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If you’re planning on making this New Year’s Eve super memorable, why not make it official? As in, get married! Our city of Las Vegas is ready to help you…

Bride and groom figurine on betting table

Bride and groom figurine on betting table

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If you're planning on making this New Year's Eve super memorable, why not make it official? As in, get married! Our city of Las Vegas is ready to help you tie the knot this New Year's Eve! And if it weren't for the title of this article, you would have never guessed where they're letting you get the wedding documentation for your big day! Yes, the airport!

I mean, how convenient is that?!? Imagine flying in Las Vegas, landing, getting off your plane, then getting your marriage license all before you jump in an Uber.

From Dec. 26 to the 31, Clark County wedding officials are setting up shop at the Harry Reid International Airport, according to the Las Vegas Review Journal. There will be a "Pop up Marriage License Bureau" set up because this New Year's Eve will have a special date -- 12/31/23. Get it? 1 - 2 - 3 - 1 - 2 - 3!

That means, if you know anyone who is traveling to Las Vegas, they'll be able to skip the trip downtown to grab their marriage documents. Funny enough, this isn't the first time our city has done this. They've done it 4 times in the past, do this will be the 5th.

To grab your docs at the airport, swing by Terminal 1 baggage claim from 8am and 5pm until New Year's Eve on the dates mentioned above. But, if you aren't feeling the Harry Reid vibe, you can still head to the main office downtown at 201 E. Clark Street. The downtown office is open from 8am to midnight every day, even on holidays.

I think it's so cool when people have fun/special dates as their anniversary. Remember in 2020, when Jeff and Aimee conducted a leap day wedding for some of our listeners? At the time, we had no idea the world would be shutting down just a few weeks later. What a strange year... but those couples will be celebrating their 1st wedding anniversary next year!

The Best And Worst Nevada Cities For Outdoor Weddings

Wedding season has begun. In general, wedding season extends from late spring and continues through early fall, with weddings peaking in June and September says Brides.com. Most couples opt for Spring and early Fall weddings because temperatures are a bit more comfortable compared to the warmer or colder seasons.

When it comes to weddings, some people scope out venues that offer affordability, space for guests, or a place that practically decorates itself with a stunning backdrop. That's why many couples prefer getting married outdoors.  Whether it be a private estate, a public area like a beach, or your own backyard, some cities may be a better option for an outdoor wedding.

LawnLove.com compared 200 of the biggest U.S. cities based on eight categories to compile a list of the best cities for outdoor wedding venues. They looked at the quality of outdoor wedding venues, access to wedding planners, sunshine, and other metrics.

Best cities for outdoor weddings.

Several cities in Florida and California are at the top, with plenty of access to venues and wedding-related services. The best venue access for outdoor weddings includes Charleston, South Carolina at number one, followed by Savannah (number. 4), Honolulu (number 15), New Orleans (number 10), St. Louis (number 14), and Las Vegas (number 13).

The study found that some smaller cities and suburbs are not so great for nature-themed nuptials, such as Miramar, Florida (number 197), Newark, New Jersey (number 198), and North Las Vegas, Nevada (number 199). They said these cities generally lack venue access, high venue quality, accommodations, and wedding-look resources.

Overall, due to a lack of venues, wedding planners, bridal shops, and accommodations, among other resources, West Valley City, Utah finished at 200.

Check out the full list of the best cities for outdoor weddings here.

Here are the best and worst Nevada cities for outdoor weddings.

Las Vegas

Leave it to Las Vegas to rank at unlucky number 13. But that's still a pretty great ranking and lots of people love tying the knot in Sin City.

Evening decoration of a wedding party. Tables for guests with a garland and lamps

Reno

Not too high on the list but it did rank number 72. However, Reno ranked high for venue access.

wedding set up in

Henderson

Not the best but not exactly the worst is Henderson. It ranked 133 on the list. It could be due to its lack of professional services and venue access scores according to the study.

wedding banquet in garden

North Las Vegas

Second to last on the list is North Las Vegas 199. Unfortunately, that makes it one of the worst for outdoor wedding venues.

Formal Outdoor Dinner Venue
Ransom Garcia is the music director and afternoon host on 1079 Coyote Country. He’s been with the station since 2017, but he’s been on the Las Vegas airwaves since 2003. Although he's Vegas Born AND Raised, Ransom also has on-air duties on sister station Kiss 95.1 in Charlotte, NC. He is also set to be inducted into the Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame in September of 2024. Ransom writes articles about pop culture, human interests, technology, video games and anything affecting Las Vegas.