Historic Las Vegas Strip chapel
Chapel of the Flowers Wedding Photographer
A 65-year-old Strip landmark with three chapels and lush gardens, offering full-service weddings from intimate elopements to helicopter vows over the Grand Canyon.
About Chapel of the Flowers
Chapel of the Flowers is one of the most established wedding chapels on the Las Vegas Strip, operating since 1960 at 1717 Las Vegas Boulevard South. The full-service venue offers three distinct indoor chapels, romantic garden and gazebo settings, and a professional in-house team handling photography, videography, floral, transportation, and coordination for a genuinely turnkey Vegas wedding.
Couples choose Chapel of the Flowers for its blend of history, value, and range: you can book a $299 intimate ceremony or a lavish garden celebration, add Elvis, or fly out for helicopter vows over the Grand Canyon or Valley of Fire. Its longevity and one-stop packages make it a low-stress choice for destination and elopement couples alike.
Location · 1717 Las Vegas Blvd S, Strip north end
Style · Historic chapels & garden settings
Capacity · Intimate to ~100 guests
Venue fee from · $299 (ceremony package)
Best season · Spring & fall (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct)
Last updated July 2026 · Official littlechapel.com pages, The Knot, WeddingWire
The complete Chapel of the Flowers planning guide
Capacity & spaces
Ceremony · Up to 101
Reception · Bar service on-site; dining nearby
Cocktail/standing · Up to 101
Rentable spaces
- Victorian Chapel — The venue's original 1960s-era chapel with wooden pews, hand-painted wallpaper, crystal chandeliers and candelabras; seats up to 30
- Magnolia Chapel — Intimate, glamorous indoor chapel with crystal chandeliers and custom marble mosaic tile; seats up to 20
- La Capella Chapel — Recently remodeled with over 10,000 white flowers and modern luxury details; seats up to 80
- The Glass Gardens — Rustic-chic covered garden chapel with greenery and custom lighting; seats up to 101
- The Gazebo — Outdoor Strip-side gazebo among lush landscaping with evening string lights; up to 30
- Married In Las Vegas Sign — Photo-op ceremony backdrop featuring the landmark sign; up to 20
- High Roller — Ceremony 550 feet above the Strip inside the observation wheel; up to 35
- Off-site adventure venues — Helicopter or ground ceremonies at the Grand Canyon, Red Rock Canyon and Valley of Fire
Pricing
Vegas Strip Basic ceremony · from $299
Typical couple spend (peak) · ~$1,500
Typical couple spend (off-peak) · ~$1,200
Bar service · $15 per person
Named packages (Cherish, Viva Elvis, Valley of Fire) · On inquiry
Catering & bar
Chapel of the Flowers is primarily a ceremony venue and does not run a full banquet kitchen; bar service is offered at about $15 per person, and reception food and catering are quoted on request or arranged off-site. Elvis and themed add-ons are available.
Rules & restrictions
- Ceremony time slots are scheduled tightly, so start times run on a strict clock
- Music is provided/curated by the chapel for indoor ceremonies; live-stream is available
- Confirm candles/open flame with your coordinator (chapels use their own candelabras)
- Confetti/rice restrictions apply per Strip venue norms — confirm petals with coordinator
- Watermark removal on some photo/video products carries an added fee
- No published third-party liability insurance requirement
Getting ready, parking & access
Getting ready · On-site bridal areas are available; most couples arrive camera-ready. Coordinators help stage the party before each slot
Parking · Free on-site parking at the chapel — a rarity on the Strip
Accessibility · Ground-level chapels and garden venues are wheelchair accessible; staff assist with seating
Rain plan · Indoor chapels serve as the all-weather backup for the Gazebo and garden ceremonies
How to book
Book by phone at (800) 843-2410 or 702-735-4331, or email marryme@littlechapel.com; simple ceremonies can often be arranged on short notice, but popular dates and garden venues should be reserved weeks ahead. A military/first-responder discount ($75 off packages $495+, code LOVE4HEROES) is available with valid ID.
Photographing Chapel of the Flowers
The indoor chapels are lit for warm, even coverage year-round, so ceremonies photograph consistently regardless of time of day; the Glass Gardens' custom lighting glows especially well in the evening.
Signature backdrops include the chandelier-and-candelabra Victorian Chapel, the white-flower La Capella, the string-lit Gazebo on the Strip, and the landmark Married in Las Vegas sign — plus dramatic red-rock desert vistas for adventure sessions.
