GETTING MARRIED WITHOUT A HITCH

However you want to tie the knot, Las Vegas offers you the ultimate freedom of choice, ranging from Elvis presiding over a 24-hour drive-through chapel to a lavish soirée at one of the world's premier resorts, from a breathtaking outdoor ceremony at Mt. Charleston to a traditional ceremony in a church packed with guests.

With more than 120,000 marriage licenses issued annually, Las Vegas is recognized as the world's wedding capital.

Las Vegas Weddings

• Marriage licenses purchased yearly in Clark County (includes Las Vegas, Laughlin, Mesquite):

2000 - 122,902

2001 - 123,149

2002 - 120,385

• Most popular wedding days in Las Vegas: Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve

• Most popular wedding dates in Las Vegas: Dates with consistent numbers, i.e. 1/01/01, 2/02/02, 3/03/03

Requirements:

• Proof of age (driver's license, passport or birth certificate)

• Must have a social security number; foreigners who exchange wedding vows in the U.S. may need additional or special documentation to guarantee the marriage is recognized in their country

• Parental consent and court order (if under the age of 16)

• No blood test

• No waiting period.

About The Author:

Dan Yardley is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.wedding-rings-n-bands.com. Find beautiful weddings rings and bands including diamond, titanium, celtic, platinum and special designs.