Ideal Marriage Destinations of Las Vegas:

it is the dream of every girl to get married in the world’s most beautiful place, a place akin to paradise and to look like a princess waiting to be swept away by the prince of her dreams! And Las Vegas as a destination definitely comes close to that. It should be mentioned at the very onset that Las Vegas may not be a very prudent choice for those eager for a traditional, catholic wedding. However, the city has plenty to offer for those who want to enjoy and celebrate the big day to the fullest. It has everything in store to satisfy even the wildest of fantasies!

• Mount Charleston

For a couple looking for a winter wedding, Mount Charleston, located 36 miles north of Las Vegas on Highway 95 near Toiyabe National Forest, should top their list of priorities. It is Nevada's fifth highest mountain at 11,918 feet, surrounded by pine trees. It offers skiing in winter and one can enjoy weekend tours during the summers.

• Red Rock

Red Rock is situated 20 miles away from Las Vegas. The place gets it name from the abundance of red sandstone about hundreds of million years old, which is a topographical wonder of the region, giving the place its own special identity. Red Rock's natural beauty provides the perfect canvas to make any wedding more colorful and exuberant. Red Rock is easily reachable from the adjoining areas around Las Vegas, and in addition to the breath taking beauty, it also has many golf courses and country clubs in the neighboring areas for the amusement of the visitors.

• Lake Mead

Although Las Vegas itself is situated in the heart of desert land, it is just a mere 45 mins away from Lake Mead, which happens to be the largest artificial lake in the west. It occupies an area of about 1.5 million acres, which actually provides a splendid location for an outdoor wedding. The scene from the boat in the lake is awesome, with granite cliffs reflected in the lake water. And what could be more romantic than a wedding in a houseboat, during the sunset. It has a number of restaurants, and has lots of recreational facilities to choose from like camping, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife gazing etc.

• The Little Chapel of the West

Apart from these major locations, there is certain out of the way location as well, for those who prefer a smaller and more private wedding. The Little Chapel of the West, maybe small but the charm and coziness of the place is unmistakable. For those looking for a quiet ceremony with near friends and family, it is just perfect.

Bright side of a Las Vegas Wedding

The biggest advantage of planning a wedding in Las Vegas is its affordability. While a traditional US wedding costs $22,000 on average, in Vegas you can have a complete wedding ceremony arranged for a few hundred dollars. Moreover you will be able to book a chapel for your wedding in Las Vegas on a very short notice, as reservations are very helpful. And since now Las Vegas has already turned out to be a preferred wedding hot-spot, there are usually wedding co-coordinators in the various hotel to take care of flowers and music and other accessories. And all this may be arranged online or over the phone. Then there is no need to get on a plane or head out of town after the wedding. Las Vegas is more than a great wedding town – Las Vegas is a great honeymoon destination, too. Aureole in Mandalay Bay Hotel, Seablue in MGM Grand, Pamplemousse off the Las Vegas Strip, Eiffel Tower Restaurant in Paris Las Vegas, Le Cirque in Bellagio are just of some of the wonderful hotels and restaurants to choose from.