You know how Vegas is – the city of bright lights, quick trips, and saying “I do” like, right now? It’s got those legendary chapels and the fastest marriage license office on the planet, which makes it totally perfect for celebrities who want to get married on impulse or just keep things low-key. Over the decades, tons of huge stars have run off to Sin City to exchange vows, often with an Elvis impersonator belting out tunes! From totally spontaneous elopements to ones that were a little more planned but still had that Vegas flair, let’s look at some of the most memorable celebrity couples who tied the knot there. Honestly, you figure a lot of them skipped the fancy Vegas wedding invitations and probably just sent a quick text Save the Date to match that fast Vegas pace!
Who Got Hitched There Lately?
- Usher and Jenn Goicoechea: Talk about timing! Right before his massive Super Bowl Halftime show in February 2024, Usher and his longtime love Jenn Goicoechea made it official. They had a sweet ceremony at a gazebo at Vegas Weddings, surrounded by close friends and family. They’ve been together for five years and share two kids, so while the timing was Vegas-level spontaneous, their commitment was definitely long-term!
- Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck: Bennifer 2.0 gave us the ultimate modern Vegas elopement story in July 2022. After getting engaged (again!) in April, JLo spilled all the deets in her newsletter – they actually stood in line with other couples at the Little White Chapel! They exchanged their own personal vows, which is pretty cool. It felt super spontaneous and totally embodied that classic Vegas charm, even if, sadly, their marriage didn’t quite last, with JLo filing for divorce by August 2024.
- Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker: These two are known for doing things their own way! They totally embraced the Vegas spontaneity right after the Grammys on April 4, 2022. They hit up the One Love Wedding Chapel at 1:45 in the morning, still wearing their awards show outfits! An Elvis impersonator even officiated. It’s a little fuzzy on if they had a proper marriage license at that exact moment, but the 30-minute ceremony was packed with love (and classic Vegas!). They, of course, followed it up later with a big fancy wedding in Italy, but their Vegas moment was pure them.
Some More Recent-Ish Ones…
- Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham: Remember them from The Bachelor? They actually had a second wedding in Vegas back in 2019, about eight months after their first ceremony in Maui. They made it extra Vegas by exchanging vows in a pink Cadillac, with a guy named Mr. Jordan officiating! Their baby daughter, Alessi, was even there. It sounds like it was a really fun, lighthearted moment they’ll always remember.
- Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: These two are proof that a Vegas elopement can totally go the distance! They ran off to Vegas and got married in 1996 after only dating for a year. And look at them now! They’ve been married for over two decades and are total couple goals. They often share sweet posts on Instagram celebrating their anniversary, showing that a spontaneous Vegas “I do” can lead to a lifetime of happiness.
Oops! Didn’t Quite Work Out…
- Britney Spears and Jason Alexander: Okay, so not all Vegas weddings have a long run. The most infamous short one has to be Britney Spears and her childhood friend Jason Alexander back in January 2004. They got married at A Little White Wedding Chapel, and it lasted a grand total of 55 hours before getting annulled! Britney wrote in her memoir that it was a wild, drunken decision and not about love. A classic “what happens in Vegas…” tale!
- Nicolas Cage and Erika Koike: Nicolas Cage also holds a record for a short Vegas union. He married Erika Koike in 2019 but filed for an annulment just four days later! According to court documents reported by Us Weekly, he claimed he was intoxicated and didn’t understand what was happening. Another reminder of how impulsive Vegas nuptials can be!
Taking it Back: Old School Vegas Vibes
- Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow: Back in June 1966, Ol’ Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra, married Mia Farrow in a private ceremony at The Sands Hotel. They had a pretty big age gap (29 years!), and their marriage only lasted a couple of years. It ended pretty dramatically too – he reportedly sent her divorce papers while she was filming Rosemary’s Baby. Adds a bit of classic Hollywood drama to Vegas’s wedding history!
- Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman: This one is pure Vegas chaos! Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman got married in November 1998 after what was described as an all-night bender. Predictably, it didn’t last long – they divorced six months later, with Rodman even claiming he wasn’t in his “unsound mind” when he said his vows. A quintessential story of fleeting Vegas passion!
- Bruce Willis and Demi Moore: Here’s one that actually lasted a decent while! Bruce Willis and Demi Moore tied the knot at the Golden Nugget in November 1987 after a whirlwind three months of dating. They were married for 13 years and had three daughters together before splitting amicably in 2000. They’ve actually stayed close friends since, which is pretty cool for a fast Vegas start!
- Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere: Supermodel Cindy Crawford and actor Richard Gere also had a Vegas wedding back in December 1991. Their marriage lasted about four years. Cindy later shared that they just didn’t spend enough time together, which strained things. Another reminder that even beautiful, famous people face relationship challenges!
Vegas: Still the Place for Starry-Eyed “I Do”s
Even now, Las Vegas is a huge wedding destination, hosting something like 120,000 weddings every single year! It keeps drawing celebrities because, let’s face it, nothing beats that mix of spontaneity, iconic chapels, and just the sheer fun of it all. Whether the marriage lasts a few hours or several decades, these star-studded Vegas weddings perfectly capture the magic, the unpredictability, and sometimes the beautiful chaos of love in the City of Lights. It definitely keeps Vegas’s legacy as a haven for celebrity romance alive and well!
