Choosing a Chapel & Getting Married in Reno, NV
Valentine's Day is the Most Popular for Getting Married in Nevada
Aug 22, 2008
Valentine's Day, the most romantic day of the year, is the most popular day to get married in Reno, Sparks, and Lake Tahoe. But, to avoid the crowds, choose another, equally romantic day to call your anniversary, because Reno wedding chapels are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Several different, unique chapels throughout the Reno, Lake Tahoe area ensure the perfect wedding for any taste and budget. From ornate to outdoors, the perfect wedding is available in Northern Nevada, and many chapels are located within walking distance of the Washoe County Courthouse, where licenses are available from morning until the wee hours nearly every day of the year.
WashoeCounty Marriage Licenses
There's no waiting for blood tests for a marriage license in Nevada. Licenses are $60, and they are available at the Washoe County Marriage Bureau, located at 75 Court Street, downtown Reno. The Reno bureau accepts credit cards, cash, travelers' checks, and money orders.
Hours are:
8 AM to 12 Midnight
Monday to Sunday
Telephone: 775-328-3274
The Bureau can be busy on holidays and during other special events, so plan on waiting in line during those times.
Reno Area Wedding Chapels
Adventure Inn Wedding Chapel - 3575 South Virginia Street, Reno, 775-828-2436.
Located across from the Atlantis Casino, the chapel offers fantasy room packages, too.
Agape Love Wedding Chapel 345 North Arlington Avenue, Reno, 775-972-4040 or 866-736-6259.
Located inside the Sands Regency Resort, Agape offers an onsite florist, too.
Antique Angel Wedding Chapel - 15 North Virginia Street, Reno, 888-652-6435.
The largest wedding chapel in Reno, Antique Angel also offers catering and a wedding coordinator.
Arch of Reno Wedding Chapel - 155 North Virginia Street, Reno, 866-337-1555.
Two different chapels right in the heart of downtown Reno.
A White Lace & Promises - 240 North Sierra Street, 2nd Floor, Reno, 800-613-0348, or 775-786-7020.
Close to the courthouse and they offer outdoor and Truckee Riverside weddings, too.
Chapel of the Bells – 700 West 4th Street, Reno, 800-872-2933.
In business for over 40 years, Chapel of the Bells offers reasonable fees and limo service.
Chism House – Reno, 775-322-5455.
A private bed & breakfast with beautiful grounds for a wedding.
Heart of Reno Chapel - 243 South Sierra Street Reno, 775-786-6882.
Closest to the courthouse and marriage bureau, Heart of Reno offers two chapels and a variety of traditional and non-traditional wedding services.
Silver Bells Wedding Chapel 628 North Virginia Street, Reno, 800-221-9336.
One of the oldest in Reno, Silver Bells offers dresses, tuxedos, and free transportation from hotel, airport, or marriage bureau.
Sparks Wedding Chapels
Courtyard Chapel - 1225 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, 800-648-1177.
Courtyard offers wedding and lodging packages with John Ascuaga's Nugget, and courtyard weddings, too.
Lake Tahoe Wedding Chapels
If the chapel is on the California side of the Lake, you'll need a California wedding license to get married there.
Alpine Meadows Wedding Chapel- 2659 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Meyers CA, 800-545-0611 or 800-994-0799.
Located in the heart of the Alpine Meadows Ski Resort, a beautiful spot winter or summer.
Amour Wedding Chapel - 842 Pomo, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 800-600-0006.
Located near Heavenly Valley and all the Nevada casinos.
Cloud 9 Wedding Chapel - 2659 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA, 800-545-0611.
Indoor and outdoor wedding settings, and close to the casinos and resorts.
Fantasy Inn & Wedding Chapel - 3696 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe CA, 800-367-7736.
Near the casinos, the Fantasy Inn offers fantasy rooms and wedding packages, too.
High Mountain Weddings - PO Box 1024, Zephyr Cove NV, 866-944-5444.
Located in beautiful Zephyr Cove, with a resort and beach nearby.
Lakeside Beach Weddings - PO Box 4858, Stateline, Nevada, 530-545-8453.
Beautiful lakeside weddings from May through October.
