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Caesars Palace isn’t the biggest resort on The Strip, dominating a mere 85 acres in the heart of Las Vegas Boulevard. But it does embody the ‘go big or go home’ mentality of the Vegas Strip, and has done so ever since its inception.
The resort’s modus operandi has always been to offer guests unrivaled opulence and luxury. And for a long time, Caesars Palace conquered that goal. Its lavish appearance and epicurean air was unlike any other resort of its time.
And it was hard to ignore.
The Caesars flower arrangement
A crown worthy of an Emperor or Empress must be flawless, and so the Caesars arrangement uses the power of seasonal blooms that reflect the time of year and are in their prime.
- Expect strong stems that deliver rich, regal hues of ivory, gold, and blues.
- Blooms sit on a throne of contrasting trailing greens, reminiscent of a Mediterranean garden.
- The crescent shaped arrangement deliberately mimics a Caesar’s leaf coronet.
Presented in a modern glass vase, the Caesars is set for display the second it’s delivered.
The building of Caesars Palace
The idea for Caesars Palace belonged to Jay Sarno and Stanley Mallin—two property developers who loved creating lavish hotels and casinos. They’d already experienced success in Florida, Georgia, and California, with their various housing and motel developments delivering strong returns. By the 1960s they were ready for a new challenge.
And the bright lights of Vegas beckoned.
Sarno and Mallin watched from the sidelines as early Strip resorts such as The Flamingo, The Tropicana, and El Rancho started taking off. The idea of attaching a hotel to a casino was proving irresistible to the ambitious developers, and they were keen to cash in. But they wanted to make sure their resort stood head and shoulders above the rest.
Their plan was to encourage a particular type of clientele. Sarno and Mallin had their eyes firmly locked on the city’s high rollers, creating an environment just for them. (And their oodles of dollars.) And so they settled on the idea of mimicking the Roman Empire—a civilization where the rich and powerful lived lavishly.
Finance and foundations
Sarno and Mallin’s vision wasn’t cheap. If they were going to make it happen, they needed financial backing to support the build. And at the time that meant asking the Teamsters Union.
Originally a labor union with good intentions for American workers, the Teamsters of the ‘60s were riddled with connections to organized crime and mob money. Nevertheless, Sarno and Mallin sought their help, and in 1962 were granted a $10 million loan.
Sarno and architect-come-designers Melvin Grossman and Jo Harris planned their version of the Roman Empire, and building work started 3 years later.
The décor
They never intended on depicting an accurate representation of an Ancient Roman palace. The look of Caesars Palace would borrow lavish elements from the era, fuse them with a Hollywood-esque impression of the Roman Empire, round it out with over-the-top embellishments you could only believe would happen in Vegas, and then rely on the guest’s imagination to fill in the rest.
One report recounts that Sarno followed the principle that no amount of excess was enough. And so Caesars became a Greco-Roman fantasyland. The exterior of the building included grand marble columns, copies of classic Roman statues, 60ft-high water fountains, and a driveway lined with Italian cypress trees.
Inside was just as opulent, with guests experiencing some (or all) of the following.
- Lavish rooms and huge suites gave guests space and comfort not seen before.
- Statues and art were imported from Europe, while 8,000 marble tiles for a Pompeii-style Roman bath were imported from Italy.
- A 100ft chandelier made from 100,000 German-made crystals hung in the lobby.
- Wooden trims were made from rosewood imported from Brazil.
- Gold leaf was used throughout the resort.
Staff dressed in togas, Roman Centurion uniforms, and Cleopatra-like outfits completed the vision. And guests were treated as if every day were a bacchanal festival. They’d be fed, watered, and even massaged by staff until their appetites were sated.
The name
For those of you with a sharp eye and keenness for grammar, you’ll have noticed something about the name. It’s Caesars Palace without any apostrophe. And as maddening as this may be (at least for every writer and editor in history), there’s a reason for it.
Sarno’s intention was for all guests and gamers to feel like Emperors and Empresses. Making Caesars a plural instead of a possessive noun was a bid to instill that feeling and emphasize what it might have been like to be an elite Roman. (Without any of the complications of invasions, genocide, empirical politics, or death threats, of course.)
So despite homages to Roman emperors such as Julius Caesar and Augustus by way of statues, its name isn’t a dedication to, or admiration of, any specific Ancient Roman leader.
Growing the empire
When you’ve got a prime spot on the Strip, it’s important to stay in the game. And while there have been moments of near collapse in the venue’s history, it has survived. And that’s thanks largely to undergoing numerous developments and expansions to keep up with new competitors.
