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As the Beatles said, “All you need is love, love, Love is all you need” Immortalizing the famous words of this song, love is really all you need to get married in Las Vegas.

It’s no surprise then, that Las Vegas is considered the wedding capital of the world, with over 122,000 marriage licenses being issued every year! They call it “Getting married without a hitch- Las Vegas style”.

Getting married is an experience in itself, but getting married in Las Vegas, takes the whole experience into another dimension. The official government agency that issues marriage licenses in Las Vegas, the Clark County Marriage License Bureau, is open everyday, including holidays, from 8 a.m. to midnight. How’s that for service! It’s no wonder they manage to issue so many licenses a year.

Forget boring “Wedding on the Beach” and other mundane wedding themes. In Las Vegas nobody would raise an eyebrow if you exchanged vows dressed as Star Trek characters or in Medieval costumes. Even the chapels get into the theme act in Las Vegas. Not only do they help you with your wedding vows and religious ceremonies, but they will also suggest a variety of ceremony themes and also help you choose your costumes and organize the d?cor. Most chapels even have costumes that you can rent. Professional, experienced staff is on hand to help you with the most simple to the most outr? requests. Wedding chapels also offer bridal couples a variety of custom-designed packages to suit every budget and every style.

Plenty of costume shops and florists dot the area as well as shops that sell or rent tuxedos, gowns and any other accessory you can think of. Don’t forget the rings! It’s probably a better idea to pass on the idea of hiring wedding rings and buy them instead. You’d definitely want something more than photographs to commemorate this unforgettable experience.

For those looking to beat the record of “Quickest Wedding Ceremony”, Las Vegas even offers you a choice of drive-thru weddings. A word of caution here – don’t stop for the fries if you are aiming for the record.

So if you are looking for a unique one-of-a-kind wedding, make plans to go to Las Vegas, where all it takes is love, valid identification and $55 to get married.

By: Gabriel J. Adams

Las Vegas enjoys the votes of Nevada Magazine and the Review Journal Newspaper for the best wedding venues of all time.

So, if you want to give a twist to the regular chapel wedding and add a little funk to your wedding, select from these 4 popular Las Vegas wedding packages:

1. Flower Power and Disco Lights

The Disco theme is a ideal wedding package to pick up for a reasonable $700-$900.

This package will truly make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time to the groovy sixties with Austin Powers, floral aisle decor, trippy lighting and wedding attire designed along hippie lines while you keep pace with the John Travolta or Donna Summer double who can marry you off!

You can choose retro tunes, mood lighting and your favorite theatrical characters from the 50′s, 60′s or 70′s in this package, which offers a swanky limo service pick up and drop off for the chosen chapel too!

2. Elvis for a Rocking Wedding

An irresistible combination of Elvis Presley’s top hit songs playing in the background, loads of Elvis memorabilia gracing the wedding chapel, a minister who’ll double for the King for you, showgirls dressed like Hula dancers against a Hawaiian backdrop and even a Priscilla double, should you need a showgirl to seal the deal!

All available at an affordable $750 and up, including theatrical lighting and colored fog machine effects for great wedding photos and videos.

Venue decor, music, beautiful rose bouquets, different professionally-arranged poses of the wedding couple and proofs are typically included in the Elvis package. For an additional fee, you can also get the Elvis impersonator to croon your sweetheart his or her favorite Elvis number and have the full wedding ceremony broadcast live on the Internet!

3. Cap an Otherworldly Romance by Going Gothic

Not everyone is an ultimate fan of sugary-sweet wedding packages. And when in Vegas, it’s natural to feel a bit like letting down your hair, considering this is where all the action seriously is! So while slot machines, roulette and blackjack tables may not always find you a winner, you can hold the trump card when it comes to mixing funk with wedded bliss in Las Vegas by bypassing the regular wedding chapel in favor of a ghostly gothic theme!

Think wall accents and cutouts depicting vampire lore, or a complete Goth look with a fierce hairstyle, dark makeup and skull jewelry to match the foggy graveyard backdrop where Count Dracula can heart-stoppingly pop out of a coffin. Or, The Grim Reaper with his trademark scythe can tread closer to do the honors at your unique wedding ceremony. The cost of a typical Gothic theme wedding package at most Las Vegas chapels ranges from $600 to $900 and includes spectral music, chapel fee, and candle-lit effects for an authentic haunted venue look.

