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Is A Las Vegas Marriage For You?
It’s talked about in such a tone of voice that a Las Vegas marriage is almost a cliché. Is it really legal to get
married on what could be called – and some actually admit to being – a whim? What makes getting married in Las
Vegas so popular? Why do so many couples choose to make it the place for their big day (or night as the case may be
in Vegas)?
There are two very different opinions on Las Vegas as a wedding venue. Some people feel that a Las Vegas marriage
is something that should avoided like all-in-one tight white suits. Then there are others who see the city as a
place to have a wedding that’s unlike anything they’d probably envisaged their own ceremony to be. There are
couples who arrive in the city with a Las Vegas marriage their main focus. Then there are others for whom a good
night at the tables means a gold band to place beside the extra chips on the hotel dresser.
It’s not possible to just arrive in Vegas and expect to get married however. Even in this fun-filled city, there
are formalities that have to be observed. Be prepared to wait in line (on some days a LONG line) for your marriage
license for example – without this not even the drive-thru wedding chapel is going to marry you! If you check in
advance what you need, and have your paperwork in order, then the processing takes only as long as the line of
couples ahead of you take to move along. Once you hold the license you are free to choose the location of your
choice – and if you want a Las Vegas marriage, you’ve got plenty of choice!
Many people come to Vegas for a Las Vegas marriage for one thing – Elvis! Memphis may have been Elvis’ home, but
Vegas is home to Elvis – or rather his impersonators! For those who have a thing for the King, then Vegas is a must
for the perfect wedding. Whether you want to be married by “him”, witness your ceremony, or serenade you as your
read your vows, you’ll be able to find a venue that will provide exactly the kind of Elvis wedding you want.
If you and your partner are staying at one of the hotels on the strip, ask at the front desk if you aren’t sure
about what your options for venue are. Some of the hotels even have an in-house wedding planner available who can
help you find the wedding of your dreams in Vegas. They will be able to advise you on everything from where to find
a dress if you haven’t brought one with you, to getting some photographs, and tracking down the perfect venue for
your ceremony.
Even without a wedding planner, a Las Vegas wedding is fairly simple to arrange however. With some of the venues
open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, there’s usually some time available for a reservation at the venue of your
choosing. Talks to the owners of the venue, most of them offer a variety of packages that range from tacky to
tasteful with everything in between. Whether you want the whole nine yards of flowers, photos, video, and specially
created vows along with your ceremony – or whether you prefer to just complete the legalities and leave – you’ll
have no trouble finding what you desire.
Love them or hate them, a Las Vegas wedding is something of an enigma. Initial marriage, special anniversary, or
just a blessing in a hotel lobby surrounded by Centurions, Vegas does them all – and what better place could there
be to take the biggest gamble of them all, marriage!
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