Key locations used in Anora, the Oscar winner for best film, being perused set-jetters this morning, include Brighton Beach, Coney Island, and the Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, where the wedding scene was filmed.
The Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas is already one of the most famous wedding venues worldwide. Established in 1951, the chapel has hosted hundreds of thousands of couples
Celebrities who have chosen it for their nuptials include Sinéad O’Connor (to Barry Herridge in 2011), Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez, Judy Garland, Britney Spears. Michael Jordan, Bruce Willis & Demi Moore, Frank Sinatra & Mia Farrow and Sylvester Stalone for a renewal of vows.
With seating for 20 guests, the chapel is decorated with flowers and features traditional wedding music.
According to the website, couples can benefit from expert wedding coordinators who assist in selecting personalised ceremony options, ensuring an unforgettable experience for each wedding celebration.
Anora was directed by Sean Baker and features a cast that includes Mikey Madison, Mark Eydelshteyn, and Karren Karagulian.
The other big winner at the Oscars, Brady Corbet’s period immigrant epic The Brutalist, is shot in one of Europe’s favourite film locations, Hungary, mainly in Budapest, and Andrassy Castle.
Venice also features and the stunning quarry scenes were shot in the Carrara quarries the Apuan Alps, where Michelangelo sourced his material for David and Pietà. It was also used by the futuristic Arche de La Défense in Paris, the Library of Congress in Washington and the Opera House in Oslo.
Located about 50 minutes by car from Pisa and Lucca, a day tour includes a viewpoint over the Gulf of La Spezia and a tasting of the famous “Lardo di Colonnata.”
