Little Church of the West

Built in 1942, the Little Church of the West is truly the grandmother of all Las Vegas Wedding Chapels. Most noteworthy, for 75 years wedding couples and celebrities have chosen the Little Church of the West for their wedding venue. Especially relevant now being the oldest building on the Las Vegas Strip the Little Church of the West was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Situated within walking distance of the Fabulous Las Vegas Sign our Las Vegas Wedding Chapel is the only free-standing chapel in the heart of the famed Las Vegas Strip. There is plenty of parking for your guests and we are a short trip from your Downtown Las Vegas Hotel, your Las Vegas strip location, or the Clark county marriage bureau.

Little Church of the West is the oldest wedding chapel in Las Vegas. Since 1942 this beautiful chapel had led the way for Vegas weddings. The chapel is situated in the heart of the Las Vegas strip and has been placed on the registry of historic places. Countless stars and celebrities have walked down the aisle at the Little Church of the West. We would be honored to be part of your special day.

Chapel Tour. The Little Church of the West in Las Vegas was designed by William J. Moore Jr. as part of his plan for a new resort hotel. Moore worked as an architect and builder in California for R. E Griffith, his uncle.

Moore explained that he wanted to be able to take advantage of the growing and lucrative market for wedding chapels in the region. Original Las Vegas freestanding chapel. Although the Little Church of the West was originally built for business, it was the first facility specifically designed as a wedding venue. Other buildings that were previously in use have been converted to make them available for weddings.

The Old Vegas Charm is for the modern couple who are getting married. Originally constructed as part of the Last Frontier Hotel, the Little Church of the West preserves the Las Vegas heritage with its distinctive architecture. This is a replica of an old mining community church. The chapel's exterior is cedar, while its interior is California redwood.

It looks exactly the same as it did when it was built. This chapel speaks to the beginning days of Las Vegas, when the city's business district was limited to the three blocks that make up Fremont Street. Las Vegas Weddings. As Las Vegas grew, Fremont Street became a hub for wall-to-wall casino activity.

The stage was set for the Little Church of the West, which will be a part of Las Vegas' history. First-class resorts began to appear on the landscape and major entertainment companies lit up the marquis. The Little Church, a part of Las Vegas History Chapel. This honor is a testament to the historic significance of the Little Church, which is the only place in Las Vegas with such a listing on the National Registry of Historical Places.

The structure must maintain its original integrity as one of the conditions for inclusion. According to the current owner, it has not been altered. Although there has been some painting and recarpeting, the original chapel pews were built in 1942. Although the four Victorian lamps used to light the chapel were originally from railroad cars in 19th century, they have been made electric.

The Little Church of the West, which is the oldest structure still standing on the Las Vegas Strip, will celebrate its 75th birthday in 2017. The Historic Wedding Chapel of Vegas: How has this little chapel survived the changes and facelifts that have accompanied the Las Vegas Strip? Simply, it was moved three times. In 1954, the chapel moved its first location from the Last Frontier Hotel's north to the South Side. It was relocated to the grounds of Hacienda Hotel in 1978 to allow for the construction of Fashion Show Mall.

In 1996 the chapel moved to the current spot on Russell Road and Las Vegas Boulevard to make way for Mandalay Bay Hotel Casino. Smith said that the unique look and historical significance of this chapel have made it a popular choice. The chapel is a place of mystery. Nevada is the marriage capital of world.

The easy-to-use marriage laws helped to make this a thriving business. Nevada was not like other states that required a waiting period or blood testing. These are less important reasons to travel to Nevada for marriage today, as the laws in other states change, but they still hold significance for those from countries like Germany, which has very strict laws regarding marriage. In fact, 22 people were married here last year.

However, Americans will find getting married in Las Vegas easy, affordable, and memorable. For a guided Chapel Tour, visitors can stop by the Little Church of the West. Visitors may have to wait until the wedding ceremony is over before they can enter. Before entering the chapel, please visit the chapel office.

To learn more, visit the Little Church of the West blog and our Wedding FAQ page. Famous Weddings at the Little Church of the West Betty GrableandHarry James 1943 Andy Russelland Felix Jackson 1945 Zsa Zsa Gabrielor and George Sanders 1949 Fernando Lamasand Arlene Dahl 1963 Judy Garlandand Mark Herron 1965 David Cassidy, Bob Geldof and Kay Lenz 1986 Dudley Moore 1988 Brogan Lane and Redd Foxx 1991 Richard Gere 1991 Noel Gallagher 1991 Meg Matthews 1991 Noel Gallagher 1997 Billy Bob Thornton & Angelina Piper and Chris Evans 2001 Jodie sweetin and Anya Parampil and Cody Herpin and Cody Herpin and Billie Piper and Chris Evans 2000 Billie Piper and Chris Evans 2001 Jodie and Cody Herpin and Chris Evans 2001 Jodie Sweetin (2007) Mickey Rooney and Anya Parampil Outstanding service is the norm at Little Church of the West. Dan, Director of Operations Dan was raised in small towns just outside London. Dan, who spent 14 years in the photo department of cruise companies such as Cunard, Royal Caribbean, and Disney Cruise Lines, moved to Las Vegas.

Dan joined the Little Church of the West in February 2012. He oversees the global marketing, photography and wedding planning departments. Dan can be found at any of Las Vegas' many golf courses when he isn't working. Tracy assistant manager Tracy has over 21 years experience providing exceptional customer service.

Tracy is an expert in every area of the Chapel. Tracy has been a professional photographer for 16 years. She graduated from AIP with a Bachelor's degree in Science and Photography. She is a professional because of her passion, strength, and knowledge.

Tracy loves meeting couples all around the globe and creating memorable experiences for them. Tracy hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She loves to travel, experience new places, and spend time with her husband and daughter Nicole Las Vegas Wedding planner. Nicole is a native of Las Vegas and has over ten years of experience in the hospitality industry and concierge.

Because she is a romantic by nature and has a passion for detail and perfection, she was thrilled to be a wedding consultant. This role proved to be a great fit for her and the many couples that she works with every day. Nicole is an exceptional customer service representative who will help make your dream wedding a reality. Her passions outside of wedding planning include fashion, travel, Zumba and her daughter.

April Las Vegas Wedding Coordinator April is just a call away if you have any questions about your big day. I am the one to ring. My goal is to make your wedding day flawless and on-time. We will do our best to make your day memorable.

The Little Church Of The West is a wonderful place to begin. I am originally from Cali and now live in the Las Vegas Valley. Our office is located on the southern end of the Strip, just north of Welcome to Vegas Sign. April is available to help you make your day unforgettable at 1-702-739-77971 Las Vegas Wedding planner.

Born in Las Vegas, Yvette spent 10 years working in the industry. Because of her passion for people, she thrives in this job. She enjoys being with all the couples and loves going to work. She loves making dreams come true.

When she's not working on weddings or helping couples, she enjoys spending time with her family, including her son and daughter. Yvette loves to hang out downtown Las Vegas and to see live performances. Bunny, originally from the east coast moved to Las Vegas to continue her career in floral design in 2001. Her floral dreams were realized when she was offered a position at the Little Church of the West.

She has had complete creative control of the flower department as lead designer. Bunny's floral designs were featured on television and in print, such as Royal Pains Magazine, Piers Morgan, and Piers Morgan. He married Paris Hilton at The Little Church of the West in Las Vegas. Bunny is passionate about creating the perfect wedding flowers for you.

He has created many floral designs for various events. James Lead Photographer, Social Media Specialist James loves taking pictures and has been taking them since he was a child. James was four years old when he found his father's camera. He took blurry photos of his face and has been taking pictures ever since.

James has had many other jobs, but he has not lost his passion for photography and cameras. This has been his one passion in life, and it never felt like work. James takes his photographs with a smile no matter what length of the shoot or the weight of the camera. He loves taking photos and is grateful to be paid for doing something he enjoys.

Boris Rivero, Boris's Photographer, was born in Havana (Cuba). Although he graduated from Computer Sciences University in 2013, he is a Computer Science Engineer. However, capturing special moments, colors and emotions with photography has been his passion since childhood. He decided in 2010, to study Photography at the Cuban Photography School Fototeca de Cuba.

He later started his own photography studio. He enjoys traveling with his family, including his two daughters and their dog. His camera is always with him. Albert is a native Texan who loves philosophy, music and photography.

He enjoys music and photography. He also loves comedy, stand-up, as well as general humor. Although he has held many different jobs over the years, his passion for photography is growing. When he worked in Houston, he discovered Adobe Photoshop.

My boss asked me to edit photos in Photoshop, and I fell in love. In 2008, his coworker bought him his first DSLR. He decided that photography would be his career. He ended up moving to Las Vegas and now works with us at The Little Church of the West.

Brian minister Brian Mills loves what he does and considers it one of his most fulfilling jobs. He has been officiating weddings since 2001. Brian has a lot of experience as an entertainer and his training. He was most famously Danny Zuko from the European Tour of Grease, and as the Lead Singer and Host of the Tropicana's Les Folies Bergere Show.

Brian is an ordained minister with Universal Life Church and has performed more than 8000 ceremonies. MyVegas Magazine recently named him one of the top 100 men in Las Vegas. His job is a joy and he can't wait for his next wedding to be performed, no matter if it's a traditional or fun Elvis Renewal of Vows.