Las Vegas Wedding City not just for celebrities: How Sin City has come to be the legendary setting and venue for some famous couples. And why not you too?
Las Vegas is best known for its vibrant nightlife, jaw-dropping casinos, and endless entertainment opportunities. However, Sin City can easily be called “Wedding City,” judging by how many people decide to tie the knot over there. According to the New York Times, around 80,000 couples said “I do” in 2022 alone. Looking at those stats, you can imagine there’s no shortage of wedding venues in Vegas.
With its natural appeal for lovebirds, Las Vegas is also an attraction for celebrities looking for a place to get married. Kourtney Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez are just two A-lister stars who decided to get married in the fun capital of the world. We invite you to discover more celebrity weddings that have taken place in Las Vegas over the years.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck: 20 Years After First Date
This is one of Hollywood’s most notable love stories. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck first met in 2002 and dated for two years, leading to a tabloid frenzy. Unfortunately, the relationship ended in 2004 with a quiet breakup. Afterward, both celebrities entered different relationships and started families. Affleck married Jennifer Garner between 2005 and 2018, having three kids together. Lopez was married to Marc Anthony from 2004 to 2014.
The couple had twins Emme and Max in 2008. With both marriages over, love returned to the couple that made the headlines in 2002. Lopez and Affleck were seen together in 2021, and rumors about a possible relationship were sparked. Eventually, they officially announced their rekindled romance and married in Las Vegas in 2022.
On July 17th, 2022, Jennifer Lopez announced via her On The JLo email that she and Ben Affleck had gotten married. The couple tied the knot at the Little White Chapel just before midnight the night before.
Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker: Three Weddings
We know that celebrities love to go overboard sometimes. However, nothing says you’re rich and famous like having three ceremonies for the same wedding. That’s the case for Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, who celebrated their marriage three times. They first walked down the aisle in Sin City before having a legal ceremony in Santa Barbara. To top things off, the couple enjoyed a grand Italian wedding, and if that’s not celebrating love, we don’t know what it is.
The wedding in Vegas saw the two lovebirds sitting in front of the altar before an Elvis Presley impersonator – the classic way. Elvis, naturally, serenaded them and officiated the wedding at the One Love Wedding Chapel. They danced, kissed, and hugged. Afterward, Elvis sang three songs, and they walked out. Needless to say, the ceremony was brief.
Elvis and Priscilla Presley: The Original Las Vegas Wedding
You may wonder why Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker requested an Elvis impersonator officiating their wedding. Believe it or not, this tradition began when the King of Rock and Roll married in Sin City. Of course, there were no conventional Las Vegas wedding chapels back in 1967; instead, Elvis and Priscilla chose the Aladdin Hotel for an intimate and brief ceremony.
Priscilla said the wedding was highly unusual, with just the lovebirds’ closest friends and family present. They preferred intimacy and close pals instead of a fan club or a circus. Of course, Elvis couldn’t disappoint his close friends, so he held a banquet with 100 guests, where the newlyweds cut a six-tier wedding cake packed with
Bruce Willis and Demi Moore: Friends Forever
Since we’ve started to go down memory lane with Elvis and his beautiful wife, here’s another blast from the past. It’s about when Bruce Wills and Demi Moore eloped to Las Vegas in 1987. Unfortunately, the marriage only lasted until 1998 but resulted in three amazing kids – Rumer Willis, Scout Willis, and Tallulah Willis.
Unfortunately, Bruce Willis was diagnosed with an aggressive form of dementia, and his health is deteriorating fast. But as a testament to the fact that love continues even after a divorce, Demi is still close to Bruce in these challenging times and helps his current wife (Emma Willis) with the delicate situation that he’s in.
Final Words
With its countless wedding venues, from the classic chapels to the luxurious hotels, the city offers a perfect blend of fun, romance, and excitement. From Elvis and Priscilla Presley to Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, Las Vegas has seen some of the most iconic celebrity weddings in history. Of course, the list can go on for ages, but we’re letting you discover the other big celebrities who married in Vegas.
