4 Reasons to Elope in Las Vegas

I know every couple has began their wedding planning thinking, “Screw it! Let’s just elope in Vegas!” because 1. weddings are expensive, and 2. planning a wedding is a whole ass production. But a Las Vegas elopement doesn’t necessarily mean you’re giving up on having a dream wedding. It’s never “just” eloping when you do it in Las Vegas. A Las Vegas elopement can be better than the wedding of your dreams and I’ll prove it with these four reasons to elope in Las Vegas:

1. Adventure and the Great Outdoors - Unique Locations to Have Your Ceremony

There is no lack of adventure in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas is known for the Strip, but what a lot of people don’t know is that we have some of the most adventurous venues surrounding the Strip.

Saying your vows in the intimate space of the vast desert has been both freeing and exciting for my more adventurous couples.

You can find “ceremony venues” atop a snowy Mt. Charleston, on the blank canvas of the El Dorado Dry Lake Bed, in Red Rock Canyon, along the waves of Valley of Fire, literally in the middle of the Nevada wilderness next to the Colorado River.

Las Vegas is just a hop, skip and helicopter ride away from the Grand Canyon for another unique way to say your vows.

There are trails and campgrounds everywhere in Las Vegas and all within minutes of the Strip for unique ways to elope in Vegas. Some are as easy as driving up and getting out, and there are locations you can choose to scramble and climb to say your vows.

So if the Strip’s wedding ceremony offerings fall short of what you imagine for your dream wedding, look into any of Nevada’s state, National parks, or you can consult with us for all other hidden gems to include the adventure your wedding deserves.

Your reception can take place on a campground and your dessert can be s’mores roasting over the fire.

Your first dance under the stars.

The Strip can light your first kiss.

Here are just a few locations you have to choose from for your adventurous elopement.

adventure elopement with the joshua trees

2. Unique Experiences - Things To Do For Your Las Vegas Elopement

To elope in Vegas is to find the perfect place to enjoy unique experiences.

Las Vegas has a plethora of unique experiences that you can book for just you two or your small wedding group.

You’ve decided to elope which means a meaningful experience is exactly what you’re looking for, so imagine having your ceremony in a ghost town, getting on a party bus or driving off in a Lambo to go to your open bar cocktail (half) hour on the HighRoller at the Linq and seeing Las Vegas from new heights.

Finish your night off at an awesome grown up playground/bar/club at Gold Spike in Downtown Las Vegas.

Or you can go on a Lake Mead dinner cruise if you’re not feeling the city vibes. Go kayaking or cliff diving on the Colorado River. See our growing list of Las Vegas “Reception” Ideas here.

Circus Circus Architecture Adventure Dome

Couple on a boat in For Lauderdale Florida

3. World Renowned Cuisine - Everyone's Gotta Eat For Their Elopement

You’re going to have to eat anyway, make it all of the things you love!

Whether you’re ordering food, hiring catering, having a custom grazing plate done, or even hiring a personal chef, there is no shortage of dining in Las Vegas. You can find anything to settle you and your guests’ cravings after your adventurous celebration.

Book your table at Tao for a luxury Asian cuisine and stay to party the night away after hours when it becomes a club. Or serve your guests family style Italian food at Pizza Rock before you hit Fremont Street to celebrate the night away.

And there isn’t a shortage of personal chefs who can create custom culinary confections, because everybody’s got to eat even when they’re celebrating.

You can even have a fully marijuana infused meal created and cooked by a personal chef. You can go as simple or as luxurious as you’d like, whatever suits you.

4. A Little Big City of Incredibly Talented Vendors

This is a place where everyone has a hustle. So putting together the details of your Las Vegas elopement will be a breeze.

Need beautiful flowers for a bouquet but want something funky? We got a girl for that.

Would you like special tattoos done on your wedding day? We have a shop for that.

Make-up? Hair? They love us and we work with them all the time.

Officiants who will guide you through your ceremony? Yup, that too, and we can find one who’ll dress up as Elvis if you’d like.

Need the perfect Air BnB to celebrate in? We’ve got you. Just let us know what you’re looking for. We’ll connect you with all of the vendors that will make your wedding the day of your dreams. You have plenty of choices.

Packages & Pricing

What you can expect to pay for an elopement in Las Vegas

There is something in everyone’s budget here in Las Vegas.

The bougier part of town is The Strip where drinks are $25 a piece and bottle service is upwards of $1500 (yes, that’s for 1 bottle for a table of 6, and you still have to tip).

Here, chapels and even outdoor locations attached to big hotels and casinos will cost you a pretty penny for a 15 minute ceremony and 15 minutes of photography and a handful of photo prints. The averages is around $500. They range from from $299 and up. Always read the fine print.

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Full Las Vegas Elopement Planning

Personalized Las Vegas guide
Questionnaires
Vendor recommendations Permitting
Client portal access
Unlimited planning
Access to your elopement team
We’ll be your defacto tour guides for all things Las Vegas
Explore locations like Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire, Lake Mead.

Ceremony Services

Officiant services by Pop Andrini
Marriage license guidance
Personalized ceremony
Vow writing guidance
Unity ceremony guidance
License completion and filing

Photography

From 4-16 hours of professional photography coverage by Mari Andrini
Positioning and direction
Drone footage (location and weather permitting)
Sneak peeks within 48 hours
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