| Nearly every free-standing wedding chapel in Vegas | | | | donation of $40 to $60, even for their cheap wedding |
| has a cheap wedding package that starts at around | | | | packages. This must be cash and is not included in the |
| $200. The price for this package may be a bit more or | | | | price of the package. |
| less depending on the chapel, but $200 is pretty | | | | Most packages are subject to a 7.5% sales tax (this is |
| standard. | | | | sometimes, but not usually, included in the price of the |
| A basic cheap wedding package usually includes a 15 | | | | package). |
| - 20 minute ceremony for 10 - 30 guests, a bouquet | | | | Also, you must obtain a marriage license before any |
| with 3 - 6 roses and matching boutonniere, 6 - 12 | | | | Vegas chapel will perform your ceremony. You can |
| photos, and traditional wedding music. | | | | get your license for $55 dollars at the Las Vegas |
| The specific features offered by each chapel will vary, | | | | Marriage Bureau downtown. The Marriage Bureau is |
| so make sure you know exactly what you're getting | | | | open everyday from 8:00am to midnight. |
| before you put down a deposit. For instance, some | | | | Purchasing Chapel Time Only |
| packages only include the use of a silk bouquet for | | | | There are a few chapels that allow you to buy "chapel |
| you to use during the ceremony--not fresh flowers | | | | time" for around $50 to $100. This option does not |
| you get to keep. | | | | include any extras--it's a no-frills ceremony for the |
| Photography offerings vary quite a bit as well. Some | | | | couple getting married and one or two guests. |
| chapels give you prints and negatives while others | | | | However, you must still pay the minister fee, which |
| provide a CD. Occasionally, there is an extra charge | | | | means this option isn't quite as cheap as it first |
| for the negatives or for additional prints and poses. | | | | appears. |
| Most Vegas chapels do not allow photography or | | | | Civil Ceremonies |
| video cameras inside of the chapel, although taking | | | | You can have civil ceremony at the courthouse is $50 |
| pictures outside is usually permitted. | | | | (cash only). While this is a very stripped-down service, |
| Typically, cheap Vegas wedding packages do not | | | | it's one of the cheapest way to get married in Las |
| include bride and groom dressing rooms, the minister's | | | | Vegas since you don't have to pay a minister's |
| donation, or sales tax. | | | | donation. |
| Reservations are strongly recommended, but walk-ins | | | | Drive-through Weddings |
| are always welcome as long as there is an opening in | | | | Drive-through wedding packages in Las Vegas start at |
| the schedule. Weekends and holidays are the busiest | | | | around $200. Some chapels include limo service to and |
| times for Vegas chapels. | | | | from your hotel in the price of the package. If you go |
| Additional Costs | | | | this route, make sure to tip your driver at least $20 |
| All Vegas chapels require a mandatory minister's | | | | (many chapels suggest more). |