So you've done the deed, now what?! There are endless ways to have a Las Vegas elopement reception, because Las Vegas is filled with exciting and unique experiences. Pick a few things from this list and you'll have the most unique elopement "reception" any adventurous couple could ask for!
You can prioritize any part of your elopement around any of these experiences. Bring your guests, or go explore just the two of you, but your ceremony can take place close to any of these places so that you can make a full day of maximizing the time you get to spend together.
Choose a few of these activities and *bam* reception! Tap the links for more info on each location.
Table of Contents - Tap Around
- A Few Considerations
- For Spooky Elopement Vibes
- For Outdoorsy Couples
- For Couples Who Want Good Views
- For Couples Who Love the Water
- For Couples Who Love Culture – Arts, History, Entertainment
- For Playful and Competitive Couples
- For Bar Hopping Couples
- For Couples Who’d Rather Partake
- For Couples Who Love to Sing
A Few Considerations
Locations
The Strip
A 5.5 mile strip of large hotels that are made up of their own tiny cities with lots of restaurants, entertainment, pools, event and concert venues, and so much more in each one of them. You’ll find the Bellagio Fountains on the Strip, along with the Big Apple Rollercoaster, the Eiffel Tower, Stratosphere, The Sphere, and so much more.
Paid parking is mostly only available in parking garages. Valet comes at a price.
Each hotel is large and doing it on foot block to block takes time, but it is pedestrian friendly with lots of bridges over the crossings.
You can take trams, the double deuce buses, monorails or even the boring company tunnels to get from place to place but besides the bus there is no continuous form of transportation that takes you from the top to bottom.
Ubers, Lyfts, and taxis are a typical, reliable, and affordable form of transportation, but make sure to find the designated locations for pickups for each hotel. They will not pick you up on a random corner of the street.
Photography in some places might be prohibited. Call each location separately to find out. When in doubt, don’t spend too much time photographing in the casinos, usually other locations are okay as long as you’re keeping it moving along quickly. Anywhere outside of the hotels is usually fine to photograph.
Fremont Street
An approximately 2 mile strip made up of the Fremont Street experience, small original Strip hotels including The Golden Nugget, Circa, and The Plaza experience as well as their bars which are all open to under the canopy.
Under the canopy it is only pedestrian traffic except for 3 cross streets where cars pass. You can find street performers, showgirls, and 3 stages where free concerts are always taking place.
Outside of the canopy there are lots of small bars, other hotels like El Cortez, The Mob Museum, Gold Spike, and lots of restaurants and other locations to hang out.
Arts District
Just South of Fremont Street is this laid back location where First Fridays takes place on the first friday of every month. There’s restaurants, plenty of places to thrift a dress or suit for your elopement, an antique mall, speakeasy style bars, lounges, and many other experiences. It is famous for its murals, art galleries, and sculptures.
Paid parking is available in hotel garages, paid public parking lots, and paid street parking. Valet is usually free here, but please tip your valet attendants.
China Town
Just West of the Strip on the other side of the 15 is Spring Mountain which is the main street where lots of the China Town spots live in strip mall form. It’s about 2 miles long and you can find anything from karaoke, famous restaurants, boba, claw arcades, and so much more.
Parking is available for free in the strip malls.
For Spooky Elopement Vibes
GA $54
Local/Military/Senior $48
Near The Strip
If you have an interest in the paranormal and all things scary, this museum is sure to be on your list. They offer a Flashlight Ghost Tour for an extra scary time.
$20/person GA
Boulder City
This museum includes all of the scary set stuff that’s been featured in movies and TV throughout the years.
FREE
2 hours from The Strip
This one’s a little far out of town but it’s guaranteed to bring spooky vibes. It is like the title describes, a ghost town with some funky art and lots of abandoned buildings.
For the Outdoorsy Couples
Tour and rental prices vary from $69-$600 depending on the company and what adventure you’re choosing.
Several locations across the valley
You can rent some ATVs and pull them out to a trail yourself or you can go on a tour with your guests. Either way, you’ll be taking the road less traveled for your elopement and seeing sights that aren’t your typical Vegas scenery, therefore the perfect place for your very unique Las Vegas reception.
Kayak rental will start at $60 for all day or $90 for all weekend. Guided tours start at $100 and can go up to $300 per person.
