We arrived at Bouchon Bistro early, before many of our guests who had stopped to sight-see along the Strip or gamble in the casinos. We first stopped to take a photo outside the entrance to the restaurant. We have done this every time that we have gone to Bouchon—just normally not with the help of a professional photographer!
The private events coordinator greeted us as we walked in and showed us to the Bocuse room, the private room that we rented for the evening. We had dropped off our place cards, centerpieces, and guestbook materials on Friday afternoon, and the staff did all of the setup. They did an excellent job. We were very impressed with the overall look and atmosphere of the space.
As we waited for our guests to arrive, I took the chance to check my messages. My sister had tagged me earlier that morning in a photo, so I was pleased to see a lot of congratulatory messages in my inbox. Still, this photo probably indicates that I check my phone too often!
We mingled and talked with our guests as they arrived. Our reception, like our ceremony, was small, so it was nice to spend time with our family and close friends.
As we mingled, guests also signed our photo mat. We can’t wait to put one of our wedding photos in the frame and display it in our home.
Personal photo
We had an open bar, but we also arranged for the restaurant’s sommelier to select a red and a white wine for the evening based on our menu. Most people drank one of the two chosen wines, although Mr. Mole stuck with his beverage of choice: a Coke.
Personal photo
Along with the drinks, we also had four passed appetizers: dayboat scallops en croute, seasonal mushrooms vol au vents, smoked salmon pave on toasted pumpernickel, and potato croquettes. Everyone raved about each kind.
As cocktail hour drew to its close, we got ready to cut the cake.
All photography in Las Vegas by Brian Saculles, unless otherwise noted.
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I love the pic of you checking your phone– that will be me, too. And your cake is gorgeous!!
Love your little details–those puppy escort cards are to die for! Your cocktail hour looks like so much fun!
Cocktail hour looked awesome!! Can’t wait to see your next blog with the cake cutting. We’re thinking of doing before dinner as well.
Yummm, everything looks so delicious Mole! And I love your signed photo mat! 
Love all of your reception details, M! The name cards are such a wonderful touch. And your food looks so delicious!
Wow, everything looked amazing and I love your attention to detail!
I saw this post go up, and my first thought was that Mr. Mole and I need to get back to Bouchon for another dinner! The food was so delicious.
And I really have to thank the Bouchon staff for their attention to detail! We just dropped off a rubbermaid bin of supplies; they are the ones who put everything together.
Ummm, a wine bottle at the baby seat? Your food looks so tasty!
@Future Army Wife: Haha. I assume that our photographer did that for some reason? I have no idea.
Eeep! The dog name tags! Love! You’ve got me so hungry right now.. 
Mrs. Mole, Los Angeles/Las Vegas Age and Occupation: 29, Test Prep Instructor Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, User Experience Architect Engagement Date: April 2011 Wedding Date: January 2012 Venue: Wynn Las Vegas/Bouchon Bistro About Me: I’m a Wisconsinite-turned-Angeleno who is planning a destination wedding in Las Vegas. I am passionate about education: I spent 23 (!) consecutive years in school, and now I work to help other people get into graduate programs. I love running on the treadmill, buying bath products from Lush, learning new moves in step aerobics, and exploring my neighborhood on foot. I am sometimes snobby about food, but I am rarely snobby about books. I read everything from Geoffrey Chaucer to Iris Murdoch to Chuck Klosterman to Candace Bushnell. My fiance and I are getting married on our third anniversary!
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