Las Vegas chapels of love have been left all shook up by moves to stop them using Elvis Presley impersonators in themed wedding ceremonies
"It might destroy a portion of our wedding industry. A number of people might lose their livelihood," Goya said.
Graceland Wedding Chapel, which performs 6,400 Elvis-themed weddings per year, said it had not been served a warning yet.An Elvis impersonator oversees a wedding at the Graceland Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, which says it has not received a letter. Pic: APThe licensing firm oversees the estates of figures including Marilyn Monroe and Muhammad Ali along with 50 consumer brands.
The letter adds that"Elvis,""Elvis Presley,""and"The King of Rock and Roll" are protected trademarks. "An Elvis show is a performer essentially entertaining others by recreating that person onstage," Mr Tratos said.
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