What this solves
Most couples searching "vow renewal Las Vegas" end up on chapel websites advertising wedding packages — then wonder why a $400 package includes a license they don't need. A vow renewal is a symbolic ceremony; no marriage license, no waiting period, no witnesses required by the state. The chapel is selling the moment, not the paperwork. This calculator matches the moment's actual weight to the package's actual cost.
Key distinction: if you want a fresh legal marriage in Nevada on the same day as the renewal, you need a $77 marriage license from Clark County (valid 1 year, no waiting period, no blood test). Most couples treat the renewal as purely symbolic.
The calculator
Context
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How to read the result
- Years since original sets the emotional weight. A 5-year renewal is light; a 25th is a milestone.
- Original wedding style drives contrast. If the original was a big traditional wedding, a small drive-thru renewal is a meaningful inversion. If the original was a Vegas chapel, scaling up makes sense.
- Package tier is what the chapel actually delivers. Quick renewals are 5-minute ceremonies; Premium is a full chapel production.
- Guests matter for space. Most basic chapels cap at 6; mid-tier caps at 12; only premium handles 25+.
- Marriage license is only needed if you want a fresh legal ceremony. Most vow renewals skip this — your original marriage is still valid.
Limitations
- "Vow renewal" and "wedding" are often priced the same at chapels, even though the legal paperwork differs. Always confirm the package excludes the $77 license unless you want one.
- If you were married outside the US and want to use the renewal for paperwork reasons (immigration, name change, etc.), you almost certainly need a fresh marriage license. Talk to an immigration attorney first.
- Custom destination-style renewals (rooftop, garden, hotel suite) book 60–90 days out in peak season. Quick renewals are usually same-day.
- Some chapels charge an officiant fee for the renewal script even when "included" in the package. Confirm at booking.
- This tool does not include the celebration dinner, photos, or post-ceremony party. Add separately.
FAQ
Do I need a marriage license for a vow renewal?
No, not for a symbolic renewal. Your original marriage is still legally valid. If you want a fresh legal ceremony in Nevada, the license is $77 (Clark County Clerk, valid 1 year, no waiting period, no blood test).
How much does a vow renewal at the Little White Chapel cost?
Quick drive-thru renewal packages start at $99. Chapel renewal ceremonies with photos start around $300. Themed packages (Elvis officiant, themed decor) run $500–$800. Premium full-chapel renewals with video hit $1,200+. The Little White Chapel is the most popular renewal venue on the Strip.
Can my kids be in a vow renewal ceremony?
Yes. Many couples include children from a previous marriage or joint family as part of the renewal. Some chapels offer a "family vow" add-on ($50–$150) where officiant says a few lines for the kids.
What's the best milestone for a renewal?
10th and 25th are the most popular. 10th is "we made it a decade" — significant but not grand. 25th (silver) is a major milestone worth a bigger trip. Some couples renew on their actual wedding date; others on a meaningful anniversary date (first home, first child, recovery from illness).
Sources
- Little White Chapel — official renewal package pricing 2026 (drive-thru from $99, chapel from $300)
- A Special Memory Wedding Chapel, Graceland Wedding Chapel, Vegas Weddings — 2026 renewal packages
- Clark County Marriage License Bureau — $77 fee, 1-year validity, no waiting period (NV Revised Statutes 122.040, 2026)