Las Vegas Destination Weddings, Eloping to Las Vegas

Las Vegas bills itself as the wedding capital, and it lives up to its slogan. The county issues 122,000 marriage licences a year! They have weddings down to a science and they make it easy and stress free!

If you can dream it, Las Vegas can figure out a way to do it, making it fun and stress free for all involved.

Only in Las Vegas can you get married at a chapel 800 feet in the sky or in an exotic tropical garden with a waterfall as a backdrop.

What about saying your “I Do's” LITERALLY on the strip..the sidewalk in front of the Bellagio fountains or at Paris' Eiffel Tower? Not a problem.

In a car or on the back of a Harley in a drive through ceremony? Not a problem. You don't even have to get out of the vehicle.

Married by Elvis? Not a problem...and they can find a Tom Jones, Rodney Dangerfield or other celebrity impersonators that will officiate at your wedding. And if you want to pay a extra, Elvis will drive you down the strip in a pink Cadillac convertible with a huge just married sign on the back. The impersonators are licenced ministers who can legally marry you.

In a gondola inspired by the canals of Venice surrounded by singing tenors? No problem!

In jeans and a t-shirt to a designer wedding gown and a tuxedo? Attire is NOT a problem.

A vow renewal or a committment ceremony? They happen here every day! We just renewed our wedding vows and it was romantic and fun.

From elegant to the totally tacky, there's a way to tie the knot your way and at a price you want to pay.

You won't have to plan it alone, every wedding chapel has wedding coordinators that will guide you through the process and its not going to cost you one extra penny! Its all part of their service. They package the ceremony for a basic price and you are free to add on the extras.

You'll get the basic ceremony, the use of the chapel, the services of a minister or officiant, some form of music, a boutinere and a bouquet, and some basic pictures. Most will include a limo pickup from your hotel to the chapel and back. If you don't have a witness, they'll provide one for you. I've seen basic packages start at $99.00. Accent is on the word BASIC, but you can have an economical legal and fun wedding for a budget price.

From there you can add on the extras, a video, champagne, wedding cake, garter, licence holder and some will even broadcast your ceremony on the internet for your stay at home guests. They can webcast (or wedcast) your wedding for your stay at home guests so they can be a part of the wedding as it happens. Some chapels webcast for free, others charge a fee. We recommend you buy the DVD of the ceremony so you can share it when you get home. Memories are priceless, the DVD will be there when the webcast is off the internet.

You'll get more flexibility in your options with a wedding chapel because the prices start low and you add the components you want to the ceremony. They are also available for spur of the moment weddings 24/7.

Don't assume all wedding chapels are directly on the Las Vegas strip. Some are, some aren't. Some are in the older section between downtown and the Stratosphere and some are tucked away in small shopping centers. Some are just off the strip. Make sure you read the testimonials and look at the web site before you book. Call them and ask your questions on the phone. If you aren't satisfied with service you receive on the phone, look at other chapels. Most chapels will move heaven and earth to make your dreams a reality.

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Elvis is also at the Graceland Wedding Chapel. Elvis weddings are done in a beautiful traditional chapel setting. Elvis will do vow renewals or regular weddings, there are also traditional weddings with a minister. I've had personal experience here, I highly recommend it for a fun and romantic wedding or vow renewal. If you want a fun and personable Elvis, ask for Kent, the gold lame Elvis. Not only can he sing like the king, but he can make your wedding or vow renewal ultra romantic!

The Hotel Chapel

Most of the major hotels have wedding chapels. They are very elegant and offer you complete packages of everything but your wedding attire. They all have wedding coordinators so you don't have to do anything but make the decision as to the type and cost of the wedding.

You don't have to be a hotel guest to marry at the hotel. Its may be more convenient for you and your wedding party, but not a stipulation to be married in their chapel. Sometimes they include discounted rooms in the package. I recommend you stay at the hotel the night before and the wedding night. You avoid having to hire a limo and you can get ready in the hotel or hotel chapel. You are a short elevator ride away from your ceremony and you won't have to hassle with the traffic on the strip and traveling in your wedding attire. The hotel will give you a later check out the day after your ceremony with prior arrangements, so you will have time to pack and dine before you change hotels or depart for home.

The hotel chapels are very elegant and tend to be more of a traditional wedding experience. You'll see lots of chandaliers and elegant fabrics and fresh floral arrangements. Most have a special brides room to dress for the ceremony. They can arrange a wedding reception for you on the premises.

I personally have seen the chapels at the Bellagio, Treasure Island, Tropicana, Rio, Stratosphere, Excalibur, Paris, The Venetian and Wynn's and all are amazing, each are unique.

Expect to pay more at a hotel than at a chapel, but they can also marry you “theme style”. Excalibur does the Camelot inspired knight in shining armor theme. At Paris, you can wed on the Eiffel tower, at the Venetian, in a gondola with a singing gondolier. At the Bellagio, on a terrace with a view of the fountains. The Stratosphere will marry you 800 feet in the sky. At the Riviera, you can rent costumes and be Scarlett O'hara and Rhett Butler or Superman. Imagine showing those wedding pictures to the kids.

Contact each hotel individually for their chapel and wedding information. Don't be afraid to ask questions. They are experienced wedding professionals and they can handle any question or situation. The hotels will have information on their web site, including photos and prices. I recommend you call them personally with any questions or concerns before you book. You can expect impecable personalized service.

You can also have a wedding at Red Rock Canyon, Mount Charleston or in a helicopter over the Grand Canyon. Wedding chapels can make arrangements. You may need special permits for this type of weddings, your coordinator will make the necessary arrangements.

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (702) 363-1921 for more information. The cost of a permit is $180.00 and you may be able to use the area to host a picnic. Call for information.

Lake Mead has boats and out door recreation. You can get married on a paddlewheeler or a boat. For more information contact : Lake Mead cruises

Mount Charleston is Nevada's fifth highest mountain at 11,918 ! Mount Charleston is 36 miles north of Las Vegas. Take Highway 95 in the Toiyabe National Forest. Contact the U.S. Forest Service at (702) 872-5500 for an outdoor wedding. They also have two outdoor picnic areas that they rent. Mount Charleston Hotel and Restaurant at (800) 794-3456 will give you an indoor venue with the mountains as a backdrop.

Lake Las Vegas Resort in Henderson offers outdoor weddings in a gorgeous setting. Contact them at 702-568-5668 for more information.

Both the bride and groom must be 18 years of age or older and have proof of their age.

What you WILL need in Las Vegas is a valid marriage licence. Both the bride and groom need to go IN PERSON to the County Clerk's office at 201 Clark Ave. Its at Clark and Third Ave downtown near the 4 Queens and the Golden Nugget.

The hours of operation are 8AM to midnight 7 days a week, on holidays its open 24 hours.
Call 702-455-4415 for instructions in English.
For more information, here is the web site: Clark County Marriage info

You won't need a blood test and there is no waiting period, nor will you have to produce divorce papers. You can download the application form for the licence on the internet and fill it out. You must present it in person with both parties present and both bride and must fill out an application.

The cost of the licence is $55.00 CASH ONLY. The clerk's office won't accept debit, credit cards, checks, travelers checks or money orders. CASH only!

For the marriage to be valid, it must be performed by a licenced officiant and you must present your marriage licence at the time of the wedding.

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Bridal packages for a honeymoon offer really cheap airline tickets and even cheap car rental. Services such as travel lodge and travel trailer are given for free. Various vacation packages are presented to the couples with all the flights information. These days the most popular and exciting honeymoon package is the cruise vacations. Honeymoons are more special, remembered and an enjoyable experience loved by both the bride and the groom.