TIMELINE TEMPLATE -
1 HOUR - Getting Ready @ Hotel | Go to Ceremony Location
1 HOUR - Sunset Ceremony & Photos at Ceremony Location
1 HOUR - Photo Tour at 2nd Location (Usually touristy, classy Vegas vibes!)
1 HOUR - Intentional Experience Together w/ Photos
Larger Venues:
- Wedgewood at Stallion Mountain
- Cascata Golf Course
- Emerald at Queensridge
- Lotus House
- The Retreat on Charleston Peak
- The Venus Gardens @ Caesars Palace
More Unique:
- Evel Pie
- Rooting for You
- A Record Store (I love this idea)
- The Neon Museum
- Shark Reef Aquarium
Nature Vibe:
- Mt. Charleston (my favorite)
- Boulder City
- Red Rock
- Lake Mead
- Valley of Fire
Las Vegas is home to some of the most talented, kind people that take their craft very seriously. I highly recommend that anyone eloping in Las Vegas takes their time to find vendors that they really bond with. I can promise that it will create an extremely memorable experience for you and your partner. Connect with some of my favorite Las Vegas vendors and artists here!
Setting your Las Vegas elopement budget will help you organize and stratagize. This is the step where you can plan out how long you want to stay and what experiences you want to have in Las Vegas.
For the purpose of this guide I am recommending 4 hours of coverage! This is based on what's included in my 4 hour elopement package (hint hint I'd love to help you plan your day)!
Eloping in Las Vegas is the perfect way to prioritize a wedding day that feels authentic to you and your partner. Las Vegas is designed to cater to pretty much everyone in some way. The options are truly endless! With intentional planning your wedding day will feel fun, romantic and care-free.
Sure Thing Too |
www.surethingchapel.com
Little White Wedding Chapel |
https://www.alittlewhitechapel.com/
That Chapel Downtown |
www.surethingchapel.com
Sure Thing Chapel |
www.surethingchapel.com
All the chapels above do not require an additional fee for you to bring your own photographer!
Makeup in the 702 | @makeupinthe702
MaKall | @bymakall
Arlethe | @arlethegiselle
Kiera | @lasvegasmakeupgirl
The Winter Rose | @the.winter.rose
Valen | @blumenhaus__
ACS | @_acsfloralevents
Sara Sponda LV | @sarasponda_lv
Altered Bride | @alteredbridelv
I may be bias, but your wedding photos & videos will be the longest lasting purchase of your special day! Hiring a photographer who you are comfortable with and trust to document your day is extremely important, especially when you are eloping in a big city like Las Vegas. Photographers all do things differently, but I personally offer as much planning help and timeline guidance as needed for my clients! I encourage booking your photographer and venue around the same time!
PRO TIP: Book your ceremony around sunset for the best lighting!
When you're eloping downtown at the chapels, you're typically close to the Fremont Street area. This is my personal favorite location because you can get classy, romantic photos while also getting some more fun - kitschy style photos as well.
Some other fun second location ideas could be...
+ The Main Strip (closer to the Bellagio)
+ The Neon Museum
+ Photo Slot with the LWC Pink Cadillac
+ Tivoli Village
+ The Smiths Center
Ending your elopement with a fun, memorable experience together really solidifies all the good feelings and love felt through the day. This activity should be as specific to you and your partner as possible. What would be the cherry on top for your wedding night?
Ideas -
+ Something Food Related - In N Out, Pizza, Ice Cream, Cake, etc. (even cuter sitting on the curb or a fun location)
+ Late Night Helicopter Tour
+ Some Sort of Museum (Pinball Museum or Mob Museum)
+ Cocktails at the Carousel Bar or Play Pool at a Bar
+ Cigar or Whiskey Lounge
+ Area 15 Experiences (Art Exhibit, Rides, Arcade, Lounges)
+ Limo/Party Bus
+ 420 Friendly Experiences
+ Aquarium Date