Lake Mead, Colorado River, Lake Las Vegas
Rent some kayaks or go on a tour with your guests. Stop at any of the coves and have your officiant get you married off. The many coves and caves off the Colorado River make this option a unique one for adventure seekers.
Tours start at $70 and go up to $95.
Red Rock Canyon
For the horse lovers there’s a way to see Red Rock Canyon that isn’t the 13 mile loop. Take this tour on horseback and explore canyons and places that aren’t frequently seen by the typical tourist.
Starting at $300 per person and up to $675 per person for a personal flight.
West Las Vegas
Get married thousands of feet above the ground. This one is a more just us type of situation, but it is unique nonetheless. See what this sprawling desert looks like from way up high and enjoy some quiet time with your lover.
Starts at $200 per person.
Several locations
Take turns driving and catching air over some dunes, or race each other over the hills and see who wins on the day of your elopement. Y’all are both winning though, you get to marry each other!
9. Hiking
Free and up to $20 for entrance fees to National Recreation areas and state parks.
All over Las Vegas Valley and Mt. Charleston
This one’s a doozy because there are so many place to hike. And whether you choose to add hiking to your day or make it part of your ceremony, there are plenty of places to do it out here. Red Rock Canyon is a tourist favorite. Lake Mead is lesser known but just as beautiful. Valley of Fire is red rocks and land like no other (maybe on Mars.). Mt. Charleston is our nearest set of mountain ranges and provides a cooler climate throughout the year for people who want to hike all year long.
10. Camping
Starts at $20 per campsite.
All over Las Vegas Valley and Mt. Charleston
There’s so many beautiful places to camp in Las Vegas, mainly on the link I provided above for hiking. There are plenty of group camping locations and you can bring your own catered meal or private chef.
Starts at $149 per person.
Boulder City, North Las Vegas, Las Vegas Airport
Take a helicopter ride over the Las Vegas skyline or into the Grand Canyon. There are plenty of tours to choose from and you can get married in the Grand Canyon where you’ll land for a bit to check out the sites. Your Las Vegas reception doesn’t even have to be in Las Vegas!
Starts at $149 per person.
Several locations
Admittedly, I haven’t done this before, but for the right couple, I’m down. With your adrenaline running like crazy you can say your vows as soon as you set foot to ground. It’d be a great way of celebrating surviving!
Starts at $14 per person. Comes with $10 resort credit if bought online.
1 hour drive from Strip
Lee Canyon’s scenic chair lift offers a refreshing summer escape just an hour northwest of Las Vegas. Operating Friday through Sunday, the Bluebird chair lift transports visitors to an elevation of 9,370 feet, providing panoramic views of the Spring Mountains and a welcome respite from the desert heat.
For Couples Who Want Good Views
Starts at $23 per person for the regular pods. $60 per person for the Happy Half Hour pod.
Las Vegas Strip
So you can do a regular pod or an open bar pod! The deets: It takes 30 minutes to go all the way around and in the interest of providing the best information to my clients, you can, in fact, get pretty litty in 30 minutes on an open bar pod. Then you can continue on your Las Vegas reception on the Strip.
15. Ziplining
Linq starting at $40.50 per person
Fremont Street starting at $49 per person.
The Strip, Fremont Street
When I was scared to go ziplining one time in the Colorado Rockies, I was told that ziplining is kinda like riding a bike. It totally is, but these ziplines have drunk people below them and a canopy of lights above them, which is a freakin’ trip!
Tower Observation Deck only $20 per person
Free Fall starts at $139 per person
Tower Observation Deck + Ride $31 per person + $5 for additional rides
North Side Strip
You can access the top of The Strat which is called the Tower Observation Deck for drinks and amazing views. Or if you’re feeling adventurous there are a few rides at the top of the Strat Hotel and Casino on the Strip. They’re all meant to scare the living crap out of you because they all involve pretending like you’re about to go over the side of the tallest tower on the Strip. Unless you’d like to actually free fall off the side of The Strat, because that’s an option too.
Outdoor seating starting at $200 for up to 4
Fremont Street
This club is on the rooftop of one of Las Vegas’ newest downtown hotels, Circa. This adult only hotel has one dopest views from this 60th floor club.
Starting at $1500 a night.
Center Strip
Have your elopement in this suite at Sunset then watch the Bellagio fountains while you enjoy your cocktail hour at the top of Planet Hollywood.
Starts at $16 per person for locals.
Near Strip
There’s this really dope thing at Area 15 that takes you up about 130 feet in the air to enjoy the views and a drink. It’s a unique way to mingle and entertain your close VIP. The 360 degree views are worth it alone.
For Couples Who Love the Water
Starts at $2600 for 2 nights for up to 6 people.
Lake Mead
You can rent a houseboat on Lake Mead with a slide on the back of it. These cool houseboats have about 3 rooms and bathrooms and can be rented for a 3 day elopement. Trust me, there’s plenty to see on Lake Mead. You’ll be able to take your own private excursions on any of the coves you seek out. Have a chef prepare meals for you to bring along and spend your time exploring this beautiful lake.
Starts at $335 for half a day for up 10 people.
Lake Mead, Lake Las Vegas
Rent a pontoon on Lake Mead or Lake Las Vegas. Pack up your lunch and champagne and bring 6 of your closest friends for a day on the water, and maybe a ceremony on your own private beach.
Starts at $500 and can accommodate up to 130 people.
Lake Las Vegas
If you don’t like the lake life and you’re looking for something a little more bougie, Lake Las Vegas has a yacht for rent on their private lake.
Starts at $89 per couple.
Center Strip
This is the water but it’s a waterway going through the middle of The Venetian. It’s still cool because you’re transported to Venice on a gondola where a man sings love songs and rows you around. You can choose an inside or outside experience, although I’ve heard the outdoor experience is better. The inside experience takes you through the mall which looks like it’s outdoors because of the sky and cloudy ceiling like most malls in Las Vegas.
Paddleboarding and kayaking rentals come complimentary with purchase of any 4 hour collection and up. Jetskis start at $260 for one day.
Lake Las Vegas, Lake Mead
If water sports are more your thing, like jetsking, paddleboarding, wakeboarding, tubing are more your speed, they’re all available as an optional activity for your Las Vegas elopement.
For Couples Who Love Culture - Art, History, and Entertainment
Starts at $10.
A photo walk with your photographer will cost an additional $50.
Near Fremont Street
Exploring here won’t cost you too much. It’s a great place to visit for your elopement and the Neon Boneyard is a popular place for eloping couples, although their wedding packages start at $2000 for use of their facilities for your wedding. It’s a beautiful place with lots of history for your Las Vegas reception.
FREE
Center Strip
“Discover the all-new Lake of Dreams show, a multimedia experience that blends colorful puppetry, an immersive soundtrack and state-of-the-art sound and lighting to create an unforgettable spectacle on Wynn’s signature water attraction. Sparkling with 5,500LED lights, the 3-acre Lake of Dreams is framed by a 90-foot performance waterfall and 1,500 pine trees, the backdrop for sensational visuals designed by a world-class team that includes Emmy-winning director Kenny Ortega, production designer Michael Curry and lighting designer Patrick Woodroffe. Whether you’re enjoying cocktails at Bar Parasol or dinner on the patio at Lakeside or SW Steakhouse, Wynn’s Lake of Dreams is The Strip’s most spellbinding experience”
FREE
Center Strip
These gardens are magnificent and one of the main attractions at The Bellagio. The hotel changes the display every season so it’s always a surprise. Spend mornings or late evenings here for pictures with no other tourists in it.
General admission to the museum starts at $29. You can access the speakeasy without paying the admission fee.
Near Fremont Street
Another location packed with Las Vegas history is this informative spot. In typical Vegas fashion, they have a speakeasy on their basement level where you have to check their website for their daily password.
General admission for locals starts at $13.50 per person.
Near Fremont Street
Doesn’t seem like the type of spot for an elopement but if you’re a big little kid and maybe like science and art a lot, this is your spot. We take our kids all the time, although we’d probably go by ourselves if time allowed. If you’re bringing your children along for your elopement, it’s a great place to visit during your celebration.
General admission for locals starts at $9.95 per person.
Right outside of Downtown
This huge museum is part natural garden outdoor setting, part indoor museum with lots of great exhibits. They have a butterfly garden and so many beautiful trails that it’s a great spot to visit during your elopement or not.
Free
Boulder City
There are trains galore at this railroad museum – model trains, big trains, steam trains, mini trains, all kinds of trains. It’s a beautiful spot to have an elopement but to also completely nerd out over your mutual love of transportation vehicles.
General admission for locals start at $39.
Area 15
Immerse yourselves in this interactive work of art. It’s like a grocery store, but not? Who knows, but it’s colorful, weird, and truly a work of art, something so unexpected for a Las Vegas reception.
Tattoos start at $10 per tattoo off a menu. Custom tattoos start at $120.
North Strip, Art District
Of course you’d like to mark the permanence of these vows, but like, Vegas style. Call any one of our very talented tattoo artists and make an appointment. Might I suggest this Black owned tattoo shop Black Spade Tattoo. Or maybe you’d like something quick and cheap, try Koolsville Tattoo, and get one of their famous $10+ tattoos.
Free to hang out. $20 flat if you’d like to take photos here.
Nelson
Not too far from Las Vegas’ bright neon lights is this ghost town nestled between a canyon and lots of cholla cactus. They have an open air wedding chapel, a plethora of old cars, buses, and even a couple of crashed planes that make for great photos and an awesome place to explore on your wedding day.
Tickets start at $79 per person.
Strip in Excalibur
Ever wanted to feel like royalty? Welp, have your wedding dinner at one of these shows and you’ll get to see how they did it in the days of knights, queens, and kinds.
Tickets start at $99 per person.
Center Strip, The Wynn
The Awakening is the newest show at the Wynn. It’s a feast for the senses. The creators of Lion King on Broadway had a hand in it so seeing this spectacle is magic.
Tickets start at $71 per person.
Center Strip, Flamingo
You and your guests might want something a little off the beaten path, in that case this burlesque show is very Vegas and very sexy.
Prices vary.
With amazing acts like Usher, Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Rod Stewart, Kerry Underwood, Maroon 5, Miranda Lambert, Garth Brooks, Kelly Clarkson, Adele, and sooo many more stars who all hold Las Vegas residencies you could schedule your elopement around one of them to see a show as your “reception.” Then there’s amazing acts that come to town whenever they’re touring like Beyonce, Erykah Badu, Pink, Shania Twain, Harry Styles, you name the big time act, you can probably see them here at some point in Las Vegas. And we’re not done yet, we have festivals like The Electric Daisy Carnival and Life is Beautiful Festival. You could elope in the middle of all that craziness or you could even hold you reception dancing the night away to your favorite music.
For Playful and Competitive Couples
Entrance is free before a certain time. Table reservations start at $375.
Near Fremont Street
Play a game of giant jenga, pong, or cornhole with your guests and dance the night away at this dope indoor and outdoor adult playground. There are plenty of other games to
Admission starts at $60 per person.
North Strip
If you like rides and midway games, bring your guests here for thrills and lots of fun. It’s not your typical wedding experience, but you never wanted that anyway so have fun!
VIP booths start at $20.
Fremont Street
This bar is also an arcade for all you gamers. They have a cheap bottle service and bowling for you and your competitive guests. Enjoy a night of gaming with your brand new spouse!
Starts at $25 per rider.
South Strip
This might not take up a huge chunk of your time but if you want a little adrenaline rush before dinner on the Strip, this is the only rollercoaster located directly on the Las Vegas strip. Don’t forget to purchase the picture of all of you screaming at the end!
Free
Fremont Street
This cute little container park is literally made with shipping containers. On different nights there’s different types of entertainment, sometimes live bands play in a cute grassy area, silent nightclub, but there’s always a crazy big praying mantis that shoots fire from it’s antennae. In the middle there’s a crazy playground closed to kids after 9 PM. Then there’s bars, restaurants, a tattoo shop, and boba all in one spot for you to enjoy a full evening of fun. And it’s right down the street from the Fremont Street Experience.
$37 General Admission
$95 VIP Admission
South Strip, Luxor
Inside of Luxor is this really cool playground where you can have access all day and after 5 PM it’s 21+. There’s a full bar and menu and it has “20 attractions and large-scale memory, physical, and puzzle games designed for group play.” I haven’t been yet, but I’m so excited for it to open up on January 27, 2024 so I can check it out.
$37 General Admission
$95 VIP Admission
South Strip, Luxor
Inside of Luxor is this really cool playground where you can have access all day and after 5 PM it’s 21+. There’s a full bar and menu and it has “20 attractions and large-scale memory, physical, and puzzle games designed for group play.” I haven’t been yet, but I’m so excited for it to open up on January 27, 2024 so I can check it out.
For Bar Hopping Couples
A burger will start at $13.
