# Nelson Ghost Town (Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours) — Out-the-Door Las Vegas Wedding Fee Breakdown & Venue Guide

- **Canonical HTML Page:** https://lasvegasweddingchapel.com/chapels/nelson-ghost-town-eldorado-canyon
- **Markdown Twin:** https://lasvegasweddingchapel.com/chapels/nelson-ghost-town-eldorado-canyon.md
- **Status:** active
- **Category:** Outdoor, Desert & Ghost Town
- **Corridor / Neighborhood:** Red Rock / Desert
- **Address:** 16880 State Hwy 165, Nelson, NV 89046
- **Phone:** (702) 291-0026
- **Official Rate Sheet / Package Source:** https://ghostweddings.com/packages (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 — Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours:** ★4.7 / 5.0 (3,925 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 | $850 | Lowest eligible ceremony package |
| Typical Mid-Tier Package | $1,299 | 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 | 0% | 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)** | **$952** | **Calculated from entry ceremony package + tax + minister fee + $102 license** |
| **Estimated Out-the-Door (Entry Vow Renewal)** | **$850** | **$0 marriage license required** |

## 2. Ceremony Room Specs & Policies

- **Max Guest Capacity:** Up to 50 guests
- **Ceremony Spaces:** Weathered Wooden Ghost Town Wedding Barn/Chapel, Vintage Gas Station, Antique Trucks, Cactus Gardens & Staged Airplane Wreckage
- **Outside (BYO) Photographer Policy:** BYO Photographer: +$50
- **Elvis Packages:** Yes
- **Drive-Thru Window:** No
- **HD Livestreaming:** Confirm by package
- **Spanish / Bilingual Officiant:** Available

## 3. Sample Ceremony Packages

| Package Name | Base Price | Max Guests | Key Inclusions |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Ghost Town 'Just Us' All-Inclusive Elopement (via Authorized Partner) | $850 | 2 | Nelson Ghost Town private property ceremony & photo permit, Rustic wooden chapel/barn & vintage town props access, Licensed officiant, free witness & edited digital photography gallery |
| Nelson Ghost Town Intimate Gathering (Up to 20 Guests) | $1,299 | 20 | Ghost Town site permit for up to 20 people, Wooden chapel ceremony, licensed officiant, desert bouquet & boutonniere, Full ceremony & antique-prop portrait shoot with digital rights |

## 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 | ~61 min (36.7 mi) |
| Mandalay Bay & Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas | South Strip | $149/nt | $289/nt | ~70 min (43 mi) |
| The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas | Center Strip | $259/nt | $479/nt | ~72 min (44.3 mi) |
| Paris Las Vegas | Center Strip | $109/nt | $229/nt | ~72 min (44.3 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 ($$$) | 15–140 guests (Private Strip-View Banquet Rooms) | $1,800 – $9,000 F&B min | ★4.6 (1,458) |
| Superfrico at The Cosmopolitan | Italian American Psychedelic & Entertainment ($$$) | 10–65 guests (Ski Lodge & Odyssey Rooms) | $2,200 – $9,500 F&B min | ★4.2 (1,697) |
| Mon Ami Gabi at Paris Las Vegas | French Bistro (Bellagio Fountain View) ($$$) | 12–80 guests (Atrium & Private Sunroom) | $1,600 – $8,000 F&B min | ★4.7 (34,990) |
| Eiffel Tower Restaurant at Paris |  Elevated French Panorama (11th Floor) ($$$$) | 8–60 guests (Semi-Private & Salon Buyout) | $2,800 – $12,000 F&B min | ★4.6 (6,560) |

## 6. Direct-Answer FAQs

### How much does a wedding at Nelson Ghost Town (Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours) actually cost out-the-door?
Entry-level ceremony packages at Nelson Ghost Town (Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours) start at $850 base price. Once you add $0 venue tax, $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 $952 for a legal marriage (or $850 for a non-legal vow renewal).

### Does Nelson Ghost Town (Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours) allow outside wedding photographers?
Nelson Ghost Town (Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours) permits outside photographers with an outside-vendor fee of approximately $50. Many couples also shoot inside with house photography and hire an independent Strip/Downtown photographer immediately after exiting the chapel.

### Where is Nelson Ghost Town (Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours) located and how far is it from the Strip and Marriage License Bureau?
Nelson Ghost Town (Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours) is located in Red Rock / Desert at 16880 State Hwy 165, Nelson, NV 89046. It is approximately 47.2 miles (~76 minutes by Uber or limo) from the Clark County Marriage License Bureau at 201 E. Clark Ave and roughly 44.5 miles (~73 minutes) from Center Strip (Bellagio/Caesars).

### How many guests fit at Nelson Ghost Town (Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours) and does it offer Elvis or drive-thru weddings?
Nelson Ghost Town (Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours) accommodates up to 50 guests depending on the ceremony space. Ceremony spaces include: Weathered Wooden Ghost Town Wedding Barn/Chapel, Vintage Gas Station, Antique Trucks, Cactus Gardens & Staged Airplane Wreckage. Notable features: Elvis tribute ceremony options, round-trip limousine package options, bilingual Spanish ceremonies.

### What is Nelson Ghost Town (Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours)'s rating and what fine-print details should couples check?
On Google Maps, the wider property listing (Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours) holds a 4.7-star rating across 3,925 overall property ratings covering the overall resort/landmark rather than solely wedding ceremonies. Before booking, couples should verify: Strictly private property with zero tolerance for unannounced/unpermitted photographers or pop-up ceremonies; Cell reception drops to zero inside Eldorado Canyon—pre-arrange Uber/limo return rather than hailing a ride on-site.