Chapel of the Flowers (formerly Little Chapel of the Flowers) is a
wedding chapel
A wedding chapel is a building or room, other than a legal court, where marriages are regularly performed. Usually wedding chapels are for-profit venues to host weddings in resort areas to encourage hotel room stays, catering and gambling by the ...
located at 1717
Las Vegas Boulevard
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South in
Las Vegas
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,
Nevada
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, United States.
Chapel of the Flowers was one of the earliest wedding chapels built on The Strip, but has undergone numerous renovations in its history. It is considered one of the more traditional wedding chapels in Las Vegas. Couples from all over the world come to this chapel to get married. The chapel is owned by Allegiant CEO Maurice Gallagher.
Celebrities
![Chapel of the Flowers](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c8/Chapel_of_the_Flowers.jpg)
Chapel of the Flowers is known for being the wedding location for
Dennis Rodman
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and
Carmen Electra
Tara Leigh Patrick (born April 20, 1972), known professionally as Carmen Electra, is an American actress, model, singer, and media personality. She began her career as a singer after moving to Minneapolis, where she met Prince, who produced h ...
, as well as the setting for the
reality TV show "Happily Ever Faster" on
TLC (TV channel)
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.
Ronnie Vannucci, the drummer for
The Killers
The Killers are an American rock band formed in Las Vegas in 2001 by Brandon Flowers (lead vocals, keyboards, bass) and Dave Keuning (lead guitar, backing vocals). After going through a number of short-term bass players and drummers in t ...
, worked as a photographer at the chapel while the band was recording their first album, "
Hot Fuss
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". Additionally, Chapel of the Flowers has also served as the location on several celebrity occasions, including for the music videos "
Last Name
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Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name, ...
" by
Carrie Underwood filmed in the Victorian Chapel and "
Why Wait" by
Rascal Flatts
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starring
David Arquette
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as the groom and comedian
Ron White as the minister.
Vegas Golden Knights
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hockey player,
Ryan Reaves
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, performed a vow renewal ceremony for one lucky couple who entered the
Get Married by Reaves contest b
Chapel of the Flowers Mogul
Richard Branson also orchestrated a publicity stunt where he served as Best Man for a UK couple, with the wedding taking place at Chapel of the Flowers.
Today
The Las Vegas wedding chapel currently operates as a venue for weddings and other ceremonies. They offer several related services such as wedding planning, lodging, music, photography, flowers, and live
Internet
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broadcasting for customers.
Chapel of the Flowers has won numerous awards; including:
TripAdvisor “Travelers' Choice” (2015 - 2020);
The Knot Worldwide “Best of Weddings” (2011 - 2020) and “Hall of Fame”;
WeddingWire “Couple’s Choice Awards” for “Best Wedding Venue: Las Vegas” (2010 - 2012, 2015 - 2019); as well as the
Las Vegas Review-Journal Readers Pick for “Best Place to Get Married” in Las Vegas (2010-2012 & 2016 - 2019).
Notable weddings
*
John "Johnny Wadd" Holmes and
Laurie Rose (aka Misty Dawn) (1987)
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Dennis Rodman
Dennis Keith Rodman (born May 13, 1961) is an American former professional basketball player. Known for his fierce defensive and rebounding abilities, his biography on the official NBA website states that he is "arguably the best reboundin ...
and
Carmen Electra
Tara Leigh Patrick (born April 20, 1972), known professionally as Carmen Electra, is an American actress, model, singer, and media personality. She began her career as a singer after moving to Minneapolis, where she met Prince, who produced h ...
(November 15, 1998)
See also
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List of wedding chapels in Las Vegas
This is a list of notable wedding chapels located in Las Vegas, with the area defined broadly as the Las Vegas Valley.
According to a travel magazine source in 2023, these chapels have "iconic appeal" and there are about 50 on or near the Las Veg ...
References
External links
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Wedding chapels in the Las Vegas Valley
Buildings and structures in Las Vegas