd like to find a way around. I thought about perhaps contracting with a performer directly, and having him come to our hotel lobby for a fun and spontaneous time with a drink from the lobby bar.

I'd love to hear any ideas about alternatives!

 

[Miles Long]

You definitely don't want to rush it. Wise men say only fools rush in.

 

[Saucyminx]

Please please please tell me you or the Mrs. will be wearing blue suede shoes.

I can't be helpful in this situation, but I at least tried for entertaining.

 

[NightL]

I just don't know what the "rules" are.

what ever you negotiate - simple as that

It is in the best interest for a reputable agency to provide a 'good' Elvis. A 'good' Elvis may well be contracted to an agent/manager.

If you want to bypass an agent you could always get a white disposable hazchem suit, cushion to be stuffed down the front of it, black marker for the sideburns and get friend to practise saying "Hubba hubba" with a sneer.

Of course now you will have to get your friends to audition for this role of a lifetime, which is likely to cost a way more than $300 in alcohol.

Just remember, your wife will judge you on the quality of your Elvis.

 

[pplwatching]

The 'rules' that I was concerned about had to do with a paid performer performing in a hotel bar on my dime. I have been doing some digging and getting in touch through the Elvis clearing house (a web site for booking Elvis impersonators). I've basically just said what I want and how much I'm willing to pay. Hopefully I can make it work out. I may just have to ask forgiveness instead of permission.

 

[Miles Long]

Be wary of Elvis impersonators who want to charge by the hour instead of a fixed fee. They will talk and talk and try to drag it out, and you'll find yourself having to tell them a little less conversation, a little more action. When really you want to save that one for the honeymoon.

 

[pplwatching]

And before you know it, you're caught in a trap. You can't walk out.

Hah. As long as we aren't staying in Heartbreak Hotel.

 

[Miles Long]

Better the heartbreak hotel than...... in the ghetto.

(you know you all sang that like eric cartman)

Don't be cruel.

 

[Miles Long]

Because he'll grow to be an angry young man some day.

Some people like a little more bite and a little less bark.

 

[Ubernaught]

Hello World,

My wife and I have always half jokingly said we'd renew our vows in front of an Elvis impersonator for our 20th anniversary. We just hit the 20 year mark, and will be in Las Vegas later this month. Finding Elvis isn't terribly difficult. There's a number of wedding chapels who do Elvis themed vow renewals. For about $300 you get 15 minutes with an impersonator in a wedding chapel.

I realize that these performers need to make a living, so I'm not really opposed to the $300. It's the 15 minute rush in and out that I'd like to find a way around. I thought about perhaps contracting with a performer directly, and having him come to our hotel lobby for a fun and spontaneous time with a drink from the lobby bar.

I'd love to hear any ideas about alternatives!

No real help here, sorry to say, but I do wish you both the best.

After she says "I do", respond "Thank you, thank you very much." ?

 

[pplwatching]

Thank you.

 

[Miles Long]

Come on people, don't be shy with your advice. It's now or never.

 

[pplwatching]

Come on people, don't be shy with your advice. It's now or never.

My love won't wait!

 

[NightL]

Wise men say only fools rush in.

 

[Emerson40]

Come on people, don't be shy with your advice. It's now or never.

Perhaps folks have left the building.

 

[NightL]

And this is where it pays to read the thread. *chuckles quietly*

Ok, a fool such as I got caught in a trap

Opening salvo that I did not read

 

[Emerson40]

Yesterday (January 8th for you Aussie future folks) was Elvis' birthday.

He would've turned 80.

Everyone should eat a deep fried peanut butter and banana sammie to celebrate.

 

[pplwatching]

Two of his airplanes are for sale. Unfortunately, they're not airworthy and would cost a fortune to move to my back yard.