We had the same thoughts... elope to Vegas or family Wedding/Reception... We went with the wedding and reception at a local Public Country club. they have 1 smaller room for the ceremony and the bigger room for the actual reception. We will have just an aisle runner down the center of the small room with chairs lining either side, very simple. The nice thing about having 2 rooms, for us, is that the reception room will be kept closed until it a set time, so the room remains a beautiful surprise (hopefully).