Everyone knows about the lure and magic of getting married in Las Vegas. It usually includes an impromptu weekend trip to the City of Sin where the possibilities for a different kind of wedding are endless. Whether it's getting married by Elvis, or staying in the car and having a drive-through ceremony, there are many upsides to getting married in Vegas. It's all about location and in Vegas you can't go wrong.

1. The themed wