Wild Las Vegas weddings

So many choices....

Fancy a bit of Elvis as you say your vows? Then visit one of Vegas' most famous chapels, The Graceland chapel and let the man himself (or perhaps just a very good impersonator) walk you down the isle and perform for you after the ceremony. The Graceland chapel offer roses, professional photography and a ceremony DVD.

Or perhaps you wish to do a Britney? If so head to the Little White Wedding Chapel which gives couples a limousine service to and from the chapel, wedding coordinators to help you choose a package, and has ready made bridal gowns on site. So you really don't have to think about anything!

For a gay or lesbian commitment ceremony, hit the largest chapel in Vegas, the Gay Chapel of Las Vegas which can hold up to 100 of your guests for a themed ceremony you'll never forget. Choose a fairytale, gothic or beach party setting, or opt for a more traditional setting. The Gay Chapel of Las Vegas will usually provide a limousine service, flowers and photography so you can remember your special day.

Bored even of Las Vegas style weddings? Then why not choose a helicopter wedding experience of a lifetime. Definitely not one for the faint hearted, a state of the art helicopter will fly you over the Las Vegas strip or the Grand Canyon for a truly memorable experience. 

How about a ‘drive thru' wedding? Think less fast food takeaway, more Las Vegas tradition...choose your vehicle and away you go! Perhaps the quirkiest way to wed in Las Vegas, will you ride up in a jeep, on a motorbike, and just maybe a push bike?! Or choose the chapels flash limousine for a ride that will change your life!

Finally, calling all trekkies...why not have a Star Trek themed wedding as something to really impress the grandkids?  A number of different packages are available, with a choice of Star Trek characters, intergalactic music and wedding photography.

Of course, there are plenty more ways to wed in Las Vegas, head to the Vegas.com weddings page or the Chapels in Las Vegas website for more information on Chapels and themes.

A King weds his Queen in a Royalty themed wedding

I want a Vegas wedding, what do I need?

With almost 120,000 people getting hitched in Vegas every year, they've got to be doing something right. If you think you'd like to be join the many happy Vegas couples then make sure you pay attention, as here's what you'll need to do before the ceremony:

Identification

As of January 1^st 2008, identification is needed in order to obtain a marriage licence in Nevada. An original or certified copy of the following will be accepted:

• Driver's License, Instruction Permit, or identification card issued by this State or another state
•  Passport
• Birth Certificate and a secondary form of identification that contains the name and picture of the applicant
• Military Identification Card or Military Dependant Identification Card
• Certificate of Citizenship, Certificate of Naturalization, Permanent Resident Card or Temporary Resident Card

Marriage Licence Requirements

• Requirements for US and non US citizens are the same, although it is suggested that non US citizens check for any official documents needed to recognise the marriage in their country
• You must be at least 18 years of age, no closer than second cousins or cousins of half blood, one male and one female, and not have a living husband or wife
• Applicants aged 16 or 17 must have parent of legal guardian consent plus an original copy of the birth certificate or court ordered guardianship papers to prove parent or legal guardianship status.
• Applicants under 16 years of age can marry if an authorisation has been obtained from a Nevada state court
• You may be required to prove your age
• If a US citizen, you may need your social security number
• If previously divorced, you must know the month, day, year, and city of the divorce, but are not required to bring the divorce papers with you.

Fees

• The marriage license costs $55.00 and correct change is often required

Marriage Ceremony

• The marriage must be performed within one year of marriage license issue.
• The marriage must be performed by any person licensed or authorized to perform wedding ceremonies in Nevada.
• The ceremony can be performed in any Wedding Chapel, Church or the Civil Marriage Commissioner's Office.
• These marriages are recognised world wide.

→ Visit the Marriage Bureau website for directions and more information

→ See our Las Vegas destination guide to find out more

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