Wedding Chapels

Wedding chapels are an alternative to the hassle of traditional weddings when you want less stress and more time to celebrate. Getting married doesn't require spending thousands of dollars on a wedding and compiling a huge guest list. Weddings can be just as elegant and memorable as simple, private affairs. The economical alternative, chapel weddings often offer everything you need for your wedding located at a prime honeymoon spot.

A wedding chapel is a location outside of a church or court of law where vows can be said. Wedding chapels are available in every state, as well as prime location spots.

Everyone knows of the multitude of wedding chapels in Las Vegas and Reno where couples can say their vows to an official dressed as Elvis Presley. But not all wedding chapels are created equal. Many national parks and attractions like Niagara Falls have wedding chapels.

Even The Mall of America in Bloomington Minnesota boasts its own chapel. Some locations even offer different chapels to choose from for an environment that fits your mood and your expectations for the big day. Many tourist resorts as well have wedding chapels and you may not even need to be a guest at the resort to be married in the chapel there. Chapels are easy to find online for almost any location you want.

One draw of a chapel wedding is the chance to get married at your honeymoon spot. Saying one's vows while overlooking mountains, waterfalls and forests provides for great photo opportunities, as well. Though the wedding may not be a public gala, it will definitely be remembered as a special time for the bride, groom and those who may attend. Also, chapel weddings allow for a calm and private wedding, from the traditional to themed and fantasy weddings.

Some wedding chapels offer wedding packages, from the pre-ceremony primp to the reception dinner. Different combinations of wedding essentials are available. Wedding chapels offer a variety of services to simplify the marriage experience. Often chapels have wedding planners at your service and all of the supplies you'll need for the ceremony and reception at hand.

They may have hairstylists and makeup artists, as well as spa and salon facilities. Many chapels offer to shoot and develop photos, offer transportation, and flower arrangements, as well as bouquets and flowers. The essential wedding minister is also provided.

The couple can usually invite small amount of people, from 2 - 25. At your request, many wedding chapels will provide flowers, cake and decorations in your desired colors. They can also cater food for a reception.

It's best to schedule a chapel and the lodging for the wedding as early as possible. Also, make sure the person who is performing the ceremony is licensed to do so you are sure you are legally married.

Wedding chapels may have various requirements for the couple. In the United States, for example, wedding chapels must usually request for a marriage license and proof of age of the couple, since requirements for minors to marry varies from state to state.