Small Outdoor & Garden Weddings in Las Vegas
An outdoor ceremony is often the least expensive real wedding in the valley, because the setting is already there and costs nothing to decorate.
See PricingAn outdoor ceremony is often the least expensive real wedding in the valley, because the setting is already there and costs nothing to decorate. A permit on public land, an officiant who drives out to meet you and a dozen folding chairs usually come in under what a room rental alone would run.
Is a outdoor & garden wedding right for you?
This option suits you if you're after any of the following:
- Families who want the kids and grandparents standing right there
- Couples who'd rather spend the money on dinner afterward than on a venue
- Skipping rental fees by using public desert or park land with a permit
- Weekday mornings, when scenic spots are empty and rates drop
Wedding terms to know
- Special use permit
- The low-cost paperwork public scenic areas require before a ceremony; far cheaper than a venue rental.
- Group size cap
- The headcount limit a public site allows — small ceremonies almost always fit the lowest, cheapest tier.
- Travel fee
- What an officiant adds for driving past a set radius; worth asking about before you pick a remote spot.
Outdoor & Garden Weddings cost in Las Vegas
Typical Las Vegas pricing for outdoor & garden weddings. Final cost depends on the venue, guest count and add-ons.
| Option | Includes | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Park or desert ceremony | Officiant travels to you, guests bring chairs | $250–$450 |
| Permitted scenic site | Public-land permit fee plus officiant | $400–$650 |
| Small outdoor ceremony | Up to about 20 people, short photo set | $650–$900 |
How to plan your outdoor & garden wedding
- Get the Clark County marriage license before the ceremony date — there's no waiting period, so the same week is fine
- Pick a public site and check its permit cost and group-size cap before inviting anyone
- Book sunrise or the last hour of daylight; midday heat is the real risk, not rain
- Bring chairs, water, shade for older guests, and one adult witness aged 18 or over
Outdoor & Garden Weddings FAQ — Las Vegas
What's the least expensive way to marry outdoors in Las Vegas?
A weekday morning ceremony on permitted public land. The permit costs a fraction of a private venue's rental, and an officiant meeting you on site runs roughly $250–$450 with no seating or catering minimum attached.
Can we bring our children and parents to an outdoor ceremony?
Yes — parties of ten to twenty sit comfortably inside most public-site group caps, and with no fixed venue seating you can put a walker, a stroller or a wheelchair wherever it needs to go.