Visitor Center

• Let us know the time and date you’re thinking of and we will work with the park to secure your request.
• There is an entrance fee of $10 per vehicle or $2 per person, whichever is greater for Nevada Residents and $15 per vehicle or $2 per person for out of state residents.
• The visitor center has benches.
• Photos are only allowed at the reserved spot, not other spots around the park. There are a variety of options right near the site!
• Reservations are allowed from 9am-4pm. Prior approval from the park is required for ceremonies before sunrise or after sunset.
• No pets allowed.
• No alcohol permitted.
• There is decent parking.
• Wheelchair accessible.
• The maximum guest count is 45 people.
• Loose flower petals or confetti are NOT allowed.
• We are required to have a Simply Eloped person on site – this can be an officiant, photographer, videographer or day of helper (which means with our Orchid Package, you are required to add-on our Day of Helper to have them on site)

Our Las Vegas elopement packages simplify the wedding planning process and include everything you will need to have a desert, mountain, or garden elopement. We encourage you to have a unique experience by opting for one of Nevada’s more secluded and natural wedding locations. Whether you’re eloping in Las Vegas or want a small Vegas wedding, we can help you plan your perfect wedding day! And, if you’re looking for Las Vegas elopement packages for two, or an experience with lots of guests, we’ve got you covered! From a professional and registered officiant, to a seasoned photographer, or a skilled hair & makeup artist, we’ve got any vendor or service you need to ensure your ceremony goes off without a hitch! Let Simply Eloped be your all-in-one wedding planner.

Your elopement doesn’t have to be all lights, gambling, and Elvis Presley impersonators—our favorite venues for eloping in Vegas are outdoors and absolutely stunning! Be it the red rock of Valley of Fire or the historic vibe of Nelson Ghost Town there are so many options that allow you to enjoy the glitz and glam of the Strip and the natural landscape that surrounds Sin City. Read on to learn our favorite small Las Vegas wedding venues, to see how much an all-inclusive elopement will cost you, or visit our ultimate guide on how to elope in Vegas for everything else you need to plan the perfect wedding.

Because there are so many options, it can be a challenge to figure out where to elope in Las Vegas. Our personal preference is looking outside of the strip and the chapels for a Vegas desert wedding. Just a short drive from Las Vegas you’ll find Nevada’s oldest park, the 40,000-acre Valley of Fire. We love this elopement location for its red sandstone outcrops with gray and tan limestone rocks, all of which make for extraordinary wedding photos. The park also contains ancient, petrified trees and petroglyphs dating back more than 2,000 years. If you’re looking to host a small Sin City ceremony, this location typically allows up to 50 guests permits are required based on your guest count. Or, consider eloping in Nelson Ghost Town, an abandoned gold mine town in Nelson Eldorado Canyon, complete with an old gas station, wooden buildings, antique cars, and old machines scattered throughout the property. Although you can elope wherever you want in town, we recommend committing to each other under the stained glass pergola among the cacti on the town’s edge. Do note, the paths here are rocky but easily maneuverable.

The Retreat on Charleston Peak is a small hotel with a peaceful outdoor terrace with canyon and mountain views perfect for your elopement. Although it’s beautiful year-round, even with snow, this mountain location offers a great escape from the summer heat. The allowed number of guests ranges from 10-40, depending on your chosen package. No matter which venue you choose, Vegas is full of beautiful locations for your elopement.

Some tourist destinations have peak and shoulder seasons, but Las Vegas is the exception to this rule. Vegas is busy year-round, so any time of year is a good time to elope in Las Vegas. Winter—from the end of December through March—will always be milder in weather, so if you’re not a fan of the super hot, this is a great time of year to visit Vegas. Summer days can get incredibly hot, so if you choose to elope during this season, we recommend staying somewhere with access to a pool.

Las Vegas can get hot and we aren’t talking about the casino floor. No matter what time of year you’re planning to elope in Las Vegas, we highly recommend choosing either early/late morning or early evening for your ceremony time. Daytime temps in the summer can be unbearable for more than fifteen minutes, with peak temperatures ranging from 90-110-degrees. The direct sun in the afternoon creates harsh shadows which aren’t flattering for your portraits. In addition, you don’t want to roast in the hot desert on your wedding day! We definitely recommend planning for hours with soft light and gentle sun.

