Las Vegas Weddings · Elopement Guide
How to Elope in Las Vegas
Everything you need to know — license, venue, cost, and logistics — from the original Las Vegas elopement specialists since 1998.
$299
Packages from
$102
License cost
None
Waiting period
1998
In business since
Why Las Vegas
The Elopement Capital of the World
Las Vegas is the easiest place in the United States to get legally married. No waiting period, no blood test, no residency requirement — just two people, a valid ID, and $102 at the Clark County Marriage License Bureau. You can be married the same afternoon you land.
But eloping in Las Vegas doesn’t have to mean a drive-through chapel. LVWC has been creating intimate desert ceremonies since 1998 — at Valley of Fire State Park, Nelson Ghost Town, the Eldorado Dry Lakebed, and above the Grand Canyon. These are the elopements couples plan for months and remember for life.
Here’s exactly how to do it.
The Process
5 Steps to Elope in Las Vegas
Choose your ceremony style and venue
Las Vegas elopements range from a $299 hotel-room ceremony to a $4,950 Grand Canyon helicopter wedding. Decide how many guests you want, how much travel you're up for, and what backdrop matters to you — red sandstone desert, a ghost town chapel, a dry lakebed, or aerial views of the Strip.
Book your wedding date
Contact LVWC to check availability and lock in your date. Wedding dates at our most popular locations fill 4–8 months in advance for peak spring and fall seasons. Everything behind the scenes is handled by us — you just need to book.
Get your Nevada marriage license
Both partners appear in person at the Clark County Marriage License Bureau in downtown Las Vegas with a valid government-issued photo ID. Cost is $102 (cash or card). There is no waiting period — you can marry the same day. The license is valid for one year.
Handle travel and timing logistics
Most LVWC desert venues are 45–70 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. Plan for roughly 3.5–4 hours total: drive out, ceremony (15–20 min), photography, and return. Schedule your license pick-up the morning of, or the day before, your ceremony.
Arrive and say your vows
On desert and helicopter packages, LVWC handles everything on-site: your officiant, permit, professional photographer, florals, a witness if you need one, and filing your license after the ceremony. With Sign & Go, your officiant meets you wherever you choose and photography is an optional add-on. Either way, you leave legally married.
Step 3 in Detail
Getting Your Nevada Marriage License
Location
Clark County Marriage License Bureau, 201 E Clark Ave, Las Vegas
Hours
Open daily 8 AM–midnight, including all holidays
Cost
$102 (cash or card accepted)
Requirements
Valid government-issued photo ID for both partners
Waiting period
None — marry the same day
Valid for
1 year from date of issue
Choose Your Setting
Las Vegas Elopement Venues
From $900
Valley of Fire
Fiery red sandstone formations, 50 miles from the Strip
View Package →From $850
Nelson Ghost Town
Vintage chapel and weathered desert backdrops
View Package →From $1,499
Eldorado Dry Lakebed
Vast Mojave canvas with unobstructed mountain horizons
View Package →From $299
Sign & Go
Officiant meets you anywhere — same-day available
View Package →From $1,499
Las Vegas Strip Helicopter
Soar over the neon Strip with 75+ photos included
View Package →From $4,950
Grand Canyon Helicopter
Land beside the Colorado River, 4,000 feet below the rim
View Package →Your Situation
Eloping Your Way
The questions couples ask us most, and where to find the answer.
Just the two of you
Nevada needs one adult witness at the ceremony. If no one is coming, LVWC provides one at no charge. Witness rules →
Planning from far away
Book everything remotely; the license is the only in-person step. Coming from abroad? International couples guide →
Desert, permits handled
We hold the Valley of Fire authorization and coordinate BLM permits for the dry lakebed. Eldorado Dry Lakebed →
Short notice
No waiting period means you can marry the day you arrive. Same-day and last-minute options →
Bringing your dog
Leashed dogs are welcome at the desert venues. Dog-friendly elopement tips →
Same-sex couples
Same license, same venues, same officiants for every couple. LGBTQ+ wedding guide →
Every Desert Package Includes
Truly All-Inclusive
Licensed Officiant
A professional officiant who handles the ceremony from start to finish. Civil, religious, or custom vows — your choice.
Everything Handled for You
We manage all location logistics and backend requirements for Valley of Fire, Nelson Ghost Town, and every other venue. You just show up.
200+ Edited Photos
Full-resolution, watermark-free images delivered in a private online gallery. Photographer gratuity included.
Bridal Florals
Bouquet and boutonnière included with desert venue packages. Custom floral upgrades available.
License Filing
LVWC files your signed marriage license with the county after the ceremony. No extra steps on your end.
No Hidden Fees
The price you see is the price you pay. Gratuities for officiant and photographer are built in.
Common Questions
Las Vegas Elopement FAQ
How much does it cost to elope in Las Vegas?
Do you need a witness to elope in Las Vegas?
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Can you elope in Las Vegas the same day you arrive?
What do you need to bring to elope in Las Vegas?
Can you elope in Las Vegas with guests?
Who handles the permits for a desert elopement near Las Vegas?
Can we elope on a dry lake bed near Las Vegas?
Can we plan a Las Vegas elopement from out of state or abroad?
Can we bring our dog to our elopement?
What is the best time of year to elope in Las Vegas?
Ready to Elope?
Start Planning Your Las Vegas Elopement
Wedding dates at our most popular locations fill 4–8 months in advance. Contact LVWC today to check availability and book your date.
