# Sunset Gardens — Out-the-Door Las Vegas Wedding Fee Breakdown & Venue Guide

- **Canonical HTML Page:** https://lasvegasweddingchapel.com/chapels/sunset-gardens
- **Markdown Twin:** https://lasvegasweddingchapel.com/chapels/sunset-gardens.md
- **Status:** active
- **Category:** Standalone Wedding Chapels
- **Corridor / Neighborhood:** Off-Strip
- **Address:** 3931 E Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89120
- **Phone:** (702) 456-9986
- **Official Rate Sheet / Package Source:** https://sunsetgardens.com/wedding-chapel/ (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 — Sunset Gardens:** ★4.7 / 5.0 (646 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 | $495 | Lowest eligible ceremony package |
| Typical Mid-Tier Package | $4,995 | Mid-tier package benchmark |
| Mandatory Cash Minister / Officiant Fee | $100 | Paid at check-in unless $0 included |
| Chauffeur / Limo Cash Gratuity | $0 | 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)** | **$738** | **Calculated from entry ceremony package + tax + minister fee + $102 license** |
| **Estimated Out-the-Door (Entry Vow Renewal)** | **$636** | **$0 marriage license required** |

## 2. Ceremony Room Specs & Policies

- **Max Guest Capacity:** Up to 280 guests
- **Ceremony Spaces:** Sunset Gardens Wedding Chapel, The Garden Room, The Terrace Room, The Sunset Room, The Cellar, The Side Yard
- **Outside (BYO) Photographer Policy:** BYO Photographer: Free ($0)
- **Elvis Packages:** No
- **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 |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Goin' To The Chapel Ceremony Package (Up to 8 Guests) | $495 | 8 | Private ceremony in the standalone Sunset Gardens Wedding Chapel, Fresh bouquet & boutonniere, Professional photography with UNLIMITED digital photos and full print release ($795 tier covers up to 15 guests, expandable to 25) |
| From This Day Forward (All-Inclusive Micro Reception) | $4,995 | 30 | Chapel ceremony (minister included!) + 3-hour private reception for up to 30 guests, Buffet dinner, custom wedding cake, champagne toast, DJ/MC, Fresh bridal florals & unlimited digital photography with print release |
| Say I Do (All-Inclusive Ceremony & Reception) | $7,995 | 50 | Chapel ceremony (minister included) + 4-hour reception for up to 50 guests, Full buffet catering, bar service, custom tiered cake, DJ/MC, centerpieces, Fresh florals & unlimited digital photography with copyright release |

## 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 |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Mandalay Bay & Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas | South Strip | $149/nt | $289/nt | ~18 min (6.4 mi) |
| Wynn & Encore Las Vegas | North Strip | $329/nt | $599/nt | ~20 min (7.2 mi) |
| The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas | Center Strip | $259/nt | $479/nt | ~20 min (7.1 mi) |
| Paris Las Vegas | Center Strip | $109/nt | $229/nt | ~20 min (6.9 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 ($$$) | 12–50 guests (Private Room) | $1,600 – $6,500 F&B min | ★4.6 (2,727) |
| Golden Steer Steakhouse | Vintage 1958 Vegas Steakhouse ($$$$) | 12–55 guests (3 Vintage Private Rooms) | $2,500 – $8,500 F&B min | ★4.6 (6,034) |

## 6. Direct-Answer FAQs

### How much does a wedding at Sunset Gardens actually cost out-the-door?
Entry-level ceremony packages at Sunset Gardens start at $495 base price. Once you add the 8.375% Nevada venue tax/service surcharge, $100 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 $738 for a legal marriage (or $636 for a non-legal vow renewal).

### Does Sunset Gardens allow outside wedding photographers?
Yes. Sunset Gardens 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 Sunset Gardens located and how far is it from the Strip and Marriage License Bureau?
Sunset Gardens is located in Off-Strip at 3931 E Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89120. It is approximately 9.4 miles (~22 minutes by Uber or limo) from the Clark County Marriage License Bureau at 201 E. Clark Ave and roughly 7.3 miles (~21 minutes) from Center Strip (Bellagio/Caesars).

### How many guests fit at Sunset Gardens and does it offer Elvis or drive-thru weddings?
Sunset Gardens accommodates up to 280 guests depending on the ceremony space. Ceremony spaces include: Sunset Gardens Wedding Chapel, The Garden Room, The Terrace Room, The Sunset Room, The Cellar, The Side Yard. Notable features: bilingual Spanish ceremonies.

### What is Sunset Gardens's rating and what fine-print details should couples check?
On Google Maps, the wider property listing (Sunset Gardens) holds a 4.7-star rating across 646 overall property ratings covering the overall resort/landmark rather than solely wedding ceremonies. Before booking, couples should verify: $100 cash minister fee applies on ceremony-only packages ($495/$795); Ceremony-only chapel bookings cap at 25 guests (larger groups book ceremony + reception packages).