Helicopter Weddings in Las Vegas: Strip Flights & Grand Canyon Ceremonies
Mr. & Mrs. Webb didn’t want a ceremony inside four walls. They wanted the ground to fall away beneath them, literally, so they booked a Grand Canyon helicopter wedding through Shalimar Wedding Chapel, trading a chapel aisle for a 90-minute flight below the rim and a ceremony surrounded by two-billion-year-old canyon walls.
That’s one end of what a helicopter wedding can be. At the other end is a shorter, closer option: a 20-mile flight over the neon of the Las Vegas Strip, with vows exchanged mid-air. Both are real packages Shalimar couples book regularly, and which one fits depends mostly on how much time, budget, and adventure you want built into your wedding day.
Strip Helicopter Wedding vs. Grand Canyon Helicopter Wedding
| Strip Helicopter | Grand Canyon Helicopter |
|---|
| Starting price | $1,299 | $1,799 |
| Flight time | 20-mile ride over the Strip | ~90 minutes each way |
| Where vows happen | During the flight | During the flight, or landed at the West Rim |
| Guests who can fly | Bride, groom + 2 (weight permitting) | Bride & groom only (Pkg A) or +3 guests (Pkg B, $4,399) |
| Total time commitment | Under an hour in the air | Most of a day |
| Best for | Couples who want the adventure without giving up the whole day | Couples who want a true destination-wedding experience |
Strip Helicopter Wedding
A 20-mile helicopter ride over the Las Vegas Strip, with the ceremony performed mid-flight. It's the shorter, closer option, most of the experience is done within an hour, making it easy to fit around the rest of a Vegas trip.
Package A — $1,299
- 20-mile helicopter ride over the Las Vegas Strip
- Ceremony takes place during the flight
- Bride and groom, plus 2 guests (weight permitting)
- State-of-the-art sound system
- Minister (donation included)
- 25 digital photos
- 6-rose hand-tied bouquet and matching boutonniere to keep
- Stretch limousine or executive Mercedes SUV transportation for up to 6 people (1.5 hours)
Grand Canyon Helicopter Wedding
The bigger adventure: an EC-130 helicopter flies you out over the desert and below the canyon rim, landing at the West Rim, about 3,200 feet down, where you exchange vows and enjoy a private picnic before flying back.
Package A — $1,799
- Bride and groom fly to the Grand Canyon (bride and groom only)
- EC-130 helicopter ride below the rim (approx. 90 minutes)
- Landing at the West Rim, 3,200 feet below the canyon rim (approx. 30 minutes)
- Personal picnic basket meal while taking in the view
- Minister (donation included)
- 5 digital photos, plus a 15-minute photo shoot at the chapel before departure
- Live webcam, 3-rose hand-tied bouquet and matching boutonniere to keep
- Stretch limousine or executive Mercedes SUV transportation for up to 6 people (1.5 hours)
Package B — $4,399
- Bride, groom, minister, and 3 guests fly to the Grand Canyon (weight permitting)
- Ceremony takes place either during the flight or at the West Rim during landing
- Same EC-130 flight and West Rim landing as Package A, plus the personal picnic meal
- 6-rose hand-tied bouquet and matching boutonniere to keep
- Friends and family who fly along can take photos and video during the ceremony
- Stretch limousine or executive Mercedes SUV transportation for up to 6 people
- Add a photographer and 109 digital photos for an additional $349
A valid Nevada marriage license (obtained beforehand from the Clark County Marriage License Bureau) is required for every ceremony, both Strip and Grand Canyon flights included. Full details are on our Strip Helicopter and Grand Canyon Helicopter package pages.
Reserve Your Helicopter Wedding
Good to Know Before You Book
- Weight limits apply to any guests flying along, the chapel will confirm capacity when you book.
- Deposits ($250 for Strip and Grand Canyon Package A, $350 for Grand Canyon Package B) are non-refundable and are subtracted from the total.
- No outside photographers are allowed on either flight, photography is handled by the chapel's own team.
- Tips for the limousine driver (recommended $60+) and gratuity for the minister and photographer are appreciated but separate from the package price.
Alternative Adventure & Outdoor Weddings
If neither flight is quite the fit, a few other options:
👉 Outdoor Gazebo Wedding – an open-air ceremony without the travel
👉 Las Vegas Sign Wedding – iconic photos at ground level
👉 Limousine Weddings – arrive in style with Strip photo stops included
Helicopter Wedding FAQ
Which helicopter wedding is right for us?
If you want the adventure without giving up most of the day, the Strip flight is done in under an hour. If you want a true destination experience, the Grand Canyon option is closer to a half-day trip, complete with a picnic at the West Rim.
Can our family and friends come?
The Strip package allows 2 additional guests. Grand Canyon Package A is bride and groom only, Package B allows up to 3 additional guests, weight permitting.
Is a minister included?
Yes, all helicopter packages include a minister (donation included in the price).
Do we need a marriage license first?
Yes, a Nevada marriage license from the Clark County Marriage License Bureau is required before any ceremony, helicopter flights included.
Can we bring our own photographer?
No, outside photographers aren't permitted on either flight. Photography is handled by the chapel's own team and can be added or upgraded through the package options.
Plan Your Helicopter Wedding
Few Las Vegas weddings come with a view like these. Contact Shalimar Wedding Chapel to book your Strip or Grand Canyon helicopter wedding, or explore our full range of themed Las Vegas weddings.
Planning the rest of your trip? Read our complete guide to getting married in Las Vegas.
