Your wedding is around the corner and you have decided to have your elopement in Vegas. In this article, you will find eight fun and unique yet simple ideas for a las Vegas wedding. Las Vegas is one of most magnificent places to elope because it has an exciting, fun and engaging atmosphere. Perhaps you will find these intriguing elopement possibilities to consider.
Now you need to decide the location you will choose for eloping in Vegas. This article will help you choose your experience and hopefully simplify and sort through your elopement venue planning process. You most likely are not aware these options are even available but I think you will like these affordable and unique options. The choices mentioned in this article offer a departure from the cookie cutter wedding.
Once you start looking, however, you will discover there are more choices than you realize. If it’s just the two of you for your elopement in Vegas or if you have a few last minute guests you want to include, these eight simple elopement ideas provide the solution for an intimate and elegant experience that will fit your budget.
Determining your wedding budget will help you know what elements you can afford for one of the most important days or your life, your wedding day. The cost of eloping in Vegas is variable based on where you decide to choose a Wedding experience.. A typical Vegas elopement wedding package will range in price from $500 on up to thousands, depending on what you choose. Therefore, in my opinion, this should be your starting point in your elopement decision process because it determines what option you will choose in the end. This article presents elopement ideas that are not only affordable but unique and creative choices.
Here is an article you may read to help you determine your wedding budget. This article is very informative and lists the essentials you will need for your wedding.
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Eloping in Vegas – Ideas to consider:
Idea #1: Desert Elopement in Vegas Exchanging your wedding vows amidst a desert setting is a favorite and trendy choice for wedding couples now. The options that showcase elopement ideas for a cheap wedding package in Las Vegas and yet not so cheap that you lose the planning expertise to make it a wonderful experience for you.
A Wedding at Red Rock Canyon is a very popular, romantic and trendy place to get married in Vegas. Red Rock canyon is a scenic place to elope in Vegas. Not only is it romantic but it can be customized for a large or small wedding experience.
View this couples experience when they had their wedding in the desert at Red Rock Canyon.
Here is a link to view some affordable Red Rock Canyon elopement ideas and packages to consider for a scenic Las Vegas wedding. This scenic desert location is quite a stunning and romantic location to have a lot of guest or just elope in Las Vegas. It is a quiet and romantic choice. Red Rock Park is located approximately 45 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Vegas, depending on where you are staying. The ancient tan-colored sandstone contracting the deep red iron oxide colors in the mountain formations provoke a very calming and peaceful atmosphere. If you choose a scenic Red Rock photo tour at this location, a professional photographer will guide you through the scenic drive after the ceremony is complete. Many couples love to get close and have their photos taken with the bright red contrast of the rock. You may literally walk up the rocks quite easily. Couples always rave about the unique beauty and photos taken that capture their experience at Red Rock. Choosing a Red Rock wedding package to include a limousine allows you to sit back, be pampered and enjoy the experience in style and comfort.
Click here to visit the official Red Rock Canyon park website.
Idea #2: Nelson Ghost Town
Nelson Ghost Town is another popular place to have a scenic Vegas wedding at Nelson’s Landing. This choice is one of the best elopement options because it is a fun and unique experience for a Las Vegas outdoor wedding. The desert landscape and vintage setting are often used for movie sets and photo shoots. It features a number of abandoned buildings, antiques, and vintage vehicles. This location is located near a former gold mine town called Nelsons landing which is about an hour away from Las Vegas. It is truly a romantic and nontraditional desert setting for your wedding. Wrap up all your needs for a simple Vegas elopement and choose a scenic wedding. This article provides tips on choosing a Nelson Ghost Town desert wedding experience. Choosing this option will provide a fully planned experience. This not only will relieve stress but this option provides the services to make sure your wedding is planned the right way for an experience to cherish.
Here is a fun wedding article to read about this couples story about a Vegas desert elopement at Nelson Ghost Town.
To learn more about having a Nelson Ghost town wedding by reading this article.
Idea #3: The Las Vegas Sign
Imagine your wedding ceremony taking place in front of one the most famous landmarks on earth, The Las Vegas “Welcome to Sign”. This iconic landmark has become an instant hit with newlyweds and couples looking for that perfect spot to tie-the knot!
The famous “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign is one that has been seen countless times by visitors from all over the world. It first came into development in 1959, when Betty Willis was commissioned for its design – a symbol now known internationally. You’ll find replicas of the sign scattered throughout Las Vegas but there is no replacement for the atmosphere and excitement this location draws from worldwide visitors to Vegas.