You may notice that hotels do charge extra, sometimes double, for Friday and Saturdays, so if you’re looking to save a couple of bucks, hold your wedding ceremony during the week instead of the weekend. That being said, there are always deals to be had in Las Vegas, so definitely shop around. Staying just off the main strip or on the old strip will also save you money. Although it’s not necessary to rent a car while in Vegas, you’ll still want to factor in the cost of Lyfts and Ubers. And if you’re planning on eloping at Valley of Fire State Park, definitely ask your driver to wait until your ceremony is over or consider hiring a car—although it’s easy to book a ride out to the park, it can be near impossible to catch one heading back to town. We offer a variety of elopement packages at every price point, with a ton of flexibility as well as à la carte options. We highly recommend booking an all inclusive Las Vegas elopement package, since booking all services together tends to be more cost-efficient than booking individually.

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Las Vegas is one of the easiest places on the planet to obtain a marriage license! All you’ll need is a form of identification, such as a driver’s License, military ID, or passport, as well as $102. If either of you were previously married, you’ll need the date of your divorce as well as the city and state your divorce decree was filed in. Once you have your materials, head to the Las Vegas Marriage License Bureau to pick up your license, and then you’ll be on your way to the aisle.

You’ll need at least one witness present at your ceremony, which your photographer can easily act as (since your officiant cannot also act as a witness). If you’ve chosen an elopement package that accommodates guests, one of your supporters can take the role of a witness as well.

As soon as you get your marriage license, you can immediately get married in Las Vegas! So yes, technically there are wedding chapels you can just walk into, but where’s the fun in that? Ensure your Vegas elopement stands out from the millions of others by choosing to say “I do” at one of our awe-inspiring outdoor locations.

Every hotel and casino has a completely different vibe, so where you stay will depend on who you are as a couple! Of course, your budget will also be a factor. Still, you can’t go wrong with something classic like Caesars Palace, Mandalay Bay Resort, or the luxe, modern Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Las Vegas is known for spontaneous elopements, so feel free to plan with as little advanced notice as a week. In general, however, we see most of our couples planning with three to nine months advance notice, especially because there are more aspects of planning than just your elopement ceremony. You’ll need to determine where you’ll be staying, how to get to Las Vegas, and what kinds of concerts or activities you’ll be doing while you’re in the area. If you’re a real planner, we can book you as far as a few years in advance. No matter the timeline of your Las Vegas elopement, we can accommodate.

We contract with the best Las Vegas elopement vendors and photographers in the business, so you’ve come to the right place! Since Las Vegas is the hometown of elopements, there is a whole range of styles and types of vendors. Once you are assigned one of our vendors, they’ll reach out and you can get to know one another, planning your ideal ceremony together. If you’d rather take a hands-off approach, our vendors are veterans of the business and have no problem taking the reins!

To save money, you can get the perfect honeymoon experience for less if you stick around Vegas after tying the knot. For a more classic Las Vegas party experience after an intimate wedding in nature, hit the casinos for drinks and games. Your special day is sure to bring you some good luck. We’ve already laid out why an elopement can be just as special as a pricey destination wedding or a traditional wedding without the headache that comes with the bill, and the same goes for the honeymoon.

No need to splurge on a trip—Caesar’s Paris Las Vegas offers a taste of travel with its half-scale Eiffel Tower that boasts a stunning view of the whole city. For an even more luxurious viewing experience, book a helicopter tour over Vegas. If you’d prefer to stay on the outskirts of the action for a serene getaway, take a hike through Red Rock Canyon or Tule Springs National Monument just outside the city or hop in the car for a quick day trip to Death Valley or the Grand Canyon, both just a couple hours out. From Mandalay Bay Resort to Caesars Palace to the MGM Grand, Vegas hotels are not just for lodging. They also serve as hubs for hosting or booking the best entertainment in town, including the iconic Cirque du Soleil shows and a revolving door of concerts.