Information About Our Officiant for Elopements

Our elopement package includes a phone or email consultation with the officiant, planning tools, customized ceremony script for your approval, performing of the ceremony and any rituals you may want as well as getting the paperwork recorded with local officials after the ceremony. Our officiant will also send you a link when the paperwork has made it’s way through the system and is ready to be ordered online.

Some Frequently Asked Questions:

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT OUR OFFICIANT?

Of course! Reverend Judy Irving is an ordained non-denominational Las Vegas minister licensed to perform wedding ceremonies, renewal ceremonies, commitment ceremonies, same-sex, gay and LGBT ceremonies. She was ordained in 1997 and brings with her 18 years of experience as well as a sense of dignity, compassion, love and grace to every ceremony.

HOW FAR AHEAD DO WE NEED TO BOOK?

We suggest four to six months in order to get the time and date you want.

CAN WE WRITE OUR OWN VOWS?

Certainly! This is a lovely addition to any ceremony! Just let the officiant know you want to do so and we’ll will give you the opportunity at the appropriate time during the ceremony.

WHAT IF IT’S JUST THE TWO OF US AND WE DON’T HAVE A WITNESS?

The photographer will be happy to act as a witness!

WHERE CAN WE HAVE THE CEREMONY?

We have a few preferred spots out and about on the Vegas Strip. Really it could be just about anywhere outside but we've selected these few because they're beautiful to shoot, easy to get to and relatively private (aka, low traffic, no one should bother us).

Our favorites spots would be the 'Arc de Triomphe' at the Paris, the gazebo at Caesars, the archway at the Venetian & the murals of downtown Vegas. If you have something else in mind, just let us know your thoughts.

Many couples also choose totally private ceremony in their hotel room or on their balcony.

Any ceremony option will follow with your selections of Vegas Strip photo shoot.

WHAT IF WE ARE TWO DIFFERENT FAITHS?

No problem! We're happy to customize your ceremony as you need.

WHAT ABOUT THE LICENSE?

The information below can help assist you in obtaining the license.
* There is no blood test and no waiting period.
* You both must go in person and prove your identity (drivers license, passport, social security number, etc)
* Cost is $102
* Address is 201 East Clark Avenue, Las Vegas 89155 - map
* Phone number is (702) 671-0600
* Hours: Open 8 to midnight seven days a week including holidays. For more information Click Here
You may fill out your application online at mlic.vegas before arriving to town and it will make the process easier once you arrive at the clerk’s office. The system will hold your application for 60 days. Bring the entire license packet the clerk's office gives you to the ceremony, the officiant will fill out all the paperwork and make sure it gets recorded with local officials after the wedding.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR THE LICENSE TO BE RECORDED?

It usually takes just about a week for the recording to be complete and when ready the officiant will reach out and you can order copies of your marriage certificate from the clerk's office.

Further questions? Please Contact Us.