When you get married at the Vegas sign you experience the epitome of what Vegas is all about, excitement, glitz and memories. You will take home precious photo memories of this iconic spot and be able to share the stories that go with getting married there. Elvis impersonators and other colorful characters hang out at this Vegas attraction and as you tie the knot you will most likely also receive honks from passing vehicles giving an approving shout out to congratulate you on your nuptials.
Idea #4: Fremont Street Experience – This location offers a backdrop of glitter and glitz. Fremont Street is the second famous street after you take into consideration the popularity of the newer, modernized Las Vegas Strip. It is located in the heart of the downtown old Las Vegas casino corridor. This street has affectionately earned the nickname “Glitter Gulch” by its city residents. It boasts an abundance of bright, glittering neon signs, like cowboy Vegas Vic. It’s a fantastic and popular idea to have a simple wedding in Vegas for two. Here are premade Vegas wedding packages that offer Vegas elopement options and provide an old Vegas Vintage experience. There are many interesting street vendors and the Fremont Street location has live bands and frequent entertainment, to include the now-famous canopy music light show that airs on the hour during the night. The lights and attractions are vintage Vegas. Fremont Street is and was the original address for many famous casinos such as Binion’s Horseshoe, Eldorado Club, Fremont Hotel and Casino, Golden Gate Hotel and Casino, Golden Nugget, Four Queens, The Mint, and the Pioneer Club.

Photo of Fremont Street Experience at night
Idea #5: An Outdoor Park or Outdoor Wedding Venue in Vegas:
There are quite a few parks in Las Vegas that will work well for an elopement. Sunset Park and Tulle Springs Park are two local Vegas parks I recommend.
Read this article for tips on eloping in Vegas with simple wedding options that provide pre made or customized wedding package options. This choice is considered a Las Vegas Outdoor wedding setting. There are quite a few parks in Las Vegas that will work well for an elopement but in this article, I focus on two of my favorite park settings for an elopement ceremony.
Sunset Park is one of the largest parks in Las Vegas. It is located It is in close proximity to affluent neighborhoods as well as McCarran International Airport. The park lies on the corner of a) Sunset Road on the north, Eastern Avenue on the west and Warm Springs Road on the south. This park features a 14-acre pond, many trees, and green grass. There are many areas to stand and conduct a simple wedding ceremony to make your elopement feature Mother Nature as your witness.

Photo of the Lake at Sunset Park
For your convenience here is the link to Sunset park’s website.
Tulle Springs Park
Tulle Springs is also known as Lamb State Park, is located in the Northwest part and considered North Las Vegas. This park has a small lake fed by a spring and a backdrop of picturesque mountains. It is one of our older mature parks. When visiting you could mistake if for being in a park in the Midwest because it has lush mature trees and plenty of green grass and trees surrounding a lake. This location also has a lot of wildlife, to include ducks and colorful peacocks. This is a great location to exchange vows and have a simple wedding for two in Vegas with a in a semi-private garden setting.
For your convenience here is the link to Lamb State park’s website.
Idea #6: Neon Museum
The Neon Museum wedding photo tour package is a contender when it comes to a great idea to elope in Vegas. You could combine the desert wedding with the Neon museum photo shoot after the wedding or consider one of the resorts or public locations at many of the iconic casinos for the ceremony. The professional photo tour will take you on an adventure and the focal point will be the Neon Museum. This neon light museum was founded in 1996 by the Las Vegas city council. It has earned the nickname Neon Boneyard. The Las Vegas Neon Museum consists of a collection of the historic neon signs that featuring the many popular Casino sites of the past. Couples who elope with a have vintage Vegas wedding photos taken and it’s one of the best Las Vegas elopement packages to choose for your wedding.
Choice 1: The Main Gallery is a popular location for wedding and engagement photo shoots. It showcases the widest selection of historic Las Vegas neon signs but it is the more expensive elopement choice.
Choice 2: The North Lot is the most accessible option for photo shoots. It allows photos to be taken from 8 – 9 am and again 1 hour before sunset. During the summer availability opens up during the hot hours of the day. This is the less expensive and most available option. We like to combine services and help plan a Las Vegas Neon Museum wedding that includes the transportation. Choosing this option will allow you more time to continue on with more photos and combine the Neon Museum wedding with a Vegas wedding photo tour experience too.
