Las Vegas gets a bad reputation where weddings are concerned. However, the opulence and magic that bring millions of visitors to Las Vegas, Nevada every year make it a perfect location for a destination wedding.

Las Vegas gets a bad reputation where weddings are concerned. However, the opulence and magic that bring millions of visitors to Las Vegas, Nevada every year make it a perfect location for a destination wedding. The city that never sleeps, Las Vegas as a setting for a destination wedding means excitement, sunshine, energy, ease, and a great time to be had by guests and the bride and the groom.

The Planning Stages

Planning a destination wedding in Las Vegas won't be as stressful as many other locations. Because it isn't necessary to travel out of the states, the bride and the groom don't need to worry about additional wedding requirements, foreign languages, or expensive plane tickets or last minute costs. The fee for the wedding license is only $55 (subject to change) and simply requires both parties to present themselves at the courthouse. There is no requirement for blood tests, length of stay in Nevada, or witnesses at the purchase of the license, though both parties must be present.

Going to the Chapel

Not only are the legal details easy, but by getting married at one of Las Vegas' beautiful hotels and casinos, the ceremony itself will be flawless. Consider a wedding package from the Bellagio. A destination wedding at this beautiful hotel on the strip can range from $1,500 to $15,000. The pricier packages included a suite for a night or two, while the less expensive choices mean you'll need to find your own place to stay on the wedding night. Get married outside on a terrace at the Bellagio, or select one of their indoor chapels, seating between 30 and 130 guests. The Bellagio can take care of everything for your destination wedding, from the floral arrangements and the officiant to the photographer, videographer, and the spa treatments before the ceremony for the bride and the groom. For a seamless wedding ceremony, the Bellagio would make a wonderful destination wedding choice in Las Vegas.

The Excitement of Las Vegas

Of course, once the wedding ceremony is over and the celebrations begin, there's no better place to be than bustling Las Vegas, Nevada. Visitors to the Las Vegas area who aren't interested in the gambling scene don't need to be disappointed. Spend the day lying by the pool (get a room at the Mandalay Bay Hotel just for the night and use theirs...it's out of this world and hands down the best on the strip). Or walk the strip and shop at some of the beautiful and first class shops available in Las Vegas. Take in a round of golf at some of the golf courses that litter the desert landscape in Vegas, or simply pamper yourself with a day at the spa (the strip is filled with them!). Of course, throw in a game of blackjack and a bottle of champagne, and Las Vegas really is the perfect wedding destination.

Celebrating your wedding day in Las Vegas means excitement, energy, and opulence at your fingertips. Get rid of the imagine of a sleazy drive through wedding chapel, throw caution to the wind, and have your destination wedding in one of the wildest cities in the United States. A destination wedding in Las Vegas won't disappoint.

Sources:
http://www.vegas.com/weddings/legal.html