Best of Las Vegas season is back, and Lakeside Weddings & Events has some exciting news to share. For 2026, Lakeside Weddings is nominated in five categories: Wedding Chapel, Place to Get Married, Event Venue, Wedding Planner, and Event Planning. If you already know you want to support us, you can vote for Lakeside Weddings here when voting opens August 17.
Seeing Lakeside Weddings represented across those categories is exciting because they reflect several parts of what happens here every week. Some couples know us because they exchanged vows beside Lake Jacqueline. Others remember celebrating inside the Lakeview Chapel, gathering with family during a reception, or working with our planning team before the big day. We also welcome private parties, anniversaries, corporate gatherings, and other events throughout the year.
This year’s ballot gives us a chance to talk about all of those pieces together. Lakeside Weddings has never been just one ceremony space or one type of celebration. Over time, the property and team have grown around the idea that couples and event hosts should have options, support, and enough flexibility to make the experience feel like their own.
Five Best of Las Vegas 2026 Nominations
Lakeside Weddings appears on the Best of Las Vegas 2026 ballot for Wedding Chapel, Place to Get Married, Event Venue, Wedding Planner, and Event Planning. Together, those categories touch nearly every part of what couples and event hosts experience when they come to the property.
A couple might first discover Lakeside Weddings while searching for a Las Vegas wedding venue. Once they begin looking more closely, they can explore outdoor ceremony settings, the indoor Lakeview Chapel, reception options, and planning services. Depending on the package and celebration, several pieces of the event can come together through one team instead of feeling like completely separate arrangements.
That flexibility matters because no two couples approach wedding planning in exactly the same way. Some arrive knowing precisely what they want, while others need to see the property before anything starts to click. One couple may care most about an outdoor ceremony, another may prefer the chapel, and someone else may prioritize keeping the ceremony and reception in one convenient location.
Those different experiences are part of what makes seeing Lakeside Weddings across multiple categories so enjoyable this year.
More Than One Way to Celebrate at Lakeside Weddings
Lakeside Weddings sits beside Lake Jacqueline in Desert Shores, giving couples a setting that feels different from the Las Vegas wedding image many visitors picture first. The property offers several outdoor ceremony settings along with the indoor Lakeview Chapel, allowing couples to compare different styles without having to visit several unrelated venues.
The outdoor spaces each have their own atmosphere, while the surrounding water, gardens, and landscaping help tie the property together. Some couples immediately gravitate toward an outdoor ceremony. Others feel more comfortable with the traditional structure of a chapel. There are also couples who simply want choices because seeing a venue in person can completely change what they thought they wanted.
That variety helps explain why both Wedding Chapel and Place to Get Married appear among this year’s Best of Las Vegas nominations. One speaks specifically to the chapel experience, while the other reflects the property as a broader wedding destination.
The Lakeview Chapel also gives couples an indoor ceremony option that still feels connected to Lakeside Weddings as a whole. For couples who like the idea of a more traditional setting but still want to remain close to the rest of the property, it offers another way to shape the day.
The Celebration Does Not End After the Ceremony
The ceremony naturally receives a lot of attention during wedding planning. It is the moment everyone gathers for, and it is usually responsible for some of the most important photographs of the day. Still, the wedding has plenty of life left after the vows are finished.
Guests need somewhere to gather, eat, toast, talk, and eventually dance. Couples also need to think about how smoothly everyone can move from one part of the celebration into the next. That is one reason having ceremony and reception options on the same property can be so useful.
Lakeside Weddings offers reception spaces that allow couples to continue celebrating without sending guests across Las Vegas between locations. Depending on the package, couples can explore different reception arrangements based on their plans, guest count, and overall vision.
That is where the Event Venue nomination fits naturally. Lakeside Weddings is not only somewhere to hold a ceremony. The property can also host the celebration that follows, allowing couples to think about the wedding as one connected experience rather than two unrelated events.
For guests, that can mean a simpler day. For couples, it can mean fewer logistical questions competing for attention.
Planning Is Part of the Lakeside Weddings Experience
Most couples discover fairly quickly that choosing a venue is only one part of planning a wedding. There are timelines to build, vendors to coordinate, photographs to schedule, music to choose, food to consider, and dozens of smaller decisions that become more noticeable as the date gets closer.
Lakeside Weddings offers planning and coordination as part of the wedding experience. Depending on the package, couples may also be able to arrange services such as photography, floral design, catering, entertainment, and other important elements of the day. Bringing several services together can make the planning process more manageable and reduce the number of completely separate conversations a couple needs to track.
That support is one reason we are especially happy to see Wedding Planner included on the Best of Las Vegas 2026 ballot. A large portion of a planner’s work happens before guests ever arrive, and even more happens quietly during the event itself.
