Las Vegas: Wedding Chapels

In 1997 the Las Vegas telephone book listed 81 wedding chapels and ceremonies (conducted in churches). Most of the 50 actual wedding chapels are concentrated along Las Vegas Blvd. between the Stratosphere casino and downtown. Almost all of the larger and newer casinos now have wedding chapels as well, but they do not contribute to the distinctive cultural landscape of Las Vegas.

In 1997, a wedding license was issued in Las Vegas every 5 minutes, mostly in the 43 wedding chapels, two of which have Elvis Presley themes. Nevada's marriage law does not require a blood test and a waiting period, while California's marriage law does. Take a look at the Little White Chapel. What evidence indicates that this wedding chapel is in a suburban commercial strip?

Answer: a large sign designed to be read from a distance at high speeds; a motel is found immediately off to the right-hand side.

Where are all the wedding chapels located?

 

Created by Ingolf Vogeler on 1 May 1996; last revised on 28 January 2003.