Getting married in Las Vegas, the dream of many, perhaps with a ceremony made official by Elvis. Here are the costs and information needed to take the plunge in America.
Who hasn't thought about it at least once in their life "Let's get married in Vegas, just me you and Elvis". Admit it, we are many.
The ease with which it can be organized, the speed of the ceremony, the particularity of a themed event, without the stress of relatives, friends and an organization that takes months if not even covering a year of effort. Why not add the fact of being just you, or the feeling of being mad as a couple. Tempting isn't it?
Las Vegas it is also this and it is no coincidence that it is one of the best known aspects of the city.
But how to do it? There civil ceremony requires a minimum of organization and documentation. We must first of all fill out a form (also online) with the data of the spouses and request a license from the office of Clerk County, the county of reference for the city. After the celebration it is necessary to request the certificate from the local office in charge and send a copy to the State of Nevada, in this way the wedding will be legal in the United States.
With regard to the legitimacy in europe there are conflicting opinions, so the best advice I can give you is to contact the embassy directly or consult a lawyer. Some information says that to make it valid it is necessary to present the translated deed and deposit it to your local municipality otherwise the marriage will not be valid.
Other opinions say that it is mandatory to do this and that in any case the marriage is valid, that is, one could not remarry civilly as already married. However, if you do not want to officially commit, it is possible to celebrate a ceremony without any legal value.
Where to get married
It must be said that the possibilities are endless. Once you have decided to take the big step, once you have started the practices, you just need to choose where to carry out the ceremony. Given the popularity of these events, Las Vegas is teeming with opportunities and options. Almost all casino offer the possibility and packages to celebrate weddings within them, otherwise the numerous agencies and Wedding Chapel offer customizable solutions starting from 199$. Themed ceremonies are very popular and fun, you can get Elvis to marry in a ceremony inspired by his many films, you can stage a 50s or 60s wedding, one Hawaiian celebration, a ceremony officiated by Dracula or Captain Spock. The options are truly numerous and among the most particular and absurd imaginable.
Among the chapels, the most famous are undoubtedly Love Chapel, Chapel of the Bells, Chapel of Flowers, Sunset Gardens and Weddings at the Grove, which offer the possibility of celebrations even outdoors in their gardens. If you want to give an adrenaline touch to your experience, numerous agencies organize weddings followed by helicopter rides over the city or the Grand Canyon or even celebrations carried out in flight.
How much does it cost to get married in Las Vegas?
The costs are negligible when compared to the spagonla ceremonies. The costs for the necessary documentation are around About $ 150, while the celebration packages vary according to how luxurious and particular your choice will be, starting from $ 199 to thousands of dollars for weddings with a helicopter ride over the city or the Grand Canyon. Some packages offer the option of having a small photoshoot if not even live connections to let distant friends and relatives participate in the celebration.
