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The Best Wedding Package In Las Vegas For Football Fans

There’s a wedding chapel in Las Vegas doing the best kind of wedding package for any couple who loves football. And it’s the perfect weekend to do it. Super Bowl…

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There's a wedding chapel in Las Vegas doing the best kind of wedding package for any couple who loves football. And it's the perfect weekend to do it. Super Bowl LVIII is happening on Sunday, February 11 in Las Vegas's Allegiant Stadium. And this football-themed wedding package is available all Super Bowl week long.

Where To Get The Vegas Football-Themed Wedding Package

The Little Vegas Chapel is located south of Charleston Blvd at 1330 S 3rd St in Las Vegas, just off the Vegas Strip. They do traditional weddings as well as vow renewals. And have either their rustic Archway chapel or the more modern Imperial chapel to choose from. They are open from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sundays through Thursday. With extended hours on Fridays and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

What The Football Wedding Package Includes

The Wedding Vegas Touchdown package at The Little Vegas Chapel includes everything a couple of football fans would need. An officiant dressed like a referee will perform the ceremony. The couple can choose two songs to walk down the aisle to. And the package even includes flowers with a football-themed bouquet of six roses with football decor accents, and a matching boutonniere.

Decorations for the Wedding Vegas Touchdown package include a pink football-themed aisle runner as well as pennant banners. And there's even a football-themed guest book for your wedding guests to sign. And the package includes up to 24 guests for the couple to invite.

Details Included In All Wedding Packages at The Little Vegas Chapel

The Wedding Vegas Touchdown package at The Little Vegas Chapel costs $580. In addition to the football-themed considerations mentioned, the package also includes more logistical elements. Like an officiated marriage license or ceremony certificate. A photographer is also included, and will be on site taking lots of photos that can be viewed in a private online photo gallery. And five digital images are included in the package price.

The Little Vegas Chapel even has a wedding coordinator on site to help couples out. And the chapel even offers a witness, in case the couple wants to just do a quick little private ceremony. Gratuity for the photographer and the minister's fee are not included in the package price.

And what would make the best football-themed wedding package in Las Vegas even better? The happy couple sporting their team jersey or colors. And if the guests also come in jerseys, even better.

The Little Vegas Chapel is award-winning, and has been marrying happy couples since 2013.

More details and bookings for the Wedding Vegas Touchdown package can be found at thelittlevegaschapel.com.

7 Super Football Flicks To Get You Fired Up For The Big Game

I’ve been a big sports fan all my life. Growing up in New York City, there wasn’t much grass around, so most of our athletics were played on concrete. But that didn’t matter to us. We always found a way to play baseball, stickball, touch football, street hockey, and of course, basketball. So, it stands to reason that I’m also a big fan of sports films. With that in mind, here are my recommendations for some inspiring football movies to fire you up for the big game.

Football Movies Based On True Stories Are Most Inspiring

The football movies which immediately come to mind when pondering this topic are based on truly inspiring personal stories. These are the most emotional and memorable. You’ll notice when you scroll down for my suggestions, the “based on a true story” theme is very prevalent. Certainly, that was not my original intention. However, it turns out the majority of my list of inspiring football movies are based in reality.

Now, I’m sure you have a favorite football movie that is not present on my list. I must admit that I haven’t watched every football flick released in theaters. I certainly haven’t had time to watch every gridiron film that is streaming on all the different entertainment platforms available to us these days. So, I’m basing my list solely on the football movies I love watching over and over. Feel free to disagree.

Gridiron Films That Get An Honorable Mention

Furthermore, there are some football films I really enjoy watching which do not make the top seven. For example, “Brian’s Song.” That is the first football movie I remember watching as a youngster. It’s a very emotional and sad story. However, it certainly doesn’t get me “fired up” for exciting football action.

Another funny football flick that just misses making the stop seven list is “The Longest Yard." This 1974 Burt Reynolds film features many former NFL and college football players in the cast. There are certainly lots of laughs if you don’t mind crudeness. However, I wouldn’t recommend it for family movie night.

So, now you know the types of films I’m including in my top seven. I’m sure your top seven list will look different. But I’m also sure there are a few titles in here on which we can both agree. Have fun watching the big game this year!

7) "Invincible"

NEW YORK - AUGUST 23: (L-R) Vince Papale, for whom the film is based, actors Elizabeth Banks, Mark Wahlberg and coach Dick Vermeil attend Walt Disney Pictures' premiere of "Invincible" at the Ziegfeld Theatre August 23, 2006 in New York City. Evan Agostini / Staff via Getty Images

NEW YORK - AUGUST 23: (L-R) Vince Papale, for whom the film is based, actors Elizabeth Banks, Mark Wahlberg and coach Dick Vermeil attend Walt Disney Pictures' premiere of "Invincible" at the Ziegfeld Theatre August 23, 2006 in New York City.