The goal is not for everyone to notice every detail the planning team handled. Ideally, couples get to focus on their wedding while someone else keeps an eye on timing, coordination, and the practical questions that inevitably come up.
Lakeside Weddings & Events Goes Beyond Weddings
The full name matters because weddings are not the only gatherings hosted at the property. Lakeside Weddings & Events can also welcome anniversaries, birthdays, private parties, corporate gatherings, dinners, meetings, and other special events.
Those occasions come with different expectations. A business gathering should not feel like a wedding reception, while an anniversary party should have room for its own personality. The event team can adjust the experience around the purpose of the gathering instead of treating every event the same way.
That broader part of the business is reflected in the Event Planning nomination. Some guests may know Lakeside Weddings because they attended a ceremony or reception, while others may have first visited the property for a completely different event.
Either way, the common thread is bringing people together in a setting designed for celebrations and gatherings.
Best of Las Vegas Has Been Part of Our Story Before
This is not the first time Lakeside Weddings has had something to celebrate during Best of Las Vegas season. In the previous awards, Lakeside Weddings earned Gold for Best Event Space and Silver for Best Wedding Planner.
We were excited to receive both recognitions because they represented two different parts of the business. One highlighted the venue itself, while the other recognized the planning and coordination behind the experience.
Now, Best of Las Vegas 2026 gives Lakeside Weddings another reason to celebrate. This time, the chapel, venue, wedding planning, event planning, and place-to-get-married sides of the business are all represented on the ballot.
Of course, voting season does not change the day-to-day work. Couples are still touring the property, planners are still answering questions, ceremonies are still being prepared, and events are still happening throughout the year. That is what keeps everything moving between award seasons.
See Lakeside Weddings for Yourself
A ballot can tell you which categories Lakeside Weddings appears under, but it cannot tell you which ceremony space will feel right once you see the property in person. Photos are useful, yet a venue tour usually gives couples a much clearer sense of how everything fits together.
You can explore the outdoor ceremony settings, step inside the Lakeview Chapel, and get a better feel for how the ceremony and reception areas work together. For many couples, that is when planning starts to feel less abstract and much easier to picture.
One couple may know immediately that they want an outdoor ceremony. Another may walk into the chapel and realize it fits them better. Someone else may care most about making the experience simple for family members and guests.
There is no single version of a Lakeside Weddings celebration, and that flexibility is part of what couples can explore.
Visit Lakeside Weddings & Events to learn more about ceremony options, receptions, packages, and planning services.
How to Vote for Lakeside Weddings
Best of Las Vegas 2026 voting begins August 17, 2026 and continues through September 10, 2026. Supporters can vote once per category each day during the official voting period.
Lakeside Weddings is nominated for Wedding Chapel, Place to Get Married, Event Venue, Wedding Planner, and Event Planning. Our dedicated voting page, linked at the beginning of this article, brings those categories together in one place.
If you got married at Lakeside Weddings, attended an event, toured the property, or worked with our team, we appreciate your support. Whether you have known Lakeside Weddings for years or discovered us recently, we are happy to be part of Best of Las Vegas 2026.
Best of Las Vegas 2026 FAQ
What categories is Lakeside Weddings nominated for?
Lakeside Weddings is nominated for Wedding Chapel, Place to Get Married, Event Venue, Wedding Planner, and Event Planning.
When does Best of Las Vegas 2026 voting begin?
Voting begins August 17, 2026, and continues through September 10, 2026.
Can I vote for Lakeside Weddings every day?
Yes. Voters can cast one vote per category each day during the official voting period.
Where can I vote for Lakeside Weddings?
Lakeside Weddings has a dedicated voting page containing the nominated categories. You can find the voting link in the opening paragraph of this article.
Does Lakeside Weddings offer indoor and outdoor ceremonies?
Yes. Lakeside Weddings offers outdoor ceremony settings as well as the indoor Lakeview Chapel, giving couples different options for their celebration.
Does Lakeside Weddings host events besides weddings?
Yes. Lakeside Weddings & Events also hosts private parties, anniversaries, corporate gatherings, dinners, meetings, and other special events.
We Would Love Your Vote
Best of Las Vegas 2026 gives Lakeside Weddings plenty to be excited about this year. We are happy to see the chapel, venue, wedding planning, event planning, and overall wedding experience represented across the ballot.
If Lakeside Weddings has been part of your wedding, event, or celebration, we would be grateful for your support. Voting runs from August 17 through September 10, 2026, with supporters able to vote daily in each category.
Thank you for supporting Lakeside Weddings & Events and for being part of another exciting Best of Las Vegas season.
