1. Research
If you want to have a great wedding in Las Vegas make sure you do your homework! Unless you're a spontaneous-spur of the moment person, then by all means you can just show up. However, we'd advise you to plan far ahead of your wedding date. To get married in Vegas, you will need a marriage license from the Marriage Bureau, Las Vegas, Nevada. It is located at 200 S. 3rd Street, 1st floor Las Vegas, NV 89155-1603.
2. Plan your trip
There are many different ways to get to Las Vegas so you'll need to first determine how you're getting here. These days there are a lot of places that offer discount airfare but maybe you plan on driving. You'll need to map out your route and budget for time, fuel, food, restroom breaks etc. Lots of planning for that option. Hey, you could go old school and hop on a bus. This would be a fun way to see the road but leave the driving to someone else.
3. Venue
While you were looking for tips on the internet, the thought of the sort of wedding surely crossed your mind. There are several ways that you can be married. You can get married by an Elvis impersonator or get married in a medieval costume at Excalibur or go traditional in an elegant wedding chapel. Right after you determine what kind of theme you are going to have for your wedding, it is optimal to choose a chapel and book it as soon as possible. It reduces disappointment.
4. Reception
Lots of people don't want a traditional reception. Rather, they'll opt for a memorable meal at a top restaurant in Las Vegas. Think about how many people will be attending, this could determine if your desired place can accomodate large parties and how far in advance you'll need to make reservations. Maybe it will just be the two of you; if so, you can always order room service in your honeymoon suite.
5. Wedding Night and Honeymoon
Now is the time to book the wedding night or honeymoon as you have already determined where and when you are getting married. A quick web search with the keywords: "honeymoon, wedding night vegas", and you'll find tons of information. Visit their websites to get some ideas about the packages they offer. You can also read messages on Las Vegas forums - it helps you find a hotel that appeals to you. After finding the hotel, you should make your reservations as soon as possible.
6. Wedding Attire
What are you going to wear? Are you going to go casual, formal? If you've already decided on the type of ceremony you want to have it should determine what you'll be wearing on your special day. If you don't want to pack your wedding dress/tux or suit in your luggage, you can always rent or purchase something from the many shops in Las Vegas.
7. Invitations
Before you send out invitations, you have to make sure that you complete the steps that are mentioned above. Decide your wedding date, wedding type, mode of transport to Las Vegas, book a wedding chapel, decide on what kind of reception you want to have, reservations for the wedding night, and plan your wedding attire. If you have completed these steps, then go pick out some stationery!