Chapel by the Courthouse
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A Chapel by the Courthouse (c. 1960s – c. 1980s)
Designed by unknown, Fabricated by unknown c. 1960s-1980s
Material(s): Metal, paint, neon
Donated by Todd Glick, Object ID: 0029.001
Demolished in 2012, A Chapel by the Courthouse was located at 201 E Bridger, on the intersection of East Bridger Avenue and Casino Center Boulevard and is one of an estimated 100 wedding chapels in Las Vegas, an industry which employs tens of thousands of locals.
Nevada has some of the nation’s most lenient marriage laws, requiring neither a blood test nor a waiting period for a marriage license. Few places in the world are more associated with weddings than Las Vegas; the local wedding industry is one of Southern Nevada’s most resilient and adaptive economic revenue sources, generating an estimated $3 billion in annual economic activity, according to the Office of the Clark County Clerk. More than 70,000 weddings were performed in Clark County in 2025, bringing the total to 5.3 million wedding ceremonies since the county was founded in 1909. From courthouse ceremonies and chapels to luxury resort celebrations and destination elopements, Las Vegas continues to serve a broad spectrum of consumers.
This piece was donated to The Neon Museum in 2008 by Todd Glick, owner of A Chapel by the Courthouse. Measuring 15-feet tall by 13-feet wide, this sign is composed of a two-sided a cabinet made of sheet metal shaped in an inverted bell with curved sides and outlined by incandescent light bulbs. It displays painted doves, hearts, and ribbon outlined in neon.
Restoring this sign would allow The Neon Museum to broaden the information we offer regarding the wedding industry, which has historically been a major part of Las Vegas’ overall tourism industry.
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We are grateful for every donation that helps bring these iconic signs back to life. Contributions of $5,000 or more will be honored with a personalized donor recognition package. All donations will be recorded in our documented archives. Once this sign is restored, it will be proudly returned to the Neon Boneyard, where we will host a re-lighting event to celebrate its restoration. We truly appreciate your support and thank you for helping us preserve the stories of Las Vegas.