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What happens in Vegas usually stays in Vegas \u2014 but that may not be the case for 25 lucky military couples who will win a free wedding ceremony in Sin City this Veterans Day weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clark County and the Las Vegas Wedding Chamber of Commerce have put out a call for applications from couples who want to get married or renew their vows in the Wedding Capital of the World on Nov. 8. To qualify, at least one-half of the pair must be on active duty or a veteran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s just a way to say \u2018thank you\u2019 to the military for all they do for our country,\u201d said County Clerk Lynn Goya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The day-long event, dubbed \u201cLas Vegas Marries the Military,\u201d got its start last year with 10 ceremonies. Even more venues have agreed to host this time around, with plenty of options for both the traditional and unconventional types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a gun range or Elvis impersonator is on your bucket list, they\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each winning couple will receive a venue, officiant, photographer and flowers free of charge, as well as a joint reception with cake and champagne after all the ceremonies have wrapped up. Some couples will receive other surprises, such as a limo or spa treatment, throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ten couples participated in the inaugural “Las Vegas Marries the Military” event last year, which ended in a joint reception at the Bootlegger Bistro. (Paul’s Vegas Photography)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Goya said it\u2019s about giving couples \u201ca wedding that they can really remember.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s something the industry can do,\u201d she said. \u201cWe know how important the wedding day is for people and the wedding experience, and we want to make sure all of our military get to have that experience, even if they didn\u2019t have it the first time they said their vows together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the couples who renewed their vows during last year\u2019s inaugural event had gotten married over video chat while the groom was deployed to Afghanistan. Another celebrated their 50th anniversary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amberrose and Missile Technician Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Cone renewed their vows at the Grand Canyon last year in a ceremony donated by Maverick Helicopters and Custom Las Vegas Weddings. A similar package is available for winners of this year’s competition. (Amberrose Cone)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Amberrose Cone, who renewed her vows last year with her husband Brandon Cone, a sailor, after six years of marriage, called the experience \u201cunique and beautiful.\u201d The package they won included a helicopter ride to the Grand Canyon, where the Rev. Julie Nourish officiated a personalized ceremony that recognized the couple\u2019s loved ones who had passed away since their wedding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe decided to enter to prove Las Vegas weddings, although viewed as a quick fix or scheme, can lead to long-lasting relationships built on love and commitment,\u201d Cone said in an email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the application<\/a>, due Wednesday, Sept. 26, couples must fill out a form with basic information and upload a short video telling the judges what a Vegas wedding would mean to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goya said they\u2019re looking for people who want a \u201cmeaningful experience\u201d \u2014 not a vacation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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