Elvis-Themed Wedding Chapels Face a New Fee for The King
The owner of the deceased rock star’s name and image is in talks with several wedding venues about imposing an annual licensing fee.
A sign featuring the likeness of Elvis Presley is displayed on a sign in front of the Little White Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Photographer: Gabe Ginsberg/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty ImagesAs demand for Elvis-themed weddings bounces back in Las Vegas, the quirky chapels that hold them might be on the hook for a new expense.
Authentic Brands Group, the owner of the deceased rock star’s name and image, is in talks with several Las Vegas wedding venues about imposing an annual fee of a few hundred dollars for a certificate of authenticity, according to a person familiar with the matter.