Planning a Las Vegas Wedding Weekend Your Guests Can Follow
A Las Vegas wedding can come together quickly, which is half the appeal. The harder part is usually the weekend around it: guests flying in from different cities, a welcome party, a ceremony, a dinner and a brunch, each at a different address. This guide covers the Clark County marriage license step by step, then shows how to plan a wedding weekend schedule that out of town guests can actually follow.
The Clark County marriage license, step by step
- Check eligibility. Both of you must be at least 18 and currently unmarried.
- Apply online. Each person completes their own information in the Clark County Clerk's online application. It stays in the system for one year, so you can apply well ahead of the trip. Save the confirmation number.
- Go to the Marriage License Bureau together. Bring government issued photo ID with your current likeness, such as a driver's license or passport. Names must match your ID. No appointment is needed, and pickup typically takes less than an hour.
- Pay the fee. The license is $102, with a convenience fee if you pay by credit or debit card.
- Check the spelling on the license before you leave, since corrections can carry a fee.
- Hold the ceremony in Nevada within one year, with a Nevada licensed officiant and at least one witness other than the officiant.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Where | Marriage License Bureau, 201 E. Clark Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89101 |
| Hours | 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to midnight, open all holidays |
| Fee | $102, plus a convenience fee for credit or debit cards |
| ID | Government issued photo ID for both people |
| Waiting period | None |
| Blood test | Not required |
| License valid | One year from the date it is issued |
| Ceremony | In Nevada, by a Nevada licensed officiant, with at least one witness |
| Certificate | Officiant files within ten calendar days; certified copies are $20 each |
| Questions | Clark County Clerk customer service, (702) 671-0600 |
If you need your marriage certificate recognized abroad, you may also need an apostille from the Nevada Secretary of State. Fees and rules can change, so confirm on the Clark County Clerk website before your trip.
Build the weekend around your guests
The license takes an hour. Your guests' weekend takes three days. Out of town guests are juggling flights, hotels, rideshares and dress codes in a city designed to keep them inside a casino. A clear schedule is the best gift you can give them.
| When | Event | What guests need |
|---|---|---|
| Friday evening | Welcome drinks | Venue name, address, map pin, a photo of the entrance, dress code |
| Saturday afternoon | Ceremony | Arrival time (not just start time), transportation plan, indoor or outdoor note, what to bring |
| Saturday evening | Reception or dinner | Address, how to get there from the ceremony, end time and ride options home |
| Sunday morning | Farewell brunch | Address, time, checkout reminder, airport timing |
Details out of town guests always ask about
- Getting from the airport. At Harry Reid International Airport, rideshare pickup is on Level 2 of the parking garage at Terminal 1 and on the Valet Level at Terminal 3. Our Las Vegas group trip planning guide has the full arrival details.
- Heat. Las Vegas summers are very hot, so outdoor ceremonies are easier in spring and fall or close to sunset. See the monthly normals in the best time to film outdoors in Las Vegas.
- Resort fees. Many resorts add a nightly resort fee on top of the room rate. Mention it with your hotel block so nobody is surprised.
- Meeting points. Resorts are huge. A meeting point needs a photo of the exact spot, a time and a map pin, not just the name of a casino.
- Changes. Ceremonies run late and dinners move. Decide now how guests will hear about a change, and make it one place, not a forty message group chat.
Put the whole weekend in one link with Passage
A wedding website is good for RSVPs. It is less good on the day, when a guest standing in a casino needs to know where to go next. Passage is the custom trip app we build for groups, and a wedding weekend is a group trip with better outfits.
| Feature | What it does for a wedding weekend |
|---|---|
| Today's plan | Every event for the day, in order, with times |
| Meeting points | A photo, a time and a Go button for each venue |
| Maps | Hotels, venues and brunch on one map, one tap for directions |
| Live updates | A moved start time reaches every guest on the same link |
| Your branding | Your names, colors and photos, not a generic template |
| Nothing to download | Guests open one link on any phone, protected by a trip password, and can save it for offline use |
Send us your schedule in any format and we do the rest. After a free call, we build a free preview within 48 hours, and the full app is ready in five business days. Wedding planners and travel advisors can offer Passage to their couples too. See the group trip app checklist for travel advisors.
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Getting married in Vegas? Here's how to make the weekend easy for your guests.
First, the license. Apply online, then go to the Marriage License Bureau together, with photo ID. It's open every day, eight A M to midnight, and it's a hundred and two dollars.
There's no waiting period, and no blood test. You'll need a Nevada officiant, and at least one witness.
Then, think about your guests.
They're flying in and juggling hotels, a welcome party, the ceremony, and brunch. So send one schedule, with times, addresses, and a map pin for every stop.
Or put it all in Passage. Your wedding weekend, in one link. The full guide is at Picture Perfect Video dot com.
Common questions
How much is a marriage license in Las Vegas?
$102 at the Clark County Marriage License Bureau, plus a convenience fee if you pay by credit or debit card.
What are the Clark County Marriage License Bureau hours?
It is open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to midnight, including all holidays, at 201 E. Clark Avenue in Las Vegas.
Is there a waiting period to get married in Las Vegas?
No. There is no waiting period after you receive the license, and no blood test is required.
Do you need a witness to get married in Nevada?
Yes. At least one witness other than the officiant must see you say your vows, and the officiant must be licensed in Nevada.
How do I share a wedding weekend schedule with guests?
Send one schedule with the time, address and a map pin for every event, and keep it in one place that updates. Passage turns that schedule into a trip app with your names on it that guests open from one link.
Getting married in Las Vegas?
Book a free call. We will build a free preview of your wedding weekend app within 48 hours.
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Sources checked October 21, 2026: Clark County Clerk: how to get married in Las Vegas; Clark County Clerk: locations and hours; Harry Reid International Airport: taxi and ride share. Fees and procedures can change, so confirm with the Clark County Clerk before you travel. This is general information, not legal advice.