# Shalimar Wedding Chapel — Out-the-Door Las Vegas Wedding Fee Breakdown & Venue Guide

- **Canonical HTML Page:** https://lasvegasweddingchapel.com/chapels/shalimar-wedding-chapel
- **Markdown Twin:** https://lasvegasweddingchapel.com/chapels/shalimar-wedding-chapel.md
- **Status:** active
- **Category:** Standalone Wedding Chapels
- **Corridor / Neighborhood:** Arts District
- **Address:** 1401 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89104
- **Phone:** (702) 382-7372
- **Official Rate Sheet / Package Source:** https://shalimarweddingchapel.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 Chapel Reviews (Shalimar Wedding Chapel):** ★4.6 / 5.0 (168 Google ratings)
- **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 | $59 | Lowest eligible ceremony package |
| Typical Mid-Tier Package | $199 | Mid-tier package benchmark |
| Mandatory Cash Minister / Officiant Fee | $75 | Paid at check-in unless $0 included |
| Chauffeur / Limo Cash Gratuity | $40 | Conditional: applies only to packages with limo pickup |
| Venue Tax / Service Surcharge | 8.375% | 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)** | **$241** | **Calculated from entry ceremony package + tax + minister fee + $102 license** |
| **Estimated Out-the-Door (Entry Vow Renewal)** | **$139** | **$0 marriage license required** |

## 2. Ceremony Room Specs & Policies

- **Max Guest Capacity:** Up to 35 guests
- **Ceremony Spaces:** Shalimar Main Chapel
- **Outside (BYO) Photographer Policy:** Outside Photographer Prohibited
- **Elvis Packages:** Yes
- **Drive-Thru Window:** No
- **HD Livestreaming:** Yes
- **Spanish / Bilingual Officiant:** Available

## 3. Sample Ceremony Packages

| Package Name | Base Price | Max Guests | Key Inclusions |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Sweet & Simple | $59 | 0 | Intimate chapel ceremony (couple only), Use of chapel silk flowers, Ceremony music |
| I Do Package | $99 | 10 | Chapel ceremony for up to 10 guests, Bouquet & boutonniere, 3 ceremony photos |
| Package C (Traditional with Limo) | $389 | 35 | Chapel ceremony for up to 35 seated guests, 1.5-hour stretch limousine service, Fresh rose bouquet & boutonniere, Photo package, ceremony video & live webcam |
| Memories (Elvis Package) | $399 | 35 | Elvis tribute artist performs songs and escorts bride, Fresh floral bouquet & boutonniere, Expanded photo & video package |

## 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 ENGLiSH Hotel, Las Vegas, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (21+) | Arts District / Chapel Row | $159/nt | $249/nt | ~4 min (0.6 mi) |
| Golden Nugget Las Vegas | Downtown / Fremont | $79/nt | $169/nt | ~6 min (1.4 mi) |
| SAHARA Las Vegas | North Strip / Arts District | $79/nt | $169/nt | ~6 min (1.2 mi) |
| Circa Resort & Casino (21+) | Downtown / Fremont | $139/nt | $269/nt | ~7 min (1.5 mi) |

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

| Restaurant | Cuisine | Private Room Cap. | Est. F&B Minimum | Google Rating |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Esther's Kitchen (Arts District) | Seasonal Artisanal Italian & Sourdough Pasta ($$) | 12–70 guests (Expanded Arts District PDR & Patio) | $1,500 – $6,800 F&B min | ★4.6 (5,276) |
| Golden Steer Steakhouse | Vintage 1958 Vegas Steakhouse ($$$$) | 12–55 guests (3 Vintage Private Rooms) | $2,500 – $8,500 F&B min | ★4.6 (6,034) |
| Carson Kitchen Downtown | Chef-Driven New American & Rooftop Patio ($$) | 12–65 guests (Rooftop Courtyard Buyout) | $1,400 – $5,500 F&B min | ★4.6 (3,871) |
| Park on Fremont | Whimsical Garden Patio Gastropub ($$) | 12–80 guests (Back Garden Patio Buyout) | $1,100 – $4,500 F&B min | ★4.4 (2,303) |

## 6. Direct-Answer FAQs

### How much does a wedding at Shalimar Wedding Chapel actually cost out-the-door?
Entry-level ceremony packages at Shalimar Wedding Chapel start at $59 base price. Once you add the 8.375% Nevada venue tax/service surcharge, $75 mandatory cash minister fee, and the $102.00 Clark County Marriage License (cash rate; $105.29 by card), the estimated out-the-door cost starts at $241 for a legal marriage (or $139 for a non-legal vow renewal). Upper-tier packages that include courtesy limousine transport typically add a ~$40 cash driver gratuity.

### Does Shalimar Wedding Chapel allow outside wedding photographers?
No. Like many Las Vegas chapels and casino resorts, Shalimar Wedding Chapel restricts third-party photographers inside the ceremony room (house photography packages are used during the ceremony), though you can hire any independent photographer for Strip, Fremont, or hotel portraits afterward.

### Where is Shalimar Wedding Chapel located and how far is it from the Strip and Marriage License Bureau?
Shalimar Wedding Chapel is located in Arts District at 1401 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89104. It is approximately 1 miles (~5 minutes by Uber or limo) from the Clark County Marriage License Bureau at 201 E. Clark Ave and roughly 4.2 miles (~13 minutes) from Center Strip (Bellagio/Caesars).

### How many guests fit at Shalimar Wedding Chapel and does it offer Elvis or drive-thru weddings?
Shalimar Wedding Chapel accommodates up to 35 guests depending on the ceremony space. Ceremony spaces include: Shalimar Main Chapel. Notable features: Elvis tribute ceremony options, round-trip limousine package options, ceremony livestreaming, bilingual Spanish ceremonies, late-night / 24-hour ceremony availability.

### What is Shalimar Wedding Chapel's rating and what fine-print details should couples check?
Shalimar Wedding Chapel holds a 4.6-star rating across 168 Google Maps reviews. Before booking, couples should verify: Mandatory $75 minister fee plus a $25+ photographer fee more than double the cost of the $59 base package before license; Maximum capacity is 35 seated guests.