Five Great Wedding Chapels on the Las Vegas Strip

Las Vegas is synonymous with weddings, but where do you go if you want to get hitched in style? How do you sort through the endless parade of five-minute wedding services and phony preachers? How do you keep your dream wedding from becoming a nightmare? Below are five of the finest chapels and services you can find for the ultimate Vegas wedding.

Excalibur's Canterbury Wedding Chapel

Location: The Excalibur Casino

Cost: $199 and up

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If you're looking for a real renaissance wedding, the Excalibur can accommodate! With numerous packages starting for under $200, guests can have their choice from the quick nuptials to the full ceremony, complete with an overnight stay in a Tower King Room. The advantage here is you're using a casino as opposed to a traditional chapel. Casinos will always offer more in terms of benefits and packages, and usually hold their ceremonies to a higher standard. The best package looks to be the Avalon ($725-$775), which provides flowers, champagne and an overnight stay.

The Chapel in the Clouds

Location: The Stratosphere Hotel and Casino

Cost: $8.88 and up

1-800-789-9436 for more info

Get married high above the Las Vegas Strip in one of Nevada's most recognizable man-made landmarks. The Stratosphere boasts first class catering and a variety of choices in terms of banquet and presentation. Reservations can include everything from a personal wedding coordinator to passes for the Polly Esther's Nightclub. The biggest draw though? From now till August 8^th the Stratosphere is running a deal on $8.88 weddings for the first 88 to sign up. The average cost of a package seems to vary between $500 and $800, so this is definitely a great deal!

The Bellagio Chapel

Location: The Bellagio

Cost: $1000 and up

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For those looking for the upscale, and for those who don't care about cost, prepare to be blown away. The Bellagio provides first class facilities and results for those looking to tie the knot in style. Even the most bare bones package includes a wedding on a balcony overlooking the Bellagio Lago Di Como. There are also provided flowers and Champaign. If you really want to live it up, the packages can get as high as $15,000, but if you go this route, prepare to be papered beyond your wildest dreams.

The Forever Grand Wedding Chapel

Location: The MGM Grand

Cost: $1200 and up

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A solid, traditional feel, the MGM offers several wonderful packages for couples looking for a day they'll remember forever. Packages can include weddings in the ballroom, by the pool or on a romantic balcony, and most include live music and flowers. As an added bonus, each month the MGM offers specials on their wedding packages. Check their site often for rates and updates, and also inquire about their rehearsal package.

The Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel

Location: 1205 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, Nevada 89104

Cost: $700 and up

1-800-574-4450 for more info

What Las Vegas wedding chapel list would be complete without an Elvis chapel package? Let the King send for you via limousine from any of the hotels on the Vegas strip and let him serenade you during your wedding ceremony. All presentations provide a VHS copy of the ceremony, as well as a live webcast. Live the dream! Let the King help you tie the knot.