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Love is all you need to tie the knot in Las Vegas. Well, you also need $55, valid identification and a social security number to get the license. That's not so bad, though, is it?

Call it getting married without a hitch.

Whatever chapel you choose, it's got you covered. Need a ring or two? They've got 'em. Flowers? Check. Gown and tuxedo? Rentable. Don't want to leave the comfort of your car to make a lifetime commitment to the one you love? Do the drive-thru. (No, you can't order fries with that.)

Want to exchange vows dressed in Medieval costumes, or as Star Trek characters? No problem there, either. Many chapels and hotels offer a variety of ceremony themes. Most chapels also have experienced, professional staff to help make everything extra special. Just be sure to get to the Clark County Marriage License Bureau beforehand. It's the official government agency that issues every marriage license in Las Vegas, which you must have before any ceremony can be performed. (It's worth noting that the Bureau is open from 8 a.m. to midnight, including holidays.)

For convenience, most wedding chapels offer a variety of packages, from very simple to very elaborate. (Contrary to popular belief, many people put as much effort into planning their Vegas wedding as they would if they were having it back home.) No wonder Las Vegas has been one of the world's most popular destinations for weddings for more than 50 years - last year alone, the Marriage Bureau here issued more than 122,000 licenses!

What's more, Las Vegas resorts are providing some spectacular traditional weddings that can see parties of 300 of the bride and groom's friends and family come to town. Which makes sense: with its endless entertainment possibilities, Las Vegas is a perfect honeymoon destination - and newly married couples certainly don't have to worry about keeping friends and family busy!

Other reasons Las Vegas is such a popular wedding destination? It's easy - there are no waiting periods or blood tests required. And ceremonies can cost as much, or as little, as couples want.

Let's not forget that there's always champagne for toasts. Vegas hasn't run out of bubbly, ever.

There's no question that the Las Vegas wedding is an integral part of the popular culture. Everyone has a Vegas wedding story, it seems, and everyone knows the long list of celebrities who have been married here, from Michael Jordan to Elvis to Britney.

Ah yes, Britney. Okay, so that one lasted about as long as a head cold. But lest we get too cynical, let's remember another couple that tied the knot here: Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. That was in 1958, and they're still going strong.

 
 

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