Just imagine a 30-year old bartender who had only played one season of high school football having the audacity to tryout for the Philadelphia Eagles NFL team. Preposterous right? Well, it actually happened, and he actually made the team. He played for the Eagles from 1976 to 1978. "Invincible" stars Mark Wahlberg as that 30-year old bartender, Vince Papale. In reality, according to Wikipedia.org, Papale played for a semi-pro team in the Seaboard Football League and professional football in the World Football League before he joined the Eagles. If you'd like to view the official movie trailer, click here.

6) "Friday Night Lights"

Billy Bob Thornton stars as Coach Gary Gaines in the high school football drama "Friday Night Lights." This 2004 release won an ESPY Award for Best Sports Movie. It portrays the pressures of coaching and playing for a Texas high school football team that is expected to make a run for a state championship title. It is based on the true story of the 1988 Permian High School Panthers in Odessa, Texas. In 2006, the television series "Friday Night Lights" premiered on NBC.

5) "Any Given Sunday"

An incredible all-star cast of actors and actresses were featured in this 1999 football drama. Al Pacino, Cameron Diaz, Dennis Quaid, Jamie Foxx, James Woods, LL Cool J, Matthew Modine, Charlton Heston, Ann-Margret, and Aaron Eckhart. Even NFL Hall of Famers such as Jim Brown and Lawrence Taylor have juicy roles in this film. It's an intense, gritty, action-packed movie, directed by Oliver Stone. Once again, this one is not suitable for kids.

4) "The Blind Side"

Star actress Sandra Bullock would win an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for her performance as Leigh Anne Tuohy in this inspiring film. "The Blind Side" also stars country music star Tim McGraw as Bullock's husband Sean Tuohy. Relatively unknown actor Quinton Aaron does an exceptional job as the main character, Robert Oher, upon whose life this film is based. As inspiring as this movie is, there is some controversy involved. Robert Oher sued the Tuohys in 2023. According to Wikipedia.orgOher "alleged that the Tuohys tricked him into signing a conservatorship agreement instead of legally adopting him, which prevented him from receiving royalties." Regardless of the legal hassles, this film is definitely worth watching if you haven't seen it before. Or, watch it again just to enjoy all the great performances and the inspiring story.

3) "We Are Marshall"

The biggest tragedy in college football history in chronicled in this 2006 film. The Marshall University college football team, coaches, staff members, athletic boosters, and the airplane crew were killed in a plane crash. 75 people in all perished on that tragic flight back home to Huntington, West Virginia in 1970. What does a college football program do after a tragedy of this magnitude? What do the townspeople of Huntington do after so many of their loved ones and friends are lost in one night. This movie tells that story. Matthew McConaughey stars as head coach Jack Lengyel, who is hired to restart the football program. A very emotional film that's worth watching.

2) "Remember The Titans"

I absolutely love this movie. It's a fantastic cast. The football action is realistic. The story is dramatic, emotional, and inspiring. Once again, this film is based on the true story of racial tensions at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia. In 1971, African-American football coach Herman Boone, portrayed by Denzel Washington, takes over the program. Actor Will Patton plays the white assistant coach Bill Yoast, who had hoped to get the head coaching position. These two coaches have to come together and find a way to integrate the team, which had previously been comprised of only white players. Another flick worth watching again if you haven't seen it in a while.

1) "Rudy"

If you don't get emotional during the final scenes of the movie "Rudy," you're dead inside. I'm not a very emotional person normally, but this movie gets me every time. Sean Astin stars as Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger, a decent high school football player from a small Illinois steel town, who dreams of playing for the University of Notre Dame. You'll also notice two current movie stars who got their first screen roles in this 1993 film. Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau. "Rudy" is ranked as the 54th most inspiring movie of all time by the American Film Institute. That's not just football movies or sports movies, but ALL movies. "Rudy, Rudy, Rudy!!" Enjoy!

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Wendy Rush is the midday host on one of Vegas's top stations, 96.3 KKLZ. She has been with the station for ten years and comes with a diverse career background. In addition to being a radio host, Wendy has lived the Vegas life as an entertainer. She has been a celebrity impersonator, rock band singer, and improv comedian. As a content creator for 96.3 KKLZ, Wendy writes about music, celebrities, mental health and wellness, and life as a Las Vegas local.