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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Elvis Weddings May Be Banned In Las Vegas

Above, Elvis Presley jumpsuits on display at Graceland. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

A cease & desist letter from the licensing company who controls the image of Elvis Presley has Las Vegas wedding chapels all shook up.

According to The Journal:

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Las Vegas chapels of love that use Elvis Presley's likeness could find themselves becoming Heartbreak Hotels.

The licensing company that controls the name and image of “The King” is ordering Sin City chapel operators to stop using Elvis in themed ceremonies, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported on Monday. Authentic Brands Group sent cease-and-desist letters earlier this month to multiple chapels, saying they must comply by the end of May.

With Elvis so closely tied to Vegas' wedding industry, some say the move could decimate their businesses.

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