The Secrets of Las Vegas Wedding Chapels: Marketing, Celebrities, & History | E175

Ever wonder what it’s like to run the busiest wedding chapels in the world? Today we’re joined by Bri and Shawn Absher, the power couple behind some of the most iconic Las Vegas wedding platforms. We’re diving deep into the history of how Vegas weddings were sold before the internet and how they transitioned into the digital age. In this interview, we cover: 0:00 - Meet Bri & Shawn Absher: The "Hats" of the Vegas Wedding Industry 1:18 - The Battle for Premium Domains (LVWC.com) 3:39 - Starting in a Bedroom: The "Expedia" for Wedding Chapels 6:48 - How Weddings Were Booked Before the Internet (Travel Agents & Bingo Mags!) 10:01 - The History of Freestanding Chapels vs. Hotel Chapels 14:10 - The Logistics of Booking 130,000 Weddings a Year 17:07 - Running the Chapel at the Las Vegas Hilton (Westgate) 22:03 - The Mike Tyson Story: Officiating a Heavyweight’s Secret Wedding 24:12 - Mark Curry’s Surprise Appearance 26:12 - Why You NEED a Website (Even if You Have TikTok) 28:40 - The Most Unique Vegas Weddings (Helicopters & Superman Suits!) About our Guests: Shawn Absher is a developer and tech visionary who pioneered online wedding reservations. Bri Absher is a professional wedding planner and licensed officiant who has married thousands of couples from around the globe. Connect with Bri & Shawn: 🔗 Website: LVWC.com New Episodes: Every Thursday at 5:00 AM PST. 🔗 Connect with My Wedding Songs: Website: https://myweddingsongs.com Podcast Episodes: https://www.myweddingsongs.com/weddin... For Wedding DJs & Entertainment Pros: Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring DJ interviews, song recommendations, industry tips, and wedding entertainment strategies. https://www.myweddingsongs.com/newsle... #LasVegasWeddings #WeddingChapels #VegasWedding #ElvisWedding #WeddingPodcast