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Like moths to a flame, a bevy of Hollywood's lovestruck luminaries, including Mickey Rooney, Leslie Nielsen and daytime star Kelly Ripa, have been attracted to the neon bells which illuminate the facade of this Vegas venue.

Location: The chapel is situated on the Strip in close proximity to both the Sahara Hotel and the Stratosphere Hotel.

What's unique about this chapel: In 2007 this Las Vegas landmark, which has appeared in such big screen hits as "Honeymoon In Vegas" and "Indecent Proposal," will celebrate a half century of uniting soulmates in the bonds of matrimony.

Wedding Packages: Cost-conscious couples can request the "I Do Service," which merely offers the use of the chapel and covers the minister's fee, while for a few dollars more lovebirds can choose among four wedding presentations, starting with the wallet-friendly Package I, in which the couple is borne in a limousine from their hotel to the courthouse for a marriage license, then on to the chapel, where a carnation bouquet is given to the bride before her walk down the aisle, which is videotaped for posterity. Package IV is the venue's most lavish production, supplying a cassette recording and video presentation of the ceremony. A cascading bouquet of roses for the bride as well as floral finery for the groom, maid of honor and best man, champagne to toast to the newlyweds and a leather bound holder in which to display the marriage certificate is also provided.

The Chapel: Approximately 25 guests can bear witness to nuptials from rows of white straight back chairs facing a wall adorned with scalloped ivory-hued drapes edged in gold gilt, which harmonizes with the gold accents embellishing the minister's pulpit. The bride walks down dove gray carpeting toward an altar brightened by the glow of electric candles, and is framed during the exchange of vows by a floral arch.

For more information:

• Chapel of The Bells
  2233 Las Vegas Boulevard South
  Las Vegas, NV 89104
  800-233-2391
  www.chapelofthebellslasvegas.com