This Little White Chapel elopement was everything a Las Vegas elopement would be, including getting married by Elvis in a classic car with a vintage dress. It was not the wedding Blaire and Ed had originally planned for, but it brought everyone together for a gorgeous occasion. Keep reading to learn more and get inspired by their wonderful day.

The Beautiful Little White Chapel Elopement in Las Vegas

“Can everyone see us?” Blaire asked as she began the Facebook Live streaming on her phone. Ed clipping the phone onto a tripod stand (to be hands-free, of course). An Elvis officiant was in the background warming up his voice. Blaire had a sparkle in her eyes, the smile of reassurance from him, and both hands shaking as they held hands. Ed was seated in the 1955 Cadillac Fleetwood in pastel pink.

Elvis walked Blaire down the aisle (in the tunnel of dreams). Ed helped Blaire into the back seat of the classic car. “I’m so excited and nervous,” Blaire said to Ed. “I know me too,” reaffirmed Ed. “Dearly beloved,” the Elvis impersonator started the Little White Chapel elopement ceremony with an obvious choice of words…

A Little Backstory

With the COVID-19 pandemic engulfing our everyday life, other plans had to be made if they were going to get married on their original wedding date. Blaire and Ed love to travel and visit state and national parks. So a road trip was planned from Texas to Nevada. Stopping at all the state and national parks along the way. Blaire and Ed were able to combine all of their favorite things on top of still getting married on their original date. This is a silver lining I could see more of; not to mention get used to! 

After the Little White Chapel Elopement Ceremony

After the quick elopement ceremony was over (10 minutes to be exact), Blaire and Ed began to dance to “Can’t Help Falling in Love”. Blaire looked up at Ed with such excitement. Ed held on to Blaire just a little bit tighter. Blaire’s parents clapped in the background. The Facebook Live guests cheered and shouted with excitement. Technology actually brought people closer together, oh my! Tears rolling down my cheek as I think to myself, “I know it’s not the wedding they had originally planned, but damn, it’s beautiful.” With extra time to spare, we headed over to Fremont Street to capture some iconic neon signage and a stop at the art motel. 

You Can Still Have a Dream Day With a Little White Chapel Elopement

To all the couples out there stressed and upset over this pandemic, I can one hundred percent say (without a doubt) that all of us wedding vendors feel and struggle with you. We want to celebrate with you, and it may not be the way you originally planned. But take it from Blaire and Ed: They did it in a fun and memorable way. They are still going to have their big wedding, just at a future date, when we can all hug and dance the night away. 

Blaire and Ed, thank you for being an inspiration to me and everyone else struggling with their wedding plans in 2020. You provided a silver lining that is worth celebrating and taking ideas from. You helped inspire some of my couples to do the same. So know that your Little White Chapel elopement plans inspired others. To plan a trip that isn’t just something you talk about doing one day, but actually doing it! And getting married along the way. So fucking cool!

Cheers to both of you and the amazing story you must tell future generations. I can’t wait for you to have that big wedding day. When that day comes, you know I’ll be watching on Facebook Live and having a cocktail.  

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