Vegas is one of the most unconventional places in the world. So, it stands to reason that the most creative couples get married there.
Did you knew? The Royal Vegas online casino got it’s name as a result of a couple that got married at Vegas at the early 90s and liked that city so much that eventually when the time came and the husband invested his money at the online gaming industry he decided to name his online casino on the name of Vegas as it’s had such an influence on his personal life and not because of the city gambling association
In fact, over 80,000 couples tie the knot at Sin City every year. And, as long as you have a marriage license, are 18 years old, and have $60 to give the country clerk’s office you can get married. Plus, you won’t need blood tests or go through a waiting period.
When visiting Vegas to get married, the big question becomes, how will you make the big step? Want to find out? Check out the following 5 wild and crazy ways to get married Vegas:
The Gun Store
Looking for a place to have a shotgun wedding? You and your significant other can tie the knot at this indoor shooting range, where you will also get a chance to shoot exotic firearms, don’t forget your shooting glasses! Walk down the aisle with prop guns as your backdrop and the sound of live machine guns firing in the background, truly the best way to start your life as a married couple with a bang.
The Mob Museum
Welcome each other into ‘la famiglia’ with a mafia-themed wedding. If you and you sweetie want a wedding with a little style and just a little bit of danger (think bullet holes and fedora hats) then this is the wedding for you. Ceremonies are usually held in the second-floor courtroom of the museum where the infamous hearings to expose the mafia took place. Check online for availability to make sure that this specific room will be available.
The Aquarium at Silverton
Take the plunge with the Silverton’s Underwater Wedding Package. If you are and your partner are, at least, pre-certified in scuba diving, you can say your ‘I dos’ in an 117,000-gallon saltwater aquarium surrounded by thousands of colorful underwater guests. A full safety team will ensure your security and all of the scuba gear will be provided by the resort. The package also dictates that mermaids, instead of bridesmaids, will be in attendance, and includes a one-night hotel stay.
Skydive Las Vegas
If you and your significant other are adrenaline junkies, why not take a literal leap into married life by saying ‘I do’ at 15,000 feet in the air? Once you seal your vows with a kiss, you’ll step out of the plane (with a tandem instructor) and hurtle towards the earth at over 100 mph. Along the way, you’ll get a chance to see incredible views of the Colorado River, Lake Mead, the Hoover Dam, as well as the entire Las Vegas valley. As you can imagine, the pictures will be insane!
The Big Apple Coaster at New York-New York
They say that marriage is a roller coaster, so why not commemorate this sentiment with a thrilling ride on the Big Apple Coaster. Don’t worry, you won’t have to take your vows while you are looping around, the screaming would probably take away from intimacy the occasion. Instead, your wedding ceremony is held on the coaster’s platform and then you and your new spouse will be strapped in for the ride of your life, complete with an 180-degree heartline spiral and a 144-foot drop.
