Yellowrose
30-05-2007, 11:45 PM
We got married a couple of weeks ago in Las Vegas and I would just like to share with you how easy and cheap it is compared to other ways. It was also so much fun :hihi:
A couple of days before we flew out I was surprised by my partner showing me details of a fly drive and telling me he was going to book it and we could get married there. It was a my travel flight, and the lead price was £49 each but with taxes and supplements and meals it worked out at about £150 each.
We booked 4 nights at the Excalibur Hotel and Casino Sunday to Thursday at a special low rate we got on the net through expedia. Essentially for 2 adults and 2 children in a room with two queen sized beds it was about £26 a night plus tax. Weekend nights are more expensive in Vegas though, so beware. We drove down to Laughlin and stayed one night at the River Palms for an incredible $20 and the second night for $60. We visited Hoover Dam, then returned to Vegas for the last night.
We had a hire car in with the flight and of course there was insurance on that, but it was up to you what level you chose.
The Monday morning after our arrival we went to the Clark County offices and waited in line to get a marriage licence. You only need $55 and your passports. You dont need your divorce decree or your birth certificates (we packed both) just the date of your divorce if divorced.
Then after that any wedding chapel will marry you for around $50. They also do expensive packages that include a lot of things you might not need like a candle lighting ceremony etc. So we just found our chapel (The World Famous Little White Wedding Chapel) and had a basic $55 dollar ceremony including use of chapel and music. The minister you pay a tip/gift to of between $40-$60 dollars. The chapel provided a photographer who took some stunning photos and then gave us the film which we developed ourselves. The photographer charged $75 for his services, the film and the studio. We could have had a limo if we had paid a bit more but tbh we werent bothered about that as we have a baby and a small child and couldnt bear the hassle of child safety seats ? do they have them in limos?
We bought our outfits from Ross Dress for Less at an outlet on the strip. They are a bit like TK Maxx, selling designer labels at reduced prices. Plenty of stuff suitable for weddings. A nearby supermarket (VONS) had a florist in it and she made me a lovely little bouquet with 7 red roses, gypsophilia and foilage for $14.99. The shops were charging $70 dollars and up. We bought our ring from the jewellers store in the mall. I wish I had bought it here because they only have 14 carat gold and I would have bought 18 ct but its fine.
It was great fun!!!! and no hassle at all.
We rounded it off with a romantic gondola ride in the Venetian, when we were serenaded.
The only thing I wish I knew before was that to get your official marriage certificate you have to send a $10 dollar cheque or money order to the Clark County Recorder after your marriage. You can send off the form from England, no probs, but I couldnt get a money order over here. Apparently they are available from casinos and post offices over there, so if you do it, get one from over there.
If you do it at the last minute it really is great fun and you dont have months of worry. It really is the best way. I loved every minute of it and Im still on a high:love: :love: :love: :love:
If you want any info, please ask.
A couple of days before we flew out I was surprised by my partner showing me details of a fly drive and telling me he was going to book it and we could get married there. It was a my travel flight, and the lead price was £49 each but with taxes and supplements and meals it worked out at about £150 each.
We booked 4 nights at the Excalibur Hotel and Casino Sunday to Thursday at a special low rate we got on the net through expedia. Essentially for 2 adults and 2 children in a room with two queen sized beds it was about £26 a night plus tax. Weekend nights are more expensive in Vegas though, so beware. We drove down to Laughlin and stayed one night at the River Palms for an incredible $20 and the second night for $60. We visited Hoover Dam, then returned to Vegas for the last night.
We had a hire car in with the flight and of course there was insurance on that, but it was up to you what level you chose.
The Monday morning after our arrival we went to the Clark County offices and waited in line to get a marriage licence. You only need $55 and your passports. You dont need your divorce decree or your birth certificates (we packed both) just the date of your divorce if divorced.
Then after that any wedding chapel will marry you for around $50. They also do expensive packages that include a lot of things you might not need like a candle lighting ceremony etc. So we just found our chapel (The World Famous Little White Wedding Chapel) and had a basic $55 dollar ceremony including use of chapel and music. The minister you pay a tip/gift to of between $40-$60 dollars. The chapel provided a photographer who took some stunning photos and then gave us the film which we developed ourselves. The photographer charged $75 for his services, the film and the studio. We could have had a limo if we had paid a bit more but tbh we werent bothered about that as we have a baby and a small child and couldnt bear the hassle of child safety seats ? do they have them in limos?
We bought our outfits from Ross Dress for Less at an outlet on the strip. They are a bit like TK Maxx, selling designer labels at reduced prices. Plenty of stuff suitable for weddings. A nearby supermarket (VONS) had a florist in it and she made me a lovely little bouquet with 7 red roses, gypsophilia and foilage for $14.99. The shops were charging $70 dollars and up. We bought our ring from the jewellers store in the mall. I wish I had bought it here because they only have 14 carat gold and I would have bought 18 ct but its fine.
It was great fun!!!! and no hassle at all.
We rounded it off with a romantic gondola ride in the Venetian, when we were serenaded.
The only thing I wish I knew before was that to get your official marriage certificate you have to send a $10 dollar cheque or money order to the Clark County Recorder after your marriage. You can send off the form from England, no probs, but I couldnt get a money order over here. Apparently they are available from casinos and post offices over there, so if you do it, get one from over there.
If you do it at the last minute it really is great fun and you dont have months of worry. It really is the best way. I loved every minute of it and Im still on a high:love: :love: :love: :love:
If you want any info, please ask.