Vegas NYE Weekend Dec 28-30 - large (semi-broke) group

[trojan]

Hi guys! I'm looking for some advice on Vegas the weekend before NYE (December 28-30, Fri-Sun). We have a rather large group going (right now it's 11 girls and 12 guys), and it's going to be a lot of their first times going to Vegas since turning 21. Since a majority are still in school (i.e. broke), some don't want to spend a lot of money while there. Of course we just had to pick a holiday weekend, but that's when all of us could make it. So now we have a handful of people who really want to go all out while there ("Why go to Vegas if you're not going to spend any money?!") and get a table and such one night at XS or Marquee (since a lot of us are into EDM), a handful who don't really care what we do, and the rest just really do not want to spend the money for a night of partying and aren't even into EDM.

I think the best course of action would be to split up Friday night - the group that doesn't want to spend $ go out on their own to their bars or whatnot, and the rest of the guys get a table somewhere and the girls that want to follow get in on guestlist.

Then Saturday night, we all meet up and we can bar/club hop at the smaller places together.

So my questions are:
1) Suggestions for where to get a table Friday night? Some place that plays EDM. I know ATB is playing at Marquee, Tiesto at XS, A-Trak at 1OAK, Cosmic Gate at LAVO... location of table I don't think is a really big issue, last time I was on the patio for Marquee and in a cabana for XS and it was still great. It'd probably be 4-6 guys, and hopefully the girls get in on guestlist for free. Each guy is willing to spend in the range of $200-$400 each. Would it be possible to get a $1-$1.5k minimum at XS or Marquee? Or should we shoot for a lower tier club? I've never been to 1OAK or LAVO, so I don't know what they're like.

2) Suggestions for bar hopping Saturday night? We are staying at Planet Hollywood, if that makes a difference. Also, would there be any smaller clubs that night with guestlist and lower cover (like free for girls, $20-$30 for guys). I know Laidback Luke is playing at Haze, not sure how popular of a club that is? Best case scenario, we can find a club with an EDM artist playing AND the cover isn't too high, so everyone in our group can be satisfied w/ cost & music selection

Thanks guys in advance!

[NoahRam]

you wont get a table at that minimum at Marquee or XS for 12 guys. Lavo will be your best deal most likely.

[trojan]

you wont get a table at that minimum at Marquee or XS for 12 guys. Lavo will be your best deal most likely.

Oh, sorry if I didn't clarify in my post, but if we get a table we are most likely splitting up. So 4-6 guys at a table, not 12. Would that make a $1-$1.5k minimum possible at a first tier club?

[JayTaj72]

Best advice
If you girls are hot, ditch the guys and you'll have a blast.

You'll get in for free and drink at the best booths for free at the top clubs.

[trojan]

Haha, we joked about how us girls should just do our own thing, while the guys go to a strip club

[DeX]

Best advice
If you girls are hot, ditch the guys and you'll have a blast.

You'll get in for free and drink at the best booths for free at the top clubs.

Edit: read that wrong. derp.

Also, yes all girl groups tend to get invited into tables for a drink or two

[trojan]

I think the group will most likely split between half the girls and guys in one group, and the other half. There are a lot of couples so they're probably going to stick together.

[NoahRam]

oh yeah then save money and join a table when you arrive. for the guys tho 6 guys can do a 1k or 1500 table but it wont be the greatest location for tier 1 clubs.

[ashroid]

To add to Noah's advice, I don't know where the original poster is from, but it's significantly colder in December. Keep in mind that it can sometimes get close to freezing temperatures.