Jaccy and Jack moved to the states from Australia years ago so Jack could pursue his dream of becoming a pilot. Because of that, their guest list was almost entirely made up of friends and family from the land down under. And if I know one thing about Aussies, it’s that they know how to bring the party.

Their Venus Garden Caesars Palace wedding had the perfect mix of romance, style, and all-out Vegas energy. The day began with an Italian-inspired ceremony at Venus Garden, continued with portraits around Caesars, and ended with a rooftop reception at Ghostbar at Palms overlooking the Las Vegas skyline.

Details & Getting Ready at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas

Jaccy and Jack got ready at The Cosmopolitan before their Venus Garden Caesars Palace wedding. And truly, they both understood the assignment. Jaccy looked stunning in a strapless white gown with a full skirt, long veil, and white orchid bouquet. Jack wore a black tux and bow tie.

Cosmo is one of my favorite hotels for couples to stay, get ready at, and take portraits. It has a nice layout, modern design, and I especially love the natural light from the big windows and views of the strip off the balcony. Many of the reasons it’s featured on my blog ‘The Best Las Vegas Hotels to Stay at During Your Elopement‘

An Italian-Inspired Venus Garden Wedding Ceremony With an Australian Guest List

Jaccy and Jack’s wedding day began with an Italian-inspired ceremony at Venus Garden at Caesars Palace. It’s easily one of the most iconic wedding locations on the Las Vegas Strip. They didn’t share a first look prior to the ceremony, so this was the first time Jack saw Jaccy. You could see the emotion written all over his face.

I really loved their custom “The Mackins” fans. They were such a fun personal detail for guests, and they were practical too. Even though this was a spring wedding, Las Vegas still gets pretty warm this time of year.

If you’re considering your own ceremony here, you can read my complete guide: ‘Venus Garden Caesars Palace: Cost, Photos, FAQs, & Real Wedding Tips‘. It’s full of everything you’ll need to know about getting married at this venue.

A Moment With Their Favorite People

After the ceremony, Jaccy and Jack stayed inside the garden with their favorite people. This part of the day had all the good stuff: hugs, drinks, custom fans, family portraits, and their Australian guest list fully warming up for the party ahead.

Newlywed & Bridal Party Portraits Around Caesars Palace

Caesars Palace was made for portraits like these. The columns, the garden pathways, the drama of it all. That black and white portrait of Jaccy with her veil catching the light is easily one of my favorite photos from the day. These two just looked unreal, and their wedding party brought the exact kind of energy you want around you on a day like this.

A Party With The Mackins: An Energetic Ghostbar at The Palms Las Vegas Wedding Reception

After their Venus Garden Caesars Palace wedding, Jaccy and Jack headed to Ghostbar at the Palms for a rooftop reception. The entire space had a fashion-forward style with white linens, deep red roses, candlelight, red draping, and the most unreal skyline views. From the 55th floor, you can see so much of Las Vegas, from the Strip to Downtown and beyond, which made the rooftop setting feel even more iconic.

The party really took off here, and their guests brought the kind of energy you dream of at a reception. Travis Allen Elvis was such a hit and had everyone laughing, singing, and dancing. It was such a Vegas type of reception in the best way.

Their Ghostbar reception had everything. A rooftop setting, Elvis performance, cigar bar, and packed dance floor. They used the cigar-friendly terrace to its full potential, which felt like such a perfect Vegas touch. Jaccy and Jack spent the whole night soaking it all up with their people. It was the best ending to a wedding that felt stylish, yet still personal and so fun!

Planning a Venus Garden Caesars Palace Wedding?

Venus Garden at Caesars Palace is the perfect choice if you want a Las Vegas wedding ceremony that feels romantic, garden-inspired, and located right on the Strip. The garden has that Italian-inspired look with columns, greenery, palm trees, and so many pretty places for portraits without having to leave the property.

You can also host your reception at Caesars Palace if you want everything in one place. But a lot of my couples choose to have their ceremony here, then celebrate somewhere else in Las Vegas. Jaccy and Jack’s rooftop reception at Ghostbar at Palms was the perfect example of that.

If you’re still looking for reception ideas, I recommend checking out my guide, ‘25+ Las Vegas Elopement & Micro-Wedding Reception Locations‘. It has a lot of helpful ideas on where to celebrate after your ceremony.

And if you’re looking for a Las Vegas wedding photographer with an editorial, fashion-forward approach, I’d love to connect! You can learn more about me on my about page. If I sound like the photographer for you, inquire to work with me on my contact page. In the meantime, you can find more sessions, weddings, and Las Vegas wedding resources on the blog.

What They Said:

“Risky was easily one of the best decisions we made for both our engagement and wedding. From the very beginning, Kyra took the time to truly get to know us, making sure our photos reflected exactly what we had envisioned. She is not only incredibly talented but also so kind and genuine. She brought even my most “out there” ideas to life with ease. There is honestly no one I would trust more with such important moments.

Mark was equally amazing. My mum and sister both commented on how thoughtful and intentional he was throughout the wedding day, always making sure everything felt meaningful and ran perfectly.

The level of care, attention to detail, and expertise that Kyra and Mark brought, especially when designing our timeline, meant we got all the photos we dreamed of while still being fully present and enjoying our wedding day. They struck the perfect balance between capturing candid, in-the-moment memories and creating iconic, editorial-style shots (with a stunning Vogue-inspired touch!).

We genuinely loved working with them and now consider them friends, not just vendors. Truly the best money we spent. You will not regret choosing them. 🤍”

Risky Exposure Photography | Las Vegas Wedding Photographer

Vendors:

Planning: XO Event Co.
Photography: Risky Exposure Photography
Content Creation: M Place Content
Floral: Night Garden Floral
Transportation: XO Classic Cars
Hair and Makeup: Jayden Does Makeup
Tan: Aura Glow Beauty Co
Signage and Engraving: BurnednGraven
DJ: Choice Sound
Videographer: Verite Wedding Films
Photobooth: Smash Booth
Gowns: Viero Bridal
Accommodations: The Cosmopolitan
Ceremony: Venus Garden at Caesars Palace
Reception: Ghostbar at The Palms
Elvis: Travis Allen Elvis