# Forge Social House (Boulder City) — Out-the-Door Las Vegas Wedding Fee Breakdown & Venue Guide

- **Canonical HTML Page:** https://lasvegasweddingchapel.com/chapels/forge-social-house-boulder-city
- **Markdown Twin:** https://lasvegasweddingchapel.com/chapels/forge-social-house-boulder-city.md
- **Status:** active
- **Category:** Outdoor, Desert & Ghost Town
- **Corridor / Neighborhood:** Henderson / Lake Las Vegas
- **Address:** 553 California Ave, Boulder City, NV 89005, USA
- **Phone:** Via Concierge
- **Official Rate Sheet / Package Source:** https://forgesocialhouse.com/ (Checked Oct 29, 2026)
- **Weekend / Peak-Date Policy:** Published base rates reflect standard weekday availability; Fri–Sun weekend or holiday/lucky-date slots may carry peak pricing on the official rate sheet.
- **Google Maps Property Reviews — Forge Social House:** ★4.6 / 5.0 (96 Google ratings) — covers overall property, not wedding department alone
- **Editorial Rate Check:** Published rates checked Oct 2026

## 1. Out-the-Door Pricing & Mandatory Extra Fees

| Cost Component | Published / Estimated Amount | Notes |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Entry Base Ceremony Package | $1,200 | Lowest eligible ceremony package |
| Typical Mid-Tier Package | $3,800 | Mid-tier package benchmark |
| Mandatory Cash Minister / Officiant Fee | $0 | Paid at check-in unless $0 included |
| Chauffeur / Limo Cash Gratuity | $0 | Conditional: applies only to packages with limo pickup |
| Venue Tax / Service Surcharge | 20% | Published tax / service surcharge |
| Clark County Marriage License | $102.00 cash ($105.29 card) | 201 E. Clark Ave (8 AM–Midnight, 365 days; checks & money orders not accepted; pre-apply at https://clerk.clarkcountynv.gov/AcclaimClerkPreApp/Home/Index) |
| **Estimated Out-the-Door (Entry Legal Marriage)** | **$1,542** | **Calculated from entry ceremony package + tax + minister fee + $102 license** |
| **Estimated Out-the-Door (Entry Vow Renewal)** | **$1,440** | **$0 marriage license required** |

## 2. Ceremony Room Specs & Policies

- **Max Guest Capacity:** Up to 110 guests
- **Ceremony Spaces:** String-Lit Brick Courtyard & Fireplace, Historic Forge Dining Hall
- **Outside (BYO) Photographer Policy:** BYO Photographer: Free ($0)
- **Elvis Packages:** No
- **Drive-Thru Window:** No
- **HD Livestreaming:** Confirm by package
- **Spanish / Bilingual Officiant:** Upon request

## 3. Sample Ceremony Packages

| Package Name | Base Price | Max Guests | Key Inclusions |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Courtyard Fireplace Ceremony & Champagne Toast | $1,200 | 30 | 2-hour private string-lit brick courtyard reservation, Artisan charcuterie & champagne toast, BYO photographer free ($0) |
| Full Courtyard Buyout Ceremony & Chef Dinner (50 Guests) | $3,800 | 50 | Ceremony under bistro lights + craft cocktail bar & chef-driven dinner, Dedicated event team & private sound |

## 4. Closest Corridor Guest Hotels (FY 2026 Federal GSA Clark County Cap: $191/nt Lodging · $86/day M&IE)

| Resort / Hotel | Corridor | Midweek Est. | Weekend Est. | Proximity / Tier |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| The Westin / Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort | Henderson / Lake Las Vegas | $159/nt | $259/nt | ~28 min (13.7 mi) |
| Mandalay Bay & Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas | South Strip | $149/nt | $289/nt | ~46 min (26.4 mi) |
| Fontainebleau Las Vegas | North Strip | $229/nt | $399/nt | ~47 min (27.2 mi) |
| Wynn & Encore Las Vegas | North Strip | $329/nt | $599/nt | ~47 min (26.9 mi) |

## 5. Closest Post-Ceremony Reception Steakhouse & Private Dining Buyouts

| Restaurant | Cuisine | Private Room Cap. | Est. F&B Minimum | Google Rating |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Panevino Italian Grille (Airport / South Strip View) | Fine Italian w/ Panoramic Strip Runway Windows ($$$) | 15–140 guests (Private Strip-View Banquet Rooms) | $1,800 – $9,000 F&B min | ★4.6 (1,458) |
| Lawry's The Prime Rib Las Vegas | Art-Deco Tableside Silver-Cart Prime Rib ($$$) | 15–175 guests (4 Private Banquet Rooms) | $1,800 – $11,000 F&B min | ★4.6 (4,427) |
| Cleaver Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails | Moody Indie Steakhouse & Craft Cocktails ($$$) | 12–50 guests (Private Room) | $1,600 – $6,500 F&B min | ★4.6 (2,727) |
| Piero's Italian Cuisine | Old-School Vegas Italian ($$$) | 10–180 guests (6 Private Dining Rooms) | $1,800 – $15,000 F&B min | ★4.6 (1,963) |

## 6. Direct-Answer FAQs

### How much does a wedding at Forge Social House (Boulder City) actually cost out-the-door?
Entry-level ceremony packages at Forge Social House (Boulder City) start at $1,200 base price. Once you add the 20% Nevada venue tax/service surcharge, $0 minister fee (included), and the $102.00 Clark County Marriage License (cash rate; $105.29 by card), the estimated out-the-door cost starts at $1,542 for a legal marriage (or $1,440 for a non-legal vow renewal).

### Does Forge Social House (Boulder City) allow outside wedding photographers?
Yes. Forge Social House (Boulder City) allows couples to bring their own outside photographer at no extra venue surcharge ($0 outside vendor fee). Always confirm current ceremony-floor movement rules when booking.

### Where is Forge Social House (Boulder City) located and how far is it from the Strip and Marriage License Bureau?
Forge Social House (Boulder City) is located in Henderson / Lake Las Vegas at 553 California Ave, Boulder City, NV 89005, USA. It is approximately 27.9 miles (~48 minutes by Uber or limo) from the Clark County Marriage License Bureau at 201 E. Clark Ave and roughly 27.3 miles (~48 minutes) from Center Strip (Bellagio/Caesars).

### How many guests fit at Forge Social House (Boulder City) and does it offer Elvis or drive-thru weddings?
Forge Social House (Boulder City) accommodates up to 110 guests depending on the ceremony space. Ceremony spaces include: String-Lit Brick Courtyard & Fireplace, Historic Forge Dining Hall. Notable features: intimate legal weddings and vow renewals.

### What is Forge Social House (Boulder City)'s rating and what fine-print details should couples check?
On Google Maps, the wider property listing (Forge Social House) holds a 4.6-star rating across 96 overall property ratings covering the overall resort/landmark rather than solely wedding ceremonies. Before booking, couples should verify: 30-minute drive from the Las Vegas Strip — pick up your $102 license in Downtown Las Vegas before heading out.