Seven Lucky Couples Chosen to Marry at The Mob Museum in Las Vegas on Valentine's Day 2012

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and VEGAS.com, the most comprehensive Las Vegas travel website visited by more than 2.5 million visitors monthly, announce the winners of a promotion to award seven lucky couples the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to marry, renew their vows or formally commit to one another at The Mob Museum in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2012.  

The couples include Carl Medeiros and Lorie Lesieur of Pawtucket, RI (wedding); Cynthia and Troy Weekley of Upland, CA (vow renewal); Jeffrey and Lori Widener of Auburn, WA (vow renewal); William and Elizabeth Bradley of Harrisburg, PA (vow renewal); Thomas and Victoria Luginbill of San Luis Obispo, CA (vow renewal); Paul and Joanna Harwood of Las Vegas, NV (vow renewal); and Fred and Ivy Pellerito of Belton, MO (vow renewal).  

The seven couples are being flown to Las Vegas courtesy of the LVCVA; and they will enjoy a two-night stay at the historic El Cortez Hotel once owned by Bugsy Siegel.  Following an early morning wedding ceremony inside The Mob Museum that includes flowers by Gaia and a photo package, the couples will enjoy a champagne brunch at MOB BAR and a $250 shopping spree at Fashion Show mall on the Las Vegas Strip. 

The promotion, MARRIED AT THE MOB MUSEUM, features a special marriage ceremony conducted by former Las Vegas Mayor and former "go-to" mob defense attorney, Oscar B. Goodman, inside The Museum's historic courtroom.  In 1950, the courtroom was the site of one of 14 nationwide Kefauver hearings to expose organized crime.  It is the only building in Las Vegas to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Goodman, who served three terms as Las Vegas Mayor from 1999 to 2011, is currently retained by the LVCVA as Chairman of the Host Committee, welcoming groups to Las Vegas.

The Mob Museum opens to the public at 2 p.m. on February 14, following the Mass Wedding and an official grand opening ceremony at 10 a.m.

About The Mob Museum

The Mob Museum is a world-class destination in downtown Las Vegas dedicated to the thrilling story of organized crime and law enforcement. It presents an exciting and authentic view of the mob's impact on Las Vegas history and its unique imprint on the world. True stories of mob history are brought to life in a bold and contemporary style via engaging exhibits, high-tech theater presentations and iconic artifact displays.  Admission is $18 for adults ages 18 and over with special pricing for children, seniors, military, law enforcement and teachers; and $10 for Nevada residents of all ages. Museum hours are Sundays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.  For more information, call 702-229-2734 or visit www.themobmuseum.org. Connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/themobmuseum  and on Twitter: @TheMobMuseum.

About VEGAS.com

VEGAS.com is the largest city destination travel website in the world with extensive, constantly updated information and a full range of travel products including Las Vegas hotels, Las Vegas air & hotel packages, Las Vegas shows, tours and golf. A state-of-the-art contact center provides customer support, expert information and sales 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to complement the information on www.VEGAS.com. VEGAS.com, through its Casino Travel & Tours unit, operates retail and concierge desks at more than 50 locations including the Palms, Paris, Harrah's, Bally's, Excalibur, New York-New York, Luxor and more. The company also offers a variety of excursions including city tours, the Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon. VEGAS.com is a member of the Greenspun Family of Companies, privately owned and operating in Southern Nevada for more than 60 years.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center.  With approximately 150,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more than 10 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA mission centers on attracting ever-increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area.  For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.VisitLasVegas.com.

SOURCE The Mob Museum