Idea #7: Elope with a Vegas Wedding Photo Tour
Vegas is a popular scenic backdrop and the city wedding photo tour provides a guided photo tour and ceremony elopement experience. Many couples choose this option because it captures the city excitement along with the wedding memories all the way through the wedding tour. Photos will be taken in several locations and the photographer and planner will coordinate a done for you experience that makes you feel at home and yet pampered in this exciting city. Here are quite a few Las Vegas wedding photo tour elopement ideas to consider in Las Vegas.
Idea #8: Elope at Spring Preserves in Las Vegas
Springs Preserve: This location is a local Las Vegas treasure. There is a lot to know about Springs Preserve. We love to do elopements and weddings there. Read this article to learn more about eloping at Springs Preserve.
If you want your wedding to be more of a private or semi-private garden elopement at Spring Preserves is a perfect choice. It showcases many botanical garden exhibits. For this Vegas elopement option there are many simple garden options to include a desert water fountain, rose garden and private gazebo and arbors. After the ceremony, you may wander through the butterfly habitat and have photos in the various desert exhibits the park features.
With the carefree elopement options listed in this article, you no longer have to stress about planning your Vegas elopement arrangements. With these done-for-you Vegas wedding package options, you don’t have to deal with coordinating your own wedding.
These simple Vegas elopement ideas will get you started choosing your ideal Las Vegas wedding venue to elope and lay a foundation for an iconic marriage ceremony without breaking the bank.
Contact Julie at Custom Las Vegas Weddings. She will help you plan your Vegas wedding elopement in budget.
After reading your article I think eloping in Las Vegas sounds like a fun and more simple idea than having a full blown affair. I am going to speak with my fiance about this idea. What is your most popular location for couples to elope?
Hi Amy, thank you for your comment and question. In my experience many couples do feel a lot less stress choosing to elope instead of having a full blown elaborate wedding. They sure do save a lot of money which they can spend on other essentials for their newly married life. Quite a lot of my couples like to have the ceremony in their hotel suite. There are also many who like to choose one of the more public spaces like the Las Vegas sign. I do have other suggestions so reach out to me and visit my Las Vegas Strip elopement page to start with or my Las Vegas wedding packages page
to see there are scenic choices as well as trending choices to consider. There is a contact form on each page. I'll get back with you right away a then I can give you more ideas and suggestions.
This blog post gave me some terrific ideas for eloping in Vegas I had no idea were possible. Thanks so much for sharing the information. We will be planning to elope to Las Vegas within the next couple years and I’ll be keeping an eye on your posts for more ideas. How much notice do you normally need to plan an elopement in Las Vegas for us?
Hi Shelly, Thank you for your kind feedback about the article. Many people don’t know these ideas for eloping in Vegas are possible and that is why I wrote the article. I usually need at least a weeks notice or at the minimum 2 days notice to help you plan. This is because I need to get all the vendors lined up. If you want me to help you plan for fresh flowers it’s best to give me two weeks notice depending on whether the flowers you want are in season. Thanks again for the feedback! I look forward to hearing from you in the New Year.
Hi Julie, I saw your article about eloping in Vegas. I thought I would comment because I am thinking of eloping there in the fall of 2019 and love the idea of a scenic wedding. What scenic options do you have available for elopements?
Hi Mary Jo, Thanks for reaching out. I offer a lot of options for eloping in Vegas. Simply visit my site at Las Vegas Elopement Packages to see what I offer there. Then contact me via the form at the bottom of the page. I will then start corresponding with you. Thank you.
I visited your site and just wanted to submit a comment about Eloping in Vegas. We plan to elope in Las Vegas next year. I loved your ideas and you are right, I didn’t realize these options were even available. I will be contacting you to have you help us plan our wedding. We want something fun and unique. Thanks for the ideas.
What a lovely compliment Shauna! I am pleased you liked the ideas. Since you are planning a small wedding in Vegas, please tell me what elopement idea from the article appealed to you the most. I will guide you every step of the way to create a wedding package that is a memory to cherish. I look forward to hearing from you.
I came across your article and really appreciate the ideas you gave in it. I didn’t realize these options were available. My fiance and I are in the early stages of planning our wedding but we think we do want to end up eloping in Vegas. We would love to chat with you about the Neon Museum photo tour and ceremony. I have some questions about the packages you offer. I look forward to chatting with you.
Hello Alice. Thank you for taking the time to comment and get in touch with me through this article. I am very happy it helped you. I have your e-mail address and will be getting in touch with you right away to answer your questions. Thanks again and I look forward to chatting with you soon.