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Las Vegas, Wedding Capital of the World
Las Vegas Strip from Stratosphere Tower
Las Vegas came to be known as the Marriage Capital of the World due to the ease in acquiring a marriage license and the minimal costs involved. The city is still known as a popular wedding destination for the same reasons, but also as a result of the many varied types of weddings available.
Getting a marriage license in Las Vegas is very simple. No blood test or waiting period is required, just a short form to complete and hand in to the Bureau along with $55 in cash and a Government-issued photo ID. It only takes a few minutes and you can get a marriage license right up till midnight every night. Once the marriage license has been issued, a wedding ceremony must be performed within the next 12 months in order for it to be legal.
Weather facts to help you pack
Las Vegas' climate is an arid desert climate, marked with very hot summers, mild winters, abundant sunshine year-round, and very little rainfall. Temperatures in the 90sºF (mid-30sºC) are common in the months of May, June, and September and temperatures normally exceed 100ºF (38ºC) most days in the months of July and August, with very low humidity, frequently under 10%. The hottest temperature ever recorded is 117ºF (47ºC) on July 19, 2005, at McCarran International Airport and July 24, 1942, at Nellis Air Force Base.
Winters are cool and windy, with the majority of Las Vegas' annual rainfall falling between January and March. Winter daytime highs are normally around 60ºF (16ºC) and winter nighttime lows are usually around 40ºF (4ºC). The coldest temperature ever recorded is 8ºF (-13ºC) on January 25, 1937. Showers occur less frequently in the Spring or Autumn. July through September, the Mexican Monsoon often brings enough moisture from the Gulf of California across Mexico and into the Southwest to cause afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Although winter snow is usually visible from December to May on the mountains surrounding Las Vegas, it rarely snows in the city itself.
