Las Vegas elopement packages range from a $150 chapel special to a curated $2,500 outdoor experience. Here is what each tier actually includes, and how to pick the right one.
What a "package" really means in Las Vegas
Vegas chapels pioneered the elopement package model. At its simplest, a package bundles the officiant, ceremony space, and basic keepsakes under one price so you do not have to coordinate vendors. At the higher end, packages layer in a dedicated photographer, flowers, hair and makeup, a limo, and sometimes a champagne toast.
The label "package" does not guarantee quality photography — that is the most important distinction couples miss. See our elopement photography page for what a dedicated photo session actually delivers.
Tier 1 — Chapel base packages ($150–$500)
Every major Las Vegas chapel — A Little White Wedding Chapel, Chapel of the Flowers, Graceland Wedding Chapel, The Little Church of the West, The Little Vegas Chapel — offers an entry-level package in this range. You get:
- A licensed officiant
- Use of the chapel space
- A basic ceremony (5–15 minutes)
- Sometimes a few photographs taken by chapel staff
It is fast, legal and fun. It does not produce the kind of images you frame and hang. If that is your goal, add a photographer.
Tier 2 — Upgraded chapel packages ($500–$1,500)
This range adds real substance: fresh flowers, a dedicated photographer for part of the ceremony, livestream access for remote family, or transportation. Chapel of the Flowers and Vegas Weddings are known for polished mid-tier offerings. You still pay the $102 marriage license separately.
Read the photography fine print carefully — "photographer included" may mean a few dozen JPEGs, not a full edited gallery.
Tier 3 — Outdoor / experience elopement packages ($1,000–$2,500+)
The fastest-growing segment. You work with a photographer (or a photographer-led vendor team) to design an elopement at Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire, Seven Magic Mountains, Lake Mead, or another location. The package typically covers:
- A licensed officiant at the location
- Two to four hours of photography
- A styled setup (florals, candles, a small table)
- All edited images delivered in a private gallery
Park permits and entry fees are usually add-ons. Hair and makeup, if desired, is another $200–$400. This is the format that produces the images couples share most on social media.
How to compare packages without getting confused
Use these three questions:
- Who is the photographer? Is it a chapel staff member or a dedicated photographer with a portfolio you can see?
- How many edited images do you receive? A real gallery is 300–600 photos. "A few prints" is not a gallery.
- What is excluded? Marriage license, park permits, hair/makeup and travel fees are commonly omitted from headline prices.
For the full picture on what drives elopement costs, see our how to elope in Las Vegas guide.