Getting Married in Vegas

Getting Married in Vegas

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January 20, 2022

Getting married in Las Vegas is the stuff movies are made of! It’s the Hollywood dream for lots of young couples and even older partners. And a lot of people just want to come and renew their wedding vows while enjoying the vacation of a lifetime. More people get married here than anywhere else on the planet. After all, it is “the Wedding Capital of the World.”

There are places to get married all over Las Vegas.

There are literally hundreds of places to get married in Las Vegas, from majestic casino penthouses to drive through venues on The Strip.

in the mid-1980s there were more wedding chapels and more churches here per capita than in any other city in the United States. And that throne remains assailed. When it comes to wedding chapels and marriage venues, hands down, Las Vegas rules the world.

There are wedding chapels everywhere with over4,500 marriage officials in Clark County alone.

Las Vegas makes getting married easy and fast.

In Las Vegas you can literally get married the same day you get your marriage license. Unlike some other states, there is no waiting period to use your license and there are no blood tests required. You can literally walk into a wedding facility at almost anytime, day or night, and get married immediately.

You will need to get a marriage license before having a ceremony.

Wedding chapels do not supply marriage licenses.You can get yours from the Clark CountyClark County Marriage License Bureau.

You and your significant other will need to show valid photo ID. Things like driver’s licenses, military IDs, and foreign passports work well. Click here for more information about acceptable ID’s . Both parties must be present. Both must be at least 18 years of age. The license costs $102 and is valid only in the State of Nevada. It is good to use for up to one year after the date it is issued.

Know that you can pre-register online up to sixty days ahead to get your marriage license. That will speed things up when you go down to get it and saves you aggravation for sure.

The Bureau is located at 201 Clark County Avenue in downtown Las Vegas. The zip code there is 89101. It’s typically open from 8:00 AM until midnight seven days a week, however with the ongoing pandemic, be sure to check ahead before going over there.

In order to get legally married in the State of Nevada, you must have a license in hand and present for a marital officiant to perform the ceremony.

Whether you’re eloping or planning a well-attended ceremony, Las Vegas can and will accommodate every need.

When getting married in Las Vegas, it is advisable to make reservations well ahead of time with your preferred wedding chapel, especially for highly desirable times such as Valentine’s Day, the last week or day of the year (tax planning couples are all about these days), and holiday weekends. Unusual or exotic dates on the calendar attract higher activity and demand too. People like repetitive or easy to remember numbers like 12/12/21.

Every Chapel has a theme and an ambience.

There are more varieties of chapels than you can shake a stick at. There’s everything from glamorous to rustic western. You can get married under water in the middle of the desert. Or tie the knot at a disco, museum, or high above the earth. There are rooftop options, the world’s highest Ferris wheel, and helicopter ceremonies. If you can think of it, it can be found in Vegas!

Every single place seems to publish a list of the rich, famous, or notorious who chose their location to marry in.

Las Vegas area wedding chapels offer a wide variety of prices and services.

You can experience a simple ceremony typically for under $100. We’ve seen specials as low as $39 and $49.

The costs of weddings in Las Vegas run a wide gamut. For sure you will have to spend the $102 to get a marriage license, but after that you have more choices than there are fish in the sea. For example, as you’ve seen, a simple ceremony is under $100. On the high side Las Vegas sees celebrity and wealthy weddings in the millions of dollars. Venues that are closed or so elite they are unknown to the general public, and featuring top shelf alcohol, celebrity chef prepared meals, expensive attendee giftbags, and a bunch of A-list headliners performing for hours.

Financial requirements at each facility are going to be different. So, be sure to ask about that. Some want to be paid in full up front, while others have very accommodating programs. Always ask about discounts, packages, and specials. Be sure you know what’s to be included for your special day.

Have a checklist of the things you need to consider and ask venues about tiers of provided services, supplies, and capabilities.

Here are some things to consider for your marriage in Las Vegas:

  • Wedding planner
  • Marriage license
  • Theme
  • Color
  • Décor
  • Venue
  • Gowns/tuxedos
  • Ample dressing area for the bride/attendants, groom and groom’s people
  • Limo
  • Helicopter services
  • Multilingual ceremonies
  • Cultural inclusion and family traditions
  • Impersonators
  • Wedding officiant
  • Hair styling
  • Makeup
  • Jewelry
  • Fresh cut or silk flowers
  • Unity candles
  • White dove release
  • Reception area
  • Catering
  • Cake
  • Champagne flutes
  • Bar service
  • Music/DJ
  • Music
  • Lighting
  • Dancing
  • Videography
  • Photography
  • Video streaming to share your special event around the world
  • Room rates and bookings

The Royal Wedding Chapel is elegant, convenient, and full service.

When it comes to quality service and fulfilling every expectation the Royal Wedding Chapel always gets primary consideration. Moderately priced it is often chosen for convenience, venue selection, and extremely conscientious service. There are exquisite venues including an outdoor rooftop setting. The accommodate weddings as small as the couple and their one witness and others with over 300 people. Conveniently located on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, they make your “married in Las Vegas experience” unforgettable!

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