15+ Parties requires a reservation
30 mins South of the Strip
A little piece of Las Vegas history right outside of Las Vegas. Take your rented Harley to this spot to have an authentic badass experience and enjoy dinner, drinks and the middle of the desert.
Drinks start at $13.
Fremont Street
This funky tequila bar is gorgeous inside and will bring you all the warm feels, and no, that’s not just from the tequila. It’s the perfect location for your cocktail hour or even your dinner reception since you can rent the whole location out.
Drinks start at $10.
Arts District
Let’s say you dig the Alice in Wonderland aesthetic, this is the bar for you. It’s in the arts district and close to a bunch of other places to hang, which makes it the perfect spot for a walking cocktail hour.
You can reserve seating or RSVP for a fee.
$30-$60 per person for admission and drink.
At the top of Mandalay Bay is this super gorgeous restaurant and bar with a view of the Strip. It’s a gorgeous place to throw your reception dinner and have a few drinks before you hit the Strip for some partying.
Admission is free before a certain time. Drinks start at $15.
Arts District
This awesome place is for cosplayers and pop culture art enthusiasts. The drinks are straight from a sci-fi fantasy joint. They even have an art gallery with art for purchase and for enjoying live bands. It’s a sweet place with chill vibes and lots of cool stuff to see and play with.
Pricing unknown.
Center Strip, Cosmopolitan
Located inside of The Cosmopolitan Hotel is an actual barbershop with a swanky ass speakeasy inside of it. They have karaoke with a live band and hold live shows.
For Couples Who'd Rather Partake
Infused drinks start at $10.
Near Strip, Planet 13 Entertainment Complex
Nestled within the renowned Planet 13 Entertainment Complex in Las Vegas, offers an unparalleled cannabis experience that seamlessly blends art, ambiance, and top-tier products. From the moment you step into the vintage red British-style phone booth entrance, you’re transported into a world of eclectic art and a fine cannabis tasting menu .
Infused mocktails start at $19.
Bud Beer starts at $9
1 gram flower, pre-rolls, dabs starts at $20
Infused coffee starts at $7.50
Near Strip
Smoke & Mirrors, hailed as Las Vegas’s first state-licensed cannabis consumption lounge, offers a sophisticated and immersive experience that blends the city’s flair for luxury with the evolving cannabis culture. Located just minutes from Resorts World, the lounge is designed to evoke the ambiance of a high-end cocktail bar, featuring velvet and brass decor, ambient lighting, and a DJ booth that set the tone for a refined yet relaxed atmosphere.
Cocktails start at $18.
North Strip, Resorts World
Eight Lounge exudes elegance with its plush leather seating, ambient lighting, and a meticulously curated selection of over 150 premium cigars housed in a custom-crafted humidor. The lounge’s design incorporates eight distinct areas, reflecting its namesake and offering guests a variety of settings to relax and enjoy.
For Couples Who Love to Sing
Food and drinks start at around $15.
Chinatown
This is a karaoke bar that has separate rooms so you can your guests can sing as loudly as you want in the privacy of your own room. Enjoy asian cuisine and alcoholic beverages and belt out your favorite songs.
Entrance starts at $20 per person.
Ready to perform an epic duo to celebrate your nuptials? Welp, this is the best karaoke bar in the world, apparently, so gather your guests and forget the stage fright with a drink and just belt it, baby!
Free entrance and drinks are usually cheaper than the Strip standard.
North Strip
This spot is divey in all the right ways. It’s on the Strip, but they have cheap drinks and karaoke on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 PM on. While it’s on the Strip it’s North from the hotels and caters to a locals crowd that sangs their asses off! It’s a great place to hang with your crew if you’re looking for something a little more chill than the Cat’s Meow.
Starts at $70 an hour for up to 9 guests.
North Strip, Palazzo
Located inside of the Palazzo Tower in the Grand Canal Shoppes, you can rent a room for private karaoke with your VIP. You can book a package or order straight from their menu and have an evening of utter debauchery. Each room has it’s own theme and become your own little studio for a private photo shoot with your friends and family.
Any of these ideas can be part of your day before or after your ceremony to have the perfect elopement celebration. If you’d like more guidance for eloping in Las Vegas tap here for our Ultimate Guide for Eloping in Las Vegas.
On the other hand, if you’re ready to start planning your own personalized Las Vegas elopement adventure with us, schedule a free pricing consultation below so we can start planning the elopement of your dreams!
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