2026 WDOTY Submissions

The Wedding Capital of the World™, Clark County Clerk Lynn Marie Goya, and the Vegas Wedding Chamber invite brides, families, friends, and professional photographers to submit entries for the 2026 Vegas Wedding Dress of the Year.

We are looking for the most stunning, elegant, and romantic bridal photos that capture the spirit of a Las Vegas wedding. The winning dress will be featured in a global display at Harry Reid International Airport starting in February 2027, showcasing Las Vegas as the world’s most desirable wedding destination.

Contest Requirements

The Photo: Entries must depict a bride in a dress worn during a wedding in Las Vegas during the 2026 calendar year.
Availability: The dress must be available for physical display in Las Vegas throughout the 2027 calendar year.
Shipping: Clark County will cover the cost of shipping and insurance via their preferred vendor.

Important Dates & Deadlines

Submission Deadline: Sunday, Jan 3, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. PDT.
Winner Notification: Friday, Jan 8, 2027.
Dress Delivery: The winning dress must be delivered to the Office of the County Clerk (500 S Grand Central Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89106) by Monday, Feb. 1, 2027.

Social Media Feature: Selected photo submissions will be featured on our Instagram page @vegasweddingcapital. If your photo is chosen for a feature, we will invite you to collaborate on the post!

The selection committee is comprised of members from the Wedding Capital of the World and the Vegas Wedding Chamber.

Name of the couple. (First and Last)*

Location of ceremony.*

E-mail*

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Date of your ceremony.*

Date

Tell us about how you and your partner met and what led you to the decision of making it official in Las Vegas. (300 words)*

Tell us the story behind your dress and why it should be the 2026 Wedding Dress of the Year. (300 words)*

Please upload wedding photos and/or video where the entire dress is visible. You may submit up to 5 images/videos.*

YesNo

If you selected Yes, please provide us with your Instagram handle so we may tag you in the post.

If available, provide the name and/or social media handle for the photographer/videographer/wedding content creator that captured your images/video.

By submitting this form, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

Eligibility Verification: You certify that your marriage was legally performed and recorded in Clark County, Nevada, during the 2026 calendar year.
Media Usage & Promotional Rights: If you selected "Yes" regarding the use of your media, you grant the Wedding Capital of the World™ permission to utilize your submitted photos and videos for promotional purposes. This includes featuring your content across official social media platforms and digital marketing channels to highlight this contest and celebrate the unique spirit of Clark County weddings.

2026 Vegas Wedding Dress of the Year Contest