Las Vegas Weddings · Destination Guide
Las Vegas: The Magical Destination for Your Wedding and Honeymoon
One city. One trip. The ceremony you will always remember and the honeymoon you have always wanted — without boarding a second flight.
80,000+
Weddings per year in Las Vegas
8 AM–Midnight
Marriage bureau hours
$102
Marriage license cost
$850
Desert packages from
One Destination, Two Milestones
No City Does This Better Than Las Vegas
Las Vegas performs more than 80,000 weddings per year — more than any other city in the United States. The reasons are practical: no waiting period, no appointment, a marriage bureau open until midnight every day of the year, and a legal process that takes 20 minutes. But the reasons couples come back, and tell their friends, go far beyond logistics.
Las Vegas is the only major destination in the world where a world-class wedding venue and a world-class honeymoon experience are within an hour of each other. The Mojave desert — with its ancient sandstone canyons, ghost towns, and infinite skies — provides ceremony settings that rival any destination on Earth. The Strip provides everything else: luxury resorts, Michelin-starred restaurants, legendary entertainment, spas, and experiences that couples in other cities have to fly to multiple destinations to piece together.
This guide is for couples who want to understand why Las Vegas is so much more than a quick wedding stop — and how to build a trip that honors both the ceremony and the celebration that follows it.
Why Couples Choose Las Vegas
Four Reasons Las Vegas is Unmatched
No Waiting Period, No Appointment
Nevada requires no waiting period and no blood test. The Clark County Marriage Bureau is open every day of the year — including holidays — from 8 AM to midnight. You can arrive in Las Vegas today and be legally married tonight. No state offers a faster path from intention to legal marriage, which is why Las Vegas handles more weddings per year than any other city in the United States.
The Wedding and the Honeymoon in One Trip
Most couples fly to a destination wedding and then fly somewhere else for the honeymoon. In Las Vegas, you do both in one journey. The ceremony is in the morning or evening; the honeymoon begins the same night. World-class hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, legendary shows, day spas, and pool experiences are all within minutes of the desert venues where LVWC performs ceremonies. No second trip required.
Extraordinary Desert Landscapes
The Mojave desert surrounding Las Vegas is one of the most visually dramatic environments on Earth. Valley of Fire's 400-million-year-old sandstone formations, the infinite horizon of the Eldorado Dry Lakebed, the vintage character of Nelson Ghost Town — these are not generic backdrops. They are landscapes that produce wedding photographs unlike anything available at a resort, garden, or chapel setting.
All-Inclusive Simplicity
LVWC desert packages include the officiant, all permit fees, a full editorial photography session, and 200+ professionally edited images. The only external cost is the marriage license ($102 at the Clark County Marriage Bureau). There is no venue coordinator to hire, no florist required, no separate photographer to book, no catering to arrange. The ceremony and photography are handled in a single package by a team with 25 years of experience.
The Honeymoon Side
What Las Vegas Offers Beyond the Ceremony
A selection from the world-class honeymoon experiences available within minutes of LVWC's desert ceremony locations.
Luxury Hotels
- ✦The Bellagio — iconic fountain views, world-class spa, gallery of fine art
- ✦Wynn Las Vegas — Forbes five-star resort with private pools and golf
- ✦The Venetian — suites only, gondola rides, indoor piazzas
- ✦Resorts World Las Vegas — newest luxury resort on the Strip with multiple pool levels
- ✦Virgin Hotels Las Vegas — boutique-style luxury with rooftop pool and nightlife
Dining
- ✦Joël Robuchon at the MGM Grand — two Michelin stars, French haute cuisine
- ✦é by José Andrés at the Cosmopolitan — ultra-intimate, 8-seat tasting experience
- ✦Sparrow + Wolf — celebrated New American dining in a moody Chinatown setting
- ✦CUT by Wolfgang Puck at the Palazzo — exceptional steakhouse with a celebrated wine list
- ✦Nobu at Caesars Palace — legendary Japanese-Peruvian fusion with private dining options
Experiences
- ✦Helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon at sunset — bookable same-day
- ✦High Roller observation wheel at dusk — the largest in the world
- ✦Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars — full-day spa experience for two
- ✦Neon Museum private tour — Las Vegas history in an open-air garden of vintage signs
- ✦Red Rock Canyon morning hike — 20 minutes from the Strip, dramatic canyon scenery
Entertainment
- ✦Cirque du Soleil — multiple resident shows, year-round at multiple properties
- ✦Sphere — the most immersive concert and live-event venue ever built
- ✦Absinthe at Caesars Palace — adult cabaret in a classic European spiegeltent
- ✦Jazz at the Smith Center — world-class performing arts just off the Strip
- ✦Dayclub and nightclub experiences at Omnia, Drai's, and Marquee
How It Comes Together
A Five-Night Las Vegas Wedding & Honeymoon
This is how most LVWC couples structure their trip — adaptable to any length or budget.
Day 1
Arrive & License
- ✦Fly in and check in to your hotel
- ✦Obtain your marriage license at the Clark County Marriage Bureau (open until midnight)
- ✦Celebrate with dinner at one of the Strip's signature restaurants
- ✦Early night if your ceremony is at sunrise the next morning
Day 2
The Ceremony
- ✦Sunrise option: depart at 4:45 AM, arrive at your desert venue by first light
- ✦Golden hour option: relax through the day, depart at 6 PM for a 7 PM ceremony
- ✦2–3 hours at your venue — ceremony + full editorial photography session
- ✦Return to the Strip for a celebratory dinner and your first night as a married couple
Days 3–5
The Honeymoon
- ✦Spa day for two — Qua Baths at Caesars, Encore Spa at Wynn, or ESPA at Resorts World
- ✦Day trip: Red Rock Canyon, the Valley of Fire (revisit at a different time of day), or Seven Magic Mountains
- ✦Michelin-starred dinner and a show — Cirque du Soleil, Sphere, or a headliner residency
- ✦Late checkout and a final pool morning before your flight home
Choose Your Ceremony
LVWC Wedding Packages
From $900
Valley of Fire
Red sandstone formations, up to 100 guests
View Package →From $850
Nelson Ghost Town
Vintage Mojave backdrops, all group sizes
View Package →From $1,499
Eldorado Dry Lakebed
Infinite horizon, cinematic sky
View Package →From $1,499
Las Vegas Strip Helicopter
Aerial ceremony over the neon skyline
View Package →From $4,950
Grand Canyon Helicopter
Ceremony on the canyon floor
View Package →From $299
Sign & Go
Legal ceremony, licensed officiant
View Package →Common Questions
Las Vegas Wedding & Honeymoon FAQ
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Ready to Plan Your Trip?
Start Planning Your Las Vegas Wedding & Honeymoon
LVWC has been creating desert ceremonies since 1998. Contact us to check date availability, ask about packages, or get a same-day quote for your ceremony.
