Las Vegas is known as the marriage capital of the world because of the ease of obtaining a marriage licence. The process can be completed 1WITH minutes in Las Vegas while it often takes several weeks and involves lots of paperwork in other parts of the world. It is also 2COMPARE cheap at just $60. This and the variety of weddings available have made Las Vegas a popular 3DESTINY among couples wanting to get married. The fact that it is 4NECESSARY to plan in advance means there are also plenty of spontaneous weddings in Las Vegas each year of couples on holiday. Wedding ceremonies can be civil or 5RELIGION depending on where they take place and can follow all sorts of different and 6ORIGIN themes. There are a large number of 7LOCATE to choose from; weddings can be performed in one of the many 8DEPEND wedding chapels or in local churches, restaurants and golf courses. Most major hotels have their own wedding chapels. It’s also possible to have a wedding ceremony outside in the area surrounding Las Vegas. The competition between different venues keeps the prices relatively low and affordable adding to the popularity.