First off, congratulations on your upcoming nuptials! The good news is that marriage requirements in Las Vegas are the same for US citizens and non-citizens, and marriage licenses issues in Vegas are recognized as valid in the UK (and pretty much everywhere in the world).

The requirements to receive a marriage certificate in Las Vegas are as follows: The applicants must be a male and a female, at least 18 years of age (there are special cases for 16- and 17-year olds, but we won't get into that), cannot be any closer kin than second cousins and cannot already be married. To prove your identity you'll need acceptable ID (no faxes, photocopies or the like). The most commonly used form of identification for Americans is a state-issued driver's license; in your case you'll probably use your passport. Both parties are required to be present when submitting the application.

Only one form of ID is required, but I recommend bringing along a second — like your English driver's license — just to be on the safe side, in case there's an unforeseen problem with your primary form of identification.

If either partner has been previously married it's required to give the exact date of the divorce, as well as the city, state and country in which it was grated. A copy of the divorce decree is not required.

Americans are required to include there Social Security Number on the marriage application, but this doesn't apply to non-citizens such as yourself. No blood test is required and there is no mandatory waiting period after a license is issued. Fee for the marriage license is $60 fee CASH. That's roughly roughly £37.

You can't submit your application for a marriage license online, but you can speed up the process a bit by downloading the needed forms and filling them out ahead of time.

• Instructions (PDF)
• License Application (PDF)

In Las Vegas, there are three locations to submit your marriage license application:

• Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Ave., 5th Floor, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Commission Division Office, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Marriage Bureau, 201 East Clark Avenue, 1st Floor, Las Vegas, Nevada. (This is probably the office you'll use, and it's open everyday between 8am and midnight.)

Since there's no waiting period, once you and your fella have the license in hand the two of you can head to a chapel and get hitched right away. You don't even have to get out of your car for your wedding if you don't want to, but the idea of a drive-through wedding strikes me as terribly unromantic. Efficient maybe, but unromantic. Instead, I suggest one of these nicer options:

Wedding Chapels at the Bellagio

One of the most beautiful hotels on the Strip, packages run from $2,000 for the Terraza di Sogno package to $16,000 for the Cosa Bella wedding package. Of course, you can also customize for smaller budgets.

Even, if you don't get married here, it would be worth stopping to talk with the concierge about some photo time in their garden lobby area. Gorgeous!

Chapel of the Flowers

A Las Vegas institution for more than 50 years, this wedding chapel is featured on TLC's new show "Happily Ever Faster." It's also been voted as Best Wedding Chapel in Southern Nevada by Nevada Magazine and Best Wedding Chapel by a Las Vegas Review-Journal poll. Packages run anywhere from $199-$10,000. Elegance and intimacy at affordable prices.

Of course, if you're looking for a truly Las Vegas experience, go for the Elvis Chapel. Here you can have an Elvis impersonator serenade you, give the bride away and perform the ceremony! Packages range from $180-$1100. I know you're coming from the land of the Beatles and all, but I have a personal soft spot for The King and this place. Cookie-cutter weddings all blend together, but no one will be able to top a tale of a dude in a rhinestone-studded jumpsuit asking your soon-to-be husband if he promises to Love You Tender.

Of course you may be in the mood for some personal pampering before the wedding. For the ladies, Las Vegas has some fantastic options for the treat of a day at spa. Some of my favorites are:

Spa Bellagio

While pricey, the spa packages offer serious — I mean very serious — pampering and luxury. There's also a couples package, if you and your fiancé want some time to be spoiled together.

Canyon Ranch Spa Club

Travel magazines consistently vote this location a top spa, and for good reason. The Girlfriend Getaway package offers a 50-minute massage or 50-minute facial with a manicure/pedicure, 3 hours use of the Private Salon Suite, VIP service and use of Women's Relaxation Lounge for 3 hours, Aquavana—thermal and aquatic environments and food service.

Spa Mandalay

The surroundings here are beautiful and the spa offers some really indulgent packages for brides and couples.

After you've been pampered and prepped, take stock of some of the group activities Las Vegas has to offer. One of my personal favorite bachelorette activities is Thunder from Down Under, male revue at the Excalibur. Some of Australia's hottest hunks put up a hell of a show for a room full of screaming women. Even if it's not your thing, it's still awesome to watch other women lose their panties over these guys. If you end up on the choice middle table, hold on to your drinks, the gents have been known to crawl on all fours across the table, knocking drinks off the table.

Now for the groom, I could go the easy route and recommend the strip clubs, but I'd rather not recommend something that could very well cause a fight, so better to keep the peace, perhaps the two of you should just attend one of the many Vegas shows that are titillating without being blatantly explicit. "Zumanity" is Cirque du Soleil's sexiest show, while "Ka", "Mystere" and "O" are amazing performances that don't show quite as much skin.

What an exciting experience this trip will be for you! Make the most of it. Have fun and congratulations!

Lisa, before I had the chance to put together a response to your question, a great answer was posted by FTLV reader Vicky. Here's what she had to say:

Where do I start?

1. Although expensive, go and see "O" at the Bellagio. Book the tickets online before you go and collect them there. It will be worth it for good seats. Any Cirque du Soleil shows will be worth the price, but another must is "Ka" at MGM Grand.

2. "Legends" at Harrahs is a bit more budget-priced, but again a great night out for all.

3. During the day, try a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon to the west rim. (You can go by bus, but this will be a long day.) Breathtaking views make this and an absolute must.

Price or book shows and attractions

• Expedia (enter dates to see complete list)
• Orbitz
• Southwest Airlines Vacations
• Ticketmaster
Virgin Holidays
Expedia UK

4. Try and make your way to as many hotels as you can, as each has their own theme — things to do from white tigers at the Mirage to the Shark Reef at the Mandalay Bay.

5. Shopping. There are 6 or 7 huge malls not far from the Strip with fantastic prices.

6. Food. Eat at the buffets at places like MGM, Stratosphere, Luxor etc. Everywhere is cheap and all good. Look online at the hotel websites, because there's great competition. My favorite is at the Rio just off the Strip.

We're going in September for our 4th visit! Enjoy!

I couldn't have answered any better myself. Her advice is right on the mark. Southwest Airlines Vacations has a special deal running through June 22, 2009, offering show tickets (including Cirque du Soleil's "O") as part of a package deal. Expedia and Travelocity also have some very good Vegas deals at the moment.