Graceland Wedding Chapel

The Basics

After Las Vegas relaxed its marriage license laws following World War II, the resulting increase in weddings motivated the owners of this little house to convert the front section of their home into a chapel, naming it McKee's Gretna Green Wedding Chapel. In 1967, Elvis Presley unexpectedly stopped by to tour the chapel (later that year he would marry Priscilla).

Following his death 10 years later, the venue changed its name to Graceland Wedding Chapel in his honor and began its signature Elvis-themed ceremonies. Couples can opt for a traditional wedding package, commitment ceremony, or vow renewal at the Graceland Wedding Chapel.

Things to Know Before You Go

• Before getting married, you’ll need to acquire a marriage license at the Las Vegas Marriage Bureau, either in-person or online.

• After the ceremony, you'll receive a keepsake marriage certificate; the official marriage certificate is ordered through the Clark County Recorder's Office.

• The chapel can broadcast the ceremony via Facebook Live on the chapel’s Facebook page with the purchase of a digital video.

• The Graceland Wedding Chapel is accessible for wheelchair users.

How to Get There

The Graceland Wedding Chapel is located right off the Las Vegas Strip and is most easily reached by private vehicle. To reach the chapel’s parking lot, between Las Vegas Boulevard and 6th Street, travel south on Las Vegas Boulevard from the north end of the Strip and turn left onto Bonneville, then make the first right.

When to Get There

You can make reservations to visit the chapel and tie the knot either by phone or online. The chapel is open from 9am to 11pm, seven days a week. A nonrefundable deposit is required at the time of booking, with the remaining balance due at the time of the wedding. Overall, spring and fall are the most popular times for Las Vegas weddings, specifically April, May, September, and October.

Who Got Married at the Graceland Wedding Chapel?

As the original Elvis-themed Vegas chapel, Graceland Wedding Chapel has pulled in its fair share of celebrities looking to tie the knot. Back in 1989, Jon Bon Jovi married his high school sweetheart Dorothea Hurley at the chapel, while Billy Ray Cyrus got hitched to Leticia Jean Finchley there in 1993.

Ways to explore

Since the Graceland Wedding Chapel is the stuff of Las Vegas legend, some tours of the city stop by here—they mostly just check out the outside. If you’re looking to get married or renew vows, you can book packages online. Elvis-themed ceremonies generally feature an impersonator who will belt out a few classic songs as part of the experience. Couples going the traditional wedding route can select optional upgrades, such as wedding cake, flowers, images, and live-stream options that beam the ceremony across the globe.

Accessibility

The chapel is wheelchair accessible.

Age limits

You must be at least 18 years old to get married in Las Vegas.

What to pack

Marriage license, identification

What to wear

Dress down or go all out—the Graceland Wedding Chapel has seen it all.

Not allowed

You're not allowed to take your own photos or videos inside the chapel, but you can at the outside courtyard.

Amenities

Restroom, limo service, gift shop

Address

The Graceland Wedding Chapel is located on Las Vegas Boulevard South, in downtown Las Vegas, and is commonly reached by vehicle.

Driving

To get to Graceland Wedding Chapel from the Las Vegas Strip, take Interstate 15 North to exit 41. Turn right onto West Charleston Boulevard, then turn left onto Las Vegas Boulevard.

Public transportation

To reach Graceland Wedding Chapel from the Las Vegas Strip, take the Deuce, a bus that runs every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day. The closest stop is Bonneville Transit Center, a 9-minute walk away.

Best times to visit

You can get married from morning to night at the Graceland Wedding Chapel, but night weddings are popular—the illuminated neon sign looks great after dark.

Best days to visit

The Graceland Wedding Chapel is open daily, and so is the Las Vegas Marriage Bureau, where you’ll need to pick up a marriage license before the ceremony.

Best months to visit

Mild temperatures and sunny weather mean spring and fall are great seasons in Las Vegas. March, April, May, September, and October are among the best months to visit.

Special events

If you’re going all-in on the Elvis experience, consider visiting the chapel during the Vegas Elvis Fest held each May, with themed activities and impersonators from around the world.