Since its original 680 rooms, and 270 slot machines and game tables, the Palace has grown exponentially. Today it boasts:
- 3,500+ hotel rooms
- 1,324 slot machines
- 185 game tables
- 22 restaurants
- 18 sports screens
- 10 bars and lounges
- 7 swimming pools
- the Colosseum, which seats more than 4,000 people.
And then there’s the shopping mall.
The opening of The Forum Shops
By the late 1990s Caesars Palace, once the grandest, most lavish casino resort on the Strip, was starting to be eclipsed. Newer establishments such as the Luxor and MGM Grand were opening up.
But like the Roman Empire, Caesars Palace wasn’t going down without a fight.
To remain competitive, the resort opened The Forum Shops—a shopping mall attached to the resort filled with high-end boutiques and couture fashion stores including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Breitling. Since its opening in 1992, The Forum Shops have undergone 2 expansions, making it the highest-grossing mall in America.
It really is an empire in its own right.
Historical moments and famous faces
Caesars wanted to make history from the moment it opened—literally.
Its inauguration event cost $1 million (around $10 million in today’s money), included 1,400 special guests, and lasted 3 days. VIPs swanned in and out of the resort as they wished, consuming fine champagne and imported caviar, and dining on filet mignon as they went.
The resort’s huge, overstated arrival set the tone. And Caesars Palace went on to make an epic history for itself.
History highlights
- Global superstars including Frank Sinatra, Adele, Celine Dion, and Jerry Seinfeld have performed at the Colosseum or held residences.
- The first celebrity-chef restaurant in Vegas opened in Caesars: Wolfgang Puck’s Spago.
- Daredevil Evel Knievel famously tried to jump the huge fountains on a motorbike. He failed and nearly died, but his son successfully conquered the jump a few decades later.
- The Caesars Palace Grand Prix ran from 1981 to 1984 and became part of the Formula One World Championship events. (It’s now The Las Vegas Grand Prix.)
- It was famed for hosting large boxing bouts between the world’s heavyweight greats, including George Foreman, Larry Holmes, and Muhammad Ali.
- It’s been the setting for the iconic film Rain Man starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise, as well as the insanely popular film The Hangover..
But a resort’s history shouldn’t be fueled only by iconic events and star-studded moments. After all, the original vision was for all guests to feel like Caesars.
Luck at Caesars Palace
Caesars Palace features hundreds of statues. And it’s thought that touching certain ones before heading into the casino will bring you luck. We’ll never know for sure if that’s what one guest did before winning 3 jackpots in the same night, but we’re guessing they left feeling like an absolute king.
(Or queen. The winner has asked to remain anonymous.)
The story goes that the guest played a Dragon Link slot machine in April 2024 and won the jackpot 3 times, bagging a total of $692,500. The same person won $667,750 just 10 days earlier playing the same slots. Combined, their total winnings totaled more than $1 million—a winning streak that will surely go down in Caesars Palace history.
Celebrating the Caesars Palace story in flowers
To make an instant connection between this arrangement and Caesars Palace, the bouquet mimics the recognizable shape of a Caesars bay leaf coronet. Tall blue stems tower on either side before the bouquet sweeps downwards into a bed of full, rich blooms.
Even though the florals included in this bouquet change from season to season, the focus is on using blooms synonymous with Roman royalty, and reflect the strength, power, wealth, and beauty found in the casino. So depending on when you order your arrangement, you may be graced with gold, ivory, and blue delphinium, ranunculus, thistles, and carnations guarded by olive branches, laurel leaves, and eucalyptus.
Order the Caesar flower arrangement if:
- you’re getting married there. It’s the perfect floral centerpiece for your ceremony and reception. We can also transform it into a bridal bouquet.
- you’re staying at the resort for a special occasion—birthday, anniversary, honeymoon—and want fresh flowers in your room on arrival.
- you simply love fabulous Las Vegas, and want some of that spirited Strip nostalgia in your home.
Why create arrangements inspired by Vegas casinos?
A skilful florist is always looking for fresh inspiration. We may find it in the books we read, the icons we follow, the art we admire, or the places we visit. Creating a bouquet, arrangement, or installation pays homage to those muses.
As a Vegas-based florist, paying homage to iconic resorts and casinos that have shaped our landscape and drawn people from across the world to our city feels right.
The Gaia Flower Casino Bouquet Collection includes 4 arrangements. Each is inspired by a different resort, with the flowers, foliage, and style reflecting the venue’s spin on the Vegas Strip.
