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spotlight weddings
Getting married in Las Vegas— if Hollywood is to be believed—is for the young, the foolish, the headstrong, or the inebriated. In the really far-out tales, impatient, lovestruck couples who have just met take their newfound passion all the way to the altar.
In truth, of the approximately 200 weddings performed there each day, the vast majority are anything but spur-of-the-moment. Weddings in Las Vegas are serious business, and there is an entire industry built around creating that dream ceremony. The options for how to tie the knot are endless and as unique as the couples coming to say “I do.”
wedding ideas
NEVADA MAGAZINE & VISITOR GUIDE
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Want to tie the knot just before you get shot 160 feet in the air at 45 mph, only to plummet back down seconds later, and then get shot up again? Head to the STRAT’s Big Shot thrill ride and you can do just that. If you're looking for elevation without the G-forces, maybe the Linq’s High Roller pods are a better choice. As the pods climb to 550 feet above The Strip, say your vows with up to 40 friends watching. PLANNING CHECKLIST Getting hitched is pretty easy in Nevada. There are no blood tests, no waiting periods, and anyone 18 or older is welcome.
Check with the appropriate county clerk’s office for license requirements.
Both parties need to appear in person to get the license.
Licenses cost $85 in Washoe County (Reno) and $102 in Clark County (Las Vegas).
If you are divorced or annulled, be sure you have the date and location of the legalized end.
John Graham/LV Wedding Connection (all photos except the Linq)
