Graceland Wedding Chapel, Las Vegas

The hotels that were once intricate parts of Las Vegas have mostly been demolished. The Sands, where the Rat Pack made their living, and the Aladdin where Elvis and Priscilla were married is long gone. These popular landmarks were torn down to create room for larger resorts in the 90's. Graceland Wedding Chapel is one of the few places that can truly say they have been around Vegas for a long time. Graceland Wedding Chapel is now more than fifty years old. It is the only place you can find an "original Elvis Wedding'' package. The chapel has had numerous celebrity weddings as well.

Graceland Wedding Chapel provides a full service facility. They have fresh flowers, silk arrangements, limo service, photography, and they can make a DVD of your wedding. There are four traditional wedding packages. These packages range from $199 to $599 depending on the amount of options you would like to have. A basic traditional package at $199 includes the use of the chapel, wedding music, 3 rose nosegays and rose boutonniere, and professional photography. The more elaborate packages have bridesmaids and best man flowers, DVD, and everything else from the basic package. Other fees include the Minister, marriage license, limo, and sales tax.

The chapel is a white building with a brick clock tower as the steeple. There is a little gazebo in the front yard for those who want an outdoor wedding. Inside is plenty of seating for those who bring family and friends to Las Vegas for their marriage. The vows can be spoken in English, French or Spanish. They also have religious or civil ceremonies. Individuals should make reservations at the chapel to ensure they are open for a wedding. However, for the spontaneous couple it is possible to contact the chapel as soon as you decide you want to marry to set up a time. The Graceland Wedding Chapel tends to keep some of their times open for those unexpected marriages. Their hours of operation are 9am to 11pm every day.

Elvis wedding packages differ slightly from the more traditional options mentioned above. Packages still start at $199. With an Elvis wedding the use of the chapel, Elvis costume with the bride, two Elvis songs, roses, and a copy of Elvis and Priscilla's marriage certificate are offered. Photography is available, though prints must be purchased separately. More expensive packages offer more Elvis songs, DVD of the wedding, and other options. You can tailor make your wedding as well.

Before Graceland Wedding Chapel can perform the wedding ceremony the couple needs to visit the Las Vegas Marriage Bureau. Hours of operation are 8am to midnight seven days a week. The fee is $60 in cash. Couples getting married must show a valid ID such as driver's license, passport, or birth certificate. There are no blood tests or waiting periods.

Graceland Wedding Chapel takes reservations online or by phone. You can also stop in at the chapel to get a feel for the place before making your reservation.