4. Wed about a Harley?

Okay, maybe that should have read ‘what about a Harley?’ But seriously, if you love a little living on the wild side, then Las Vegas wedding packages featuring two awesome Harley bike rentals for 24 hours is the way to go. The old-fashioned bridal bouquets and the groom’s boutonniere, professional video footage of a candlelit ceremony, a sweet wedding scroll, having your own Harley wedding coordinator and the chapel fee taken care of for $800 sure beats getting married the conventional way!

Oh, did we mention, to acquire your wedding license for the Harley theme you need to have a valid motorcycle license? Now you know everything you need to have the Vegas wedding of your dreams!

By: Marisol DeAndrea

We all know that whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but what about a Vegas wedding? Are the inner workings of a successful Vegas wedding a secret to all but those involved? If you have bridesmaids and a wedding party joining you for your special day in Vegas, you are going to need a couple tips and tricks as to how to properly thank them. This information does not have to stay in Vegas unless you want it to! Here is the inside scoop as to some of the best bridesmaid gift ideas for a Vegas wedding to help the planning go a little more smoothly.

Travel Essentials

Chances are if you are going to Vegas to get married, it is a destination wedding. If you and your bridesmaids must travel to get to Vegas, you might want to think about providing them some travel essentials for the big trip. You could pack each of them a care package that includes travel-sized luxury shampoos, conditioners, body washes, and facial treatments. You could also include some entertainment for the long flight such as a small mp3 players or books. These may be a thoughtful gift to help pass the time.

Vegas-Themed Movies

Going to Las Vegas to get married can be one of the most fun ways to get married, why not think about a Vegas-themed gift set for your bridesmaids. If you are getting married in Vegas, chances are you and your enjoy excitement and the nightlife. If your bridesmaids are movie buffs, think about giving them each a set of Vegas-themed DVDs to add to their collection. You could include films such as Viva Las Vegas, 21, Honeymoon in Vegas, Oceans 11, 12 or 13. Get together before or after the wedding and you can have a Vegas themed movie night.

Gambling Retreat

While in Vegas, you and your bridesmaids might as well take advantage of the casinos. There is a plethora of casinos offering every game you can imagine, so consider taking some time to enjoy yourselves at the casinos. You can even incorporate your bachelorette party into your Vegas wedding. As a great thank you gift to your bridesmaids, you should consider giving them some money to use at the tables. It does not have to be much, maybe $100 if you can afford it, but it is the thought that counts. Instead of handing over hard, cold cash, trade it in for chips to make it a little more appropriate. To go along with your gambling-themed night, why not include a couple “how-to” books that lay out the rules of betting, slots, and table games.

A Day at the Spa

Las Vegas is home to some of the best spas in the United States, which is why you should not miss the opportunity to visit one. In addition, this makes an excellent gift for your bridesmaids. These girls are most likely your best friends and they have probably spent quite a bit of time and money to help you plan this wedding. The travel costs alone probably make you want to splurge a little on your girlfriends. So why not make a day at the spa a special gift to your bridesmaids. You should all benefit from this and they can feel special and spoiled while you take advantage of the extra primping and relaxation leading up to your wedding.

Go See a Show

Another great gift idea for your Vegas bridesmaids is to treat them to one of the many exciting shows in the great city. Las Vegas is home to some of the most talented showgirls, the hottest performers, and some of the best shows. Often, some of the hottest pop stars are contracted for a run in Vegas, which can last a few weeks, months, or even a year. Singers such as Celine Dion, Elton John, and Tom Jones have all done lengthy runs in Vegas. Some of the most popular Broadway shows have also played in Vegas. One could say that the strip in Vegas is very similar to Broadway in New York. There is no shortage as to what you can see in Las Vegas. Talk it over with your bridesmaids and take them to a show that they can remember for the rest of their lives.

No matter what you choose to give your bridesmaids for being part of your Vegas wedding, just put some thought into it and it should be well appreciated. If you cannot afford something extravagant, like treating everyone to a show or a night at the casinos, do something on a smaller scale. The most important thing is to remember that you are there to have fun and celebrate one of the biggest moments of your life.

By: Parker Lisa