The “Wedding Capital of the World” bounced back last year, recording one of its best years after a rough 2020, according to the Las Vegas Wedding Chamber of Commerce.

The chamber gave its annual State of the Wedding Industry presentation on Thursday to share trends, the industry’s economic impact and new initiatives during the 2021 fiscal year.

“It has been a part of our DNA since the founding of our county,” said County Clerk Lynn Marie Goya, referring to weddings. “It’s what people think of when they think of Las Vegas.”

The Marriage License Bureau issued more than 77,000 marriage licenses last year, compared with 56,331 in 2020.