Las Vegas continues to face a decline in wedding volume despite its long-standing reputation as the wedding capital of the world and the continued appeal of destination ceremonies. Clark County performed more than 70,000 weddings in 2025, nearly 1,000 fewer than in 2024, marking a 2.6% year-over-year decline. Still, the region remains one of the largest wedding markets globally.
“Almost all of those are destination weddings of people coming to Clark County and Las Vegas to get married,” said Lynne Marie Goya, Clark County Clerk. Since the county began issuing marriage licenses in 1909, it has hosted more than 5 million weddings, with the vast majority tied to travel-driven demand rather than local ceremonies.
In Clark County, even though fewer weddings are occurring, the wedding industry still generates about $3.3 billion per year. The area is home to 75 stand-alone wedding chapels, along with numerous casino and resort-based wedding services, reinforcing its scale and economic impact. Industry leaders are adjusting to shifting consumer priorities by emphasizing experience, convenience, and visual appeal…