# Weddings by Mandalay Bay (Chapels, Valley of the Falls & Shark Reef) — Out-the-Door Las Vegas Wedding Fee Breakdown & Venue Guide

- **Canonical HTML Page:** https://lasvegasweddingchapel.com/chapels/weddings-by-mandalay-bay
- **Markdown Twin:** https://lasvegasweddingchapel.com/chapels/weddings-by-mandalay-bay.md
- **Status:** active
- **Category:** Casino & Mega-Resort Chapels
- **Corridor / Neighborhood:** The Strip (South)
- **Address:** 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119
- **Phone:** (702) 632-7490
- **Official Rate Sheet / Package Source:** https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/bltc6ce635bc4868eb2/blt9513a9a2dc91151c/mandalay-bay-weddings-reception-brochure.pdf (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 (Weddings by Mandalay Bay):** ★4.4 / 5.0 (191 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 | $1,200 | Lowest eligible ceremony package |
| Typical Mid-Tier Package | $3,200 | Mid-tier package benchmark |
| Mandatory Cash Minister / Officiant Fee | $0 | 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)** | **$1,443** | **Calculated from entry ceremony package + tax + minister fee + $102 license** |
| **Estimated Out-the-Door (Entry Vow Renewal)** | **$1,341** | **$0 marriage license required** |

## 2. Ceremony Room Specs & Policies

- **Max Guest Capacity:** Up to 100 guests
- **Ceremony Spaces:** Silver Chapel, Gold Chapel, Platinum Chapel, Valley of the Falls (Outdoor), Shark Reef Aquarium — Seascape, Shark Reef Aquarium — Shark Tunnel
- **Outside (BYO) Photographer Policy:** Outside Photographer Prohibited
- **Elvis Packages:** No
- **Drive-Thru Window:** No
- **HD Livestreaming:** Yes
- **Spanish / Bilingual Officiant:** Available

## 3. Sample Ceremony Packages

| Package Name | Base Price | Max Guests | Key Inclusions |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 'I Do' Base Package + Indoor Chapel (Silver/Gold/Platinum) | $1,200 | 100 | $700 'I Do' Base Package + $500 indoor Wedding Chapel venue overlooking Mandalay Beach, Wedding Coordinator, licensed minister, and live pianist (4 songs), Bottle of champagne with logo flutes, tote bag, and round-trip limo to Marriage License Bureau |
| 'I Do' Base + Valley of the Falls Outdoor Oasis | $2,950 | 50 | Open-air ceremony in front of Mandalay Bay's cascading tropical waterfalls & colonnades, Coordinator, minister, music, champagne & flutes, and Marriage License Bureau limousine |
| 'I Do' Base + Shark Reef Aquarium Seascape Ceremony | $3,200 | 50 | Private ceremony inside Seascape looking into the 1.3-million-gallon shipwreck shark & sea turtle tank (includes guest aquarium admission), Coordinator, minister, pianist/music, champagne & flutes, and License Bureau limousine |
| In-Suite Two-Hour Reception / Ballroom Bliss Reception | $2,775 | 50 | In-Suite 2-hr Reception ($2,775++ for 10-20 guests up to $6,580++ for 41-50 guests) with 4 hors d'oeuvres, antipasto, beer/wine/Prosecco & wedding cake; OR Ballroom Bliss 3-hr DJ/bar/cake reception ($6,550 all-in for 25 guests) |

## 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 | ~4 min (0.2 mi) |
| ARIA Resort & Casino / Vdara All-Suite | Center Strip | $209/nt | $379/nt | ~6 min (1.4 mi) |
| The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas | Center Strip | $259/nt | $479/nt | ~7 min (1.6 mi) |
| Bellagio Hotel & Casino | Center Strip | $249/nt | $459/nt | ~8 min (1.9 mi) |

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

| Restaurant | Cuisine | Private Room Cap. | Est. F&B Minimum | Google Rating |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 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) ($$$$) | 8–60 guests (Semi-Private & Salon Buyout) | $2,800 – $12,000 F&B min | ★4.6 (6,560) |
| Lago by Julian Serrano at Bellagio | Coastal Italian Directly on Bellagio Lake ($$$$) | 10–55 guests (Fountain-Front PDR & Patio) | $3,000 – $12,500 F&B min | ★4.1 (3,772) |

## 6. Direct-Answer FAQs

### How much does a wedding at Weddings by Mandalay Bay (Chapels, Valley of the Falls & Shark Reef) actually cost out-the-door?
Entry-level ceremony packages at Weddings by Mandalay Bay (Chapels, Valley of the Falls & Shark Reef) start at $1,200 base price. Once you add the 8.375% Nevada venue tax/service surcharge, $0 minister fee (included), $40 chauffeur gratuity, and the $102.00 Clark County Marriage License (cash rate; $105.29 by card), the estimated out-the-door cost starts at $1,443 for a legal marriage (or $1,341 for a non-legal vow renewal).

### Does Weddings by Mandalay Bay (Chapels, Valley of the Falls & Shark Reef) allow outside wedding photographers?
No. Like many Las Vegas chapels and casino resorts, Weddings by Mandalay Bay (Chapels, Valley of the Falls & Shark Reef) 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 Weddings by Mandalay Bay (Chapels, Valley of the Falls & Shark Reef) located and how far is it from the Strip and Marriage License Bureau?
Weddings by Mandalay Bay (Chapels, Valley of the Falls & Shark Reef) is located in The Strip (South) at 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119. It is approximately 6.9 miles (~20 minutes by Uber or limo) from the Clark County Marriage License Bureau at 201 E. Clark Ave and roughly 1.9 miles (~8 minutes) from Center Strip (Bellagio/Caesars).

### How many guests fit at Weddings by Mandalay Bay (Chapels, Valley of the Falls & Shark Reef) and does it offer Elvis or drive-thru weddings?
Weddings by Mandalay Bay (Chapels, Valley of the Falls & Shark Reef) accommodates up to 100 guests depending on the ceremony space. Ceremony spaces include: Silver Chapel, Gold Chapel, Platinum Chapel, Valley of the Falls (Outdoor), Shark Reef Aquarium — Seascape, Shark Reef Aquarium — Shark Tunnel. Notable features: round-trip limousine package options, ceremony livestreaming, bilingual Spanish ceremonies.

### What is Weddings by Mandalay Bay (Chapels, Valley of the Falls & Shark Reef)'s rating and what fine-print details should couples check?
Weddings by Mandalay Bay (Chapels, Valley of the Falls & Shark Reef) holds a 4.4-star rating across 191 Google Maps reviews. Before booking, couples should verify: Modular base pricing does not automatically bundle flowers or photography—budget extra for Cashman media & florals; Shark Reef Aquarium ceremonies must be scheduled outside peak public aquarium hours (early morning or evening).