Getting married abroad in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is an infamous place to get married abroad. There are endless options for your wedding abroad in Las Vegas.
As a destination for your wedding abroad Las Vegas has glitz, glamour and fun. Getting married abroad in Las Vegas offers the opportunity for a wedding abroad with a real difference. You can have a decadent affair in one of the many ritzy hotels or you can have a smaller ceremony for just you and your partner. Getting married abroad in Las Vegas by an Elvis impersonator goes without saying as an options really!
Las Vegas offers great weather for weddings abroad as it’s sunny almost all year round.
Getting married abroad in Las Vegas is also popular because it’s one of the easiest and most convenient wedding abroad destinations. It can also offer excellent value for money for your wedding abroad.
What type of wedding can I have?
If you’re holding your wedding abroad in Las Vegas, you could marry in a church, chapel, hotel or even casino.
Short civil ceremonies are available where you can be married in less than an hour for about £20, or you can opt for a grand and decadent fairytale wedding.
How long does it take to get there?
A flight from London to your wedding abroad destination Las Vegas takes about 15 hours and costs between £300 and £500.
The legalities of getting married abroad in Las Vegas
You should bear in mind that because America’s legal system varies from state to state, these legal issues only pertain to the state of Nevada and not necessarily another wedding abroad destination in America.
Unlike some wedding abroad destinations, Las Vegas has no residency requirements. Effectively, you can turn up and get hitched!
You will need a US visa or waiver form to hold your wedding abroad in Las Vegas.
To hold your wedding abroad in Las Vegas, you will need a marriage licence. You can get one of these for your ceremony abroad from the Marriage Licence Bureau in Las Vegas. The marriage licence is valid for a year from the date of issue. Both you and your partner will need to be present to apply for the marriage licence.
You will need the following documentation to hold your wedding abroad in Las Vegas:
- A valid passport
- Birth certificate
- If you are divorced the Decree Absolute
- If you are widowed the death certificate
- Written consent from parents or guardians if either of you is under 18
- If you have changed your name a change of name deed.
After your ceremony abroad you can obtain a marriage certificate from the Las Vegas Wedding Bureau. It can take a few days to prepare and can be posted to you in the UK if required.
Useful contacts for your wedding abroad in Las Vegas
Marriage License Bureau
201 Clark Avenue
northwest corner of Clark Avenue and Third Street
Las Vegas
Nevada
American Embassy
24 Grosvenor Square
London
W1A 1AE
Tel: 0207 499 9000
www.usembassy.org.uk