Weddings in Las Vegas

Weddings in Las Vegas seem to be the default location for an inexpensive nuptials for many couples. Vegas certainly has a reputation for quick and easy services performed in cheesy chapels (perhaps with Elvis singing "Blue Hawaii" piped into the background).

I think so many people choose a Las Vegas wedding simply because they don't know any better. They've never even considered Hawaii because they think of it more as a honeymoon destination that a wedding destination. They've also never compared prices and value between these two locations. Just on the level of the difference you would see in your photography, it becomes a no brainer to come to Maui to tie the knot.

Not too long ago we performed a wedding for a couple who actually live in Las Vegas; we've done many weddings for couples from "sin city". When he heard where they were from, John kidded them by saying, "I'm surprised that you didn't just have a drive-through wedding." The couple grinned back at him sheepishly. Because that's exactly what they did! They decided to do a "legal" wedding in their home city, then come to Maui to do their "real" wedding with us (even though they were already legally married).

They laughingly told us about their experience. They took their convertible and got in the drive-through line (just like you might do at McDonald's). In front of them was a limo with a couple standing in the open hatch. Our couple sat waiting in their cas as the limousine kids tied the knot in a quick ceremony before rolling off to their honeymoon. Whey followed it to a small window, where the minister hung out the window (as if he might take their order for chicken and a coke). Why would you do such a thing? In their case, I think they just wanted to be able to have some laughs with their family and friends about their "quickie" wedding.

Let me tell you, their "real" Maui wedding was much more magical and meaningful. And I know their photography was also MUCH better compared to the simple photo they got in the drive-through!

If you're thinking about going to Vegas versus coming to Maui, we've prepared a page that compares a Maui wedding experience with Weddings in Las Vegas. It compares the weather and other issues side-by-side. You can find it by clicking here: http://www.affordablemauiweddings.com/lasvegas It's a great page to share with anyone considering a Vegas wedding.