A Special Memory Wedding Chapel vs. Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel
Traditional stained-glass elegance and drive-thru convenience Downtown versus fog machines, theatrical lighting, and 30+ Elvis, Disco, Gothic & Sci-Fi themes.
Itemized 2026 Out-the-Door fee & policy scorecard
| Fee / Policy Line Item | A Special Memory Wedding Chapel | Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest Brochure Base Package | $199 | $159 |
| Check-In Cash Minister Fee | $60 | $60 |
| Chauffeur / Limo Gratuity (When Limo Used) | $40 | $40 |
| Venue Tax / Service Surcharge | 8.375% | 19% |
| Clark County Marriage License | $102.00 cash ($105.29 card) | $102.00 cash ($105.29 card) |
| True Legal Out-the-Door Lowest | $418 | $351 |
| Vow Renewal Out-the-Door (No $102 License) | $316 | $249 |
| Outside (BYO) Photographer Rule | Outside Photographer Prohibited | Outside Photographer Prohibited |
| Max Ceremony Guest Capacity | Up to 85 guests | Up to 80 guests |
| Elvis / Drive-Thru / Livestream | Elvis: Yes · Drive-Thru: Yes · Stream: Yes | Elvis: Yes · Drive-Thru: Yes · Stream: Yes |
| Ride from Marriage License Bureau | ~4 min (0.4 mi) | ~5 min (0.9 mi) |
| Official Rate Sheet Proof (Checked Oct 2026) | Verify A Special Memory Wedding Chapel Rate Sheet ↗ | Verify Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel Rate Sheet ↗ |
Our verdict: A Special Memory Wedding Chapel vs. Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel
A Special Memory delivers timeless white-chapel tradition at great value; Viva Las Vegas is the #1 stage in town for over-the-top theatrical themed weddings.
A Special Memory Wedding Chapel starts at approximately $418 Out-the-Door for a legal marriage (base package $199 plus mandatory cash minister donation, tax/service surcharge, and the $102 Clark County Marriage License), while Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel starts at approximately $351 Out-the-Door (base package $159).
At A Special Memory Wedding Chapel, outside photographers are: Outside Photographer Prohibited. At Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel, outside photographers are: Outside Photographer Prohibited.
A Special Memory delivers timeless white-chapel tradition at great value; Viva Las Vegas is the #1 stage in town for over-the-top theatrical themed weddings.