| The first thing that springs to mind when people | | | | Vegas are just big enough to seat the bride, groom, |
| mention wedding chapels are the various themed | | | | officiate and witness. However, the majority of |
| chapels around Las Vegas. If you are a religious | | | | chapels around the world can seat in excess of one |
| person then the decision of which chapel that you | | | | hundred guests. |
| chose to get married in is usually your place of | | | | The location of your wedding chapel is key. There are |
| worship. This maybe a church, synagogue, mosque or | | | | numerous choices in cities and towns, but you may opt |
| other religious temple. However, if you have not had a | | | | for a more natural or dramatic position. There are |
| religious upbringing, your partner is of another religion or | | | | wedding chapels located anywhere from the Smokey |
| culture or you would rather select a different venue, | | | | Mountains to Hawaiian beaches, from Lake Tahoe to |
| then it is important for you to discover the wedding | | | | Disneyland! |
| chapel options available. | | | | If you have connections to the military, you could |
| If you wish to have a ceremony in the style of a | | | | consider holding your wedding in a military chapel on |
| particular religion, most chapels have a host of different | | | | the base. There are long waiting lists for these facilities, |
| officiates who can provide the appropriate wedding | | | | but they are usually free (except a charitable donation). |
| ceremony to tailor to your own specific needs. The | | | | Some facilities offer a choice of chapel depending on |
| majority of wedding chapels are designed in the style | | | | your religion and it is possible to find Protestant, |
| of churches. Most couples seek this traditional type of | | | | Catholic and Jewish chapels. However, there may be |
| scene, even if they do want a non-denominational | | | | restrictions on decoration or the number of guests. |
| ceremony. | | | | There is also a vast array of novelty, or themed |
| Chapels advertise features such as historical buildings, | | | | wedding chapels springing up everywhere there days. |
| oak flooring, stained glass windows, chandeliers and | | | | The first themed chapels originate in Las Vegas, but it |
| more. If you would prefer a modern building, it is | | | | is now possible to find outlandish chapel designs |
| possible to find chapels that are less traditional, such as | | | | anywhere. Aside from the ubiquitous Elvis chapels, |
| those that are located in art galleries but you will need | | | | there are options such as a neon wedding at the |
| to research them well if you want to get a good deal, | | | | luminous chapel in New Orleans, or a Cowboy chapel |
| as these venues are exquisite and therefore can be | | | | in Nevada. Try to incorporate the theme into other |
| costly. | | | | aspects of your wedding, such as your attire, the |
| Wedding chapels can come in different shapes and | | | | music and food. Some chapels even supply costumes |
| sizes, and can seat various amounts of people. This | | | | for the guests, which can really make your day a |
| needs to be taken into account when booking your | | | | great deal of fun. |
| chosen chapel. For example, some chapels in Las | | | | |