# The Secret Garden Weddings and Events — Out-the-Door Las Vegas Wedding Fee Breakdown & Venue Guide

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- **Status:** active
- **Category:** Standalone Wedding Chapels
- **Corridor / Neighborhood:** Off-Strip
- **Address:** 3333 Raven Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89139
- **Phone:** (725) 221-8834
- **Official Rate Sheet / Package Source:** https://www.secretgardenweddinglv.com/package-details (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 (The Secret Garden – Wedding Venue):** ★4.4 / 5.0 (134 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 | $7,750 | Lowest eligible ceremony package |
| Typical Mid-Tier Package | $12,500 | 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 | 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)** | **$8,501** | **Calculated from entry ceremony package + tax + minister fee + $102 license** |
| **Estimated Out-the-Door (Entry Vow Renewal)** | **$8,399** | **$0 marriage license required** |

## 2. Ceremony Room Specs & Policies

- **Max Guest Capacity:** Up to 500 guests
- **Ceremony Spaces:** Main Garden Gazebo, Cinderella Carriage & Secondary Gazebo, Indoor Chandelier Ballroom (200 Seated)
- **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 |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Intimate All-Inclusive Estate Package | $7,750 | 50 | 6.5 hours of exclusive private estate & garden access (ceremony + reception), Officiant, 3.5-hour open bar, buffet catering, custom wedding cake, DJ/MC & fresh florals, Bridal & groom dressing suites |
| Grand Garden & Ballroom All-Inclusive Package | $18,895 | 200 | 6.5-hour exclusive indoor/outdoor estate celebration for up to 200 indoor (up to 500 outdoor), Officiant, 3.5-hour open bar, full dinner catering, tiered cake, DJ, centerpieces & coordination |

## 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 | ~17 min (5.9 mi) |
| Caesars Palace Las Vegas | Center Strip | $189/nt | $349/nt | ~20 min (8.1 mi) |
| Flamingo Las Vegas | Center Strip | $59/nt | $149/nt | ~20 min (8.1 mi) |
| The LINQ Hotel + Experience | Center Strip | $69/nt | $159/nt | ~20 min (8.2 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 ($$$) | 15–140 guests (Private Strip-View Banquet Rooms) | $1,800 – $9,000 F&B min | ★4.6 (1,458) |
| Vanderpump Cocktail Garden at Caesars Palace | Lush Garden Cocktails & Small Plates ($$$) | 10–50 guests (Semi-Private Garden Alcoves) | $1,500 – $6,500 F&B min | ★4.1 (2,331) |
| Delmonico Steakhouse at The Venetian | Emeril Lagasse Creole Steakhouse ($$$$) | 12–90 guests (3 Private Rooms) | $2,500 – $12,000 F&B min | ★4.5 (2,072) |
| Bouchon by Thomas Keller at The Venetian | French Bistro & Garden Courtyard ($$$) | 14–85 guests (Private Salon & Poolside Garden) | $2,400 – $11,500 F&B min | ★4.6 (4,144) |

## 6. Direct-Answer FAQs

### How much does a wedding at The Secret Garden Weddings and Events actually cost out-the-door?
Entry-level ceremony packages at The Secret Garden Weddings and Events start at $7,750 base price. Once you add the 8.375% 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 $8,501 for a legal marriage (or $8,399 for a non-legal vow renewal).

### Does The Secret Garden Weddings and Events allow outside wedding photographers?
Yes. The Secret Garden Weddings and Events 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 The Secret Garden Weddings and Events located and how far is it from the Strip and Marriage License Bureau?
The Secret Garden Weddings and Events is located in Off-Strip at 3333 Raven Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89139. It is approximately 12.6 miles (~26 minutes by Uber or limo) from the Clark County Marriage License Bureau at 201 E. Clark Ave and roughly 7.7 miles (~21 minutes) from Center Strip (Bellagio/Caesars).

### How many guests fit at The Secret Garden Weddings and Events and does it offer Elvis or drive-thru weddings?
The Secret Garden Weddings and Events accommodates up to 500 guests depending on the ceremony space. Ceremony spaces include: Main Garden Gazebo, Cinderella Carriage & Secondary Gazebo, Indoor Chandelier Ballroom (200 Seated). Notable features: bilingual Spanish ceremonies.

### What is The Secret Garden Weddings and Events's rating and what fine-print details should couples check?
The Secret Garden Weddings and Events holds a 4.4-star rating across 134 Google Maps reviews. Before booking, couples should verify: All-inclusive estate model ($7,750+); does not offer quick 30-minute ceremony-only elopements; Pricing chart requires date/guest-count quote confirmation.