Engagement sessions at Chapel of the Flowers
The chapel's gardens, gazebo and Married in Las Vegas sign double as fun engagement and day-after session spots, and desert add-ons like Red Rock make for dramatic pre-wedding shoots.
Best time · Golden hour for the Gazebo and garden
Signature shot · Married in Las Vegas sign portrait
Desert option · Red Rock or Valley of Fire session
The studio pairs a chapel or garden ceremony with a nearby desert session and sequences the timing so both the Strip and red-rock light land right.
What couples love
- Long-established, professional team delivering low-stress, seamless weddings
- Genuinely all-in-one — photography, video, floral, transportation and a planner included
- Wide range of settings and prices, from a $299 elopement to garden and helicopter ceremonies
- Free on-site parking and a walkable Strip location; strong production quality on photo/video
Good to know
- Communication can lag — some couples report slow planner responses before the day
- Reported hidden costs, including watermark-removal fees on some photo/video products
- Transportation add-on has drawn complaints about late or disorganized pickups
- Ceremony slots are time-boxed, so photo sessions can feel rushed at peak times
A typical wedding day at Chapel of the Flowers
Getting ready — Arrive and check in with your coordinator; final touches in the on-site bridal area
Ceremony — Vows in your chosen chapel or the garden gazebo (time-boxed slot)
Cocktail hour — Portraits in the gardens, at the gazebo, and by the Married in Las Vegas sign
Reception — Toasts with bar service on-site or a dinner arranged nearby on the Strip
Golden hour — String-lit gazebo and Strip-side portraits as the sun sets
Frequently asked questions
How much is a wedding at Chapel of the Flowers?
Ceremonies start at $299 for a basic Strip package; most couples spend around $1,200–$1,500 depending on season, chapel, and add-ons like photography, floral and Elvis.
How many guests can attend?
It depends on the space — the Magnolia Chapel seats about 20, the Victorian up to 30, La Capella up to 80, and the Glass Gardens up to about 101 guests.
What chapels are available?
Three indoor chapels (Victorian, Magnolia and La Capella) plus the covered Glass Gardens, an outdoor Gazebo, the Married in Las Vegas sign, and off-site adventure venues.
Can we get married at the Grand Canyon or in the desert?
Yes. The chapel arranges helicopter ceremonies over the Grand Canyon and Red Rock Canyon, plus a Valley of Fire State Park ceremony about 45 minutes away.
Is Elvis available?
Yes — a Viva Elvis package and Elvis appearances are among the themed add-ons the chapel offers.
Is parking free?
Yes, the chapel offers free on-site parking, which is unusual for a Strip-area venue.
Does the price include photography and video?
Most packages bundle photography and videography with a planner and transportation; note that removing watermarks from certain products can carry an added fee, so confirm what is included up front.
Can we have a reception with food here?
Chapel of the Flowers is primarily a ceremony venue with bar service around $15 per person; full receptions and catering are arranged on request or at nearby Strip venues.
How far in advance should we book?
Simple ceremonies can sometimes be booked within days, but popular dates, garden venues and Saturday slots should be reserved several weeks ahead.
Is there a discount for military or first responders?
Yes — $75 off packages of $495 or more with code LOVE4HEROES and valid ID; only one promotion per booking.
What is the best season to marry here?
Spring and fall offer the mildest weather for the outdoor gazebo and garden; summer works but midday heat can be intense.
Where do we get our marriage license?
Nevada licenses are issued by the Clark County Marriage Bureau downtown; the chapel's coordinators guide couples through the process.
Getting there & logistics
Address · 1717 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89104
From Harry Reid Intl (LAS) · ~4 mi · ~12 min
Nearby getting-ready hotels
- The STRAT tower nearby to the north
- Resorts World and SAHARA Las Vegas within a short drive
- The Venetian and Wynn area a few minutes south on the Strip
The history behind Chapel of the Flowers
- Chapel of the Flowers has operated on the Las Vegas Strip since 1960, making it one of the city's longest-running wedding chapels.
- The Victorian Chapel is billed as where the Las Vegas chapel wedding legend began, with original wooden pews and hand-painted wallpaper.
- The chapel earned The Knot / WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award eight times between 2010 and 2019.
- It has hosted tens of thousands of weddings and remains family-operated with an in-house photo and video studio.
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