Vegas Weddings
Vegas Weddings is a wedding chapel located at 555 South 3rd Street in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada.[1] Founded in 2001 by Cliff Evarts, who remains its owner,[2][1][3] the chapel has performed over 100,000 weddings, including ceremonies for public figures such as singer Usher and actor John Schneider.[4][5][6]
History
Vegas Weddings was founded in 2001 by Cliff Evarts.[2][1][3] The current downtown Las Vegas chapel building opened in August 2008, a $3 million multivenue facility designed to resemble an English country church.[1] The chapel offers traditional ceremonies, drive-through service, and walk-up service.[1][7] Vegas Weddings has performed over 100,000 weddings since opening.[3]
Melody Willis-Williams serves as president of the chapel.[5][4][8]
Notable weddings
- Usher married Jenn Goicoechea at Vegas Weddings on February 11, 2024, immediately following his Super Bowl LVIII halftime performance. The ceremony took place at the chapel's "Fast Lane" drive-thru venue, with Ron DeCar officiating in an Elvis-themed ceremony and Jonnetta Patton (Usher's mother) serving as witness.[4][9][10][5][7]
- John Schneider, known for The Dukes of Hazzard, married Dee Dee Sorvino, the widow of actor Paul Sorvino, at Vegas Weddings on July 23, 2024. The ceremony took place in a white convertible that was once owned by Usher.[6][11]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 O'Reiley, Tim (June 26, 2011). "Nevadan at Work: When couples walk aisle or drive through, exec works for memorable 'I dos'". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Katsilometes, John (November 14, 2022). "Iconic Las Vegas wedding chapel sold". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Vegas Weddings". Vegas Weddings. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
With over 2 decades of experience and more than 100,000 weddings under our belt
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Hasan, Sadiba (February 13, 2024). "Usher Gets Married After the Super Bowl". The New York Times. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Abraham, Mya (February 13, 2024). "Usher Marries Longtime Partner, Jenn, In Intimate Las Vegas Ceremony". Vibe. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Wright, Tracy; Nolasco, Stephanie (July 25, 2024). "John Schneider and Dee Dee Sorvino marry in surprise Las Vegas wedding". KTVU Fox 2. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Dolak, Kevin (February 13, 2024). "Usher and Jennifer Goicoechea Wed in Post-Super Bowl Ceremony". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- ↑ Breen, Kerry (December 27, 2023). "Las Vegas expects this New Year's Eve will set a wedding record — and a pop-up airport license bureau is helping with the rush". CBS News. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- ↑ Rubenstein, Janine (February 14, 2024). "Usher in Love! Exclusive Wedding Photos from the Star's Surprise Post-Super Bowl Ceremony with Jenn Goicoechea". People. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- ↑ Clements, Erin (February 14, 2024). "All About the Las Vegas Drive-Thru Wedding Venue Where Usher and Jennifer Goicoechea Tied the Knot". People. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- ↑ Speakman, Kimberlee (August 2, 2024). "John Schneider and Dee Dee Sorvino Have Wedding Party in Hollywood After Las Vegas Elopement". People. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
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