Wynn talks about wedding; Eastwood will be best man

"This is not to be taken too seriously. That probably is one major difference between us and the wedding in London. This is instituted frivolity," Wynn said Wednesday.

Wynn is planning a nontraditional event with celebrities, entertainers and "self-effacing" comedy, he told a handful of Las Vegas journalists gathered in a Wynn suite.

"Humor is the gizmo here this weekend," he said. "The tradition of Las Vegas is fun, and that’s exactly what this weekend’s about."

The reception will include a two-minute video, which he and his bride-to-be acted in this past weekend at a wedding chapel. He dressed as Elvis. She wore a saucy midriff-baring outfit.

TMZ ran a video of the Elvis shenanigans. On Wednesday, Wynn verbally attacked the chapel, saying it secretly taped and sold its own video.

"It’s clear these days that anybody will take any opportunity to make a buck … to sell something to the Internet," the billionaire said.

He couldn’t remember the name of the chapel, but called it the "seediest, tackiest" they could find.

Hissom, who has been living with Wynn for two years, was expected to appear at Wednesday’s press gathering, but didn’t. Wynn said she decided she’s not ready to become a public figure, although he knows the media is trying to make her one.

He asked the media knowingly: "You think she’ll have a chance" to elude them?

Members of the media responded, "No."

The couple met through mutual friends while lunching in a restaurant on the French Riviera. He saw her the next night at another lunch among friends. They didn’t see each other again till a chance encounter months later, then fell in love.

It’s unclear even to Wynn if Hissom will follow in ex-wife Elaine Wynn’s footsteps in terms of planning parties or overseeing any operations. But Elaine Wynn remains a major force on property.

The Review-Journal asked Wynn, 69, why he loves Hissom, who is 47 with children ages 18 and 16.

"She is a naturally joyful girl," he said. "Andrea wakes up every morning full of happiness and looking to have fun."

He appreciates she has lifelong friends in "girl friends and boy friends." He loves when they travel.

And he likes her specific European sensibilities. She’s an American native, but raised by her businessman father in Paris (her mom died when she was 6), and she lived in London during her previous marriage.

"I’ve been a little more introverted in my circle, because of business," Wynn said. "One thing about this Las Vegas hotel business: You get immersed. These buildings are like a world in themselves.

"Your world is your colleagues. And maybe you become very friendly with some of the guests," especially wealthy or successful high rollers who are "interesting and dynamic."

"But Andrea has broader exposure" and has introduced him to varied living, he said. "I’ve had (happy travels) before, but I’m enjoying it very much more now, when I have a little more free time."

As for why she loves him, he said he couldn’t answer for her.

"I know I’ve tried very hard to make her look at me in heroic terms — as every guy does," he said. "I did something right, because she’s still here."

Contact reporter Doug Elfman at delfman@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0391.