Your wedding day is just that: Yours — even as much as your family members, in-laws or bridal party might think otherwise. So why not customize it as you see fit? Las Vegas lets you do just that. With a range of venues, and the ease of getting a license and planning a wedding, it’s a straightforward process to tie the knot in the destination.
1. You Can’t Beat the Accessibility
Simply put, a destination wedding in Las Vegas is an insanely convenient and seamless option for your big day. Harry Reid International Airport offers direct flights from over 150 cities — making it extremely accessible for you and your guests to arrive. Plus, with the volume of rideshare options, and ease of the city’s walkability, the Las Vegas Monorail and taxis, getting around the destination and to your accommodations is a breeze.
2. It’s Easy to Get a Marriage License
Whether you’re eloping, having a micro-wedding, or are planning a traditional wedding with a ceremony and reception, you can rest easy knowing that marriage licenses can be obtained every day of the year in Vegas, including holidays. You and your significant other both must be present to obtain it (usually takes less than a half hour) at the Clark County Marriage License Bureau — just be sure to have government-issued identification with you. Save time and start the application process online prior to your arrival.
3. Venues Galore: Forever Happens Here on Any Budget
Whatever you’re looking for — eloping, micro-weddings or elaborate happenings — Vegas offers everything from bespoke nuptials at luxurious resorts to even the drive-thru weddings where some of the world’s most famous celebrities have wed.
Traditional chapels in Downtown Las Vegas, like The Little Vegas Chapel, offer speedy services with the classic charm you’d expect. There are also Only Vegas spots and unique finds to show off your personality. The High Roller observation wheel, one of the tallest in the world (think: giant Ferris Wheel), offers intimate weddings high in the sky in its spacious cabins at The LINQ Hotel + Experience.
There’s also The Mob Museum, housed in a historic former post office and courthouse in Downtown Las Vegas — among the spaces to choose from, the building is complete with its very own distillery and speakeasy in the basement!
The sun is shining in Las Vegas for more than 320 days each year, making it an ideal location for an outdoor wedding. Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa has several outdoor options to consider, from a garden amphitheater to a landscaped piazza with a dramatic grand staircase for your entrance. The hotel also offers several packages that include hotel stays, cocktail hours with passed hors d’oeuvres and more. You can also tie the knot at distinctive spots like Legacy Club, an outdoor — and rooftop — lounge at Circa Resort & Casino offering sweeping views of the Las Vegas valley.
4. You Can Plan as You Wish — or Let the Pros Do It
Maybe you have a grand vision for your special day, giving every little detail thought and consideration having scrolled and built an elaborate Pinterest wedding board. If so, there’s plenty of venues that allow outside vendors, caterers and more to make your wedding day unique.
On the flip side, almost every major Las Vegas resort offers a wedding planning team to help execute your special day, tailored exactly to your taste. Planning a Vegas wedding can be as streamlined as you’d like it to be.
5. Easily Get Ready with Vegas-style Pampering
The happy couple and their tribes can select from a variety of relaxing spa packages, hair and makeup artists, or barbershops for all the last-minute pampering necessities to make them glow for the big debut down the aisle. Consider the luxurious Lapis Spa & Wellness at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, which has quickly gained a reputation for its state-of-the-art facilities, range of offerings and over-the-top treatments. For a shave or trim, check out the iconic The Barbershop Cuts and Cocktails inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Be sure to look for the hidden door that will lead you to the speakeasy within that comes alive in the evenings with live music, drinks and a lively atmosphere.
6. Capture the Moment and the Memories, Vegas Style
Many venues offer the option of in-house photography and videography, saving both time and money. There are so many iconic spots to commemorate the moment — many with great lighting and a certain glam factor that’s going to make you feel like a movie star. Consider some snapshots under the lights of Plaza Hotel & Casino’s iconic porte cochère. You also can take some classic Vegas wedding photos in front of the Eiffel Tower or Arc de Triomphe at Paris Las Vegas.
Neon meets nature here, so also know that The Neon Museum — filled with historic hotel signage (that is illuminated at night) — and the nearby Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area are both beautiful places to capture your nuptials.
7. The Food Is Phenomenal
Vegas has one of the best restaurant scenes in the country. Whether it’s the reception, your rehearsal dinner or somewhere to point your guests to, the options are seemingly endless.
Several celebrity chef restaurants can accommodate large groups. The stunning, contemporary dining room at CUT by Wolfgang Puck inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas will wow you and your guests before the quality cuts and wine selections (from a curation of more than 500 bottles) hit the table. There’s also Bazaar Meat by José Andrés at SAHARA Las Vegas, offering a culinary journey with a globally influenced menu (think: Spanish-, French- and Japanese-inspired fare) that’s as creative as it is impressive.
Looking for something to follow a more intimate ceremony with close friends and family? Vegas has that ready any night of the week, too. Delilah at Wynn Las Vegas, a lavish supper club evoking a retro feel, offers opulence in both its style and menu — you’ll enjoy items such as caviar service and black truffle lobster rolls while taking in the live entertainment. Le Cirque at Bellagio also promises top-notch plates in an impressive atmosphere, as the five-star, five-diamond French restaurant is perched over the iconic Fountains of Bellagio.
8. It’s Easy to Keep the Party Going
Destination weddings also offer opportunities to explore the area in between the wedding activities — and the thrilling entertainment, dining and nightlife are going to have guests checking “Yes” on that RSVP in record time. Ghostbar atop Palms Casino Resort is an iconic spot known for some of the best Strip views — a perfect place to grab cocktails with fellow wedding guests. There’s always the option to dance the night away at majestic mega-clubs like Zouk Nightclub inside Resorts World Las Vegas where chart-topping DJs play throughout the week. Unique attractions also will entice, such as the immersive art installations and alternative reality experiences waiting at AREA15. An unparalleled wedding week or weekend awaits you and your guests in Las Vegas.
9. Extend Your Stay for a Fabulous Vegas Honeymoon
Now that you’ve said “I do,” kick off the start of your forever with a couples massage at The Spa at Red Rock Casino Resort Spa. Then, move on to a romantic dinner that’s served over 100 stories above the Strip at Top of the World inside The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower and let your imagination run wild. Remember that this is your wedding (and possibly honeymoon) in Vegas — and the sky is figuratively (and literally) the limit.
While you’re planning, consider throwing some bachelor or bachelorette party ideas out to your bridesmaids and groomsmen — Vegas is, of course, known for those too. And don’t forget to pass along some trip planning inspo to your guests, as there’s plenty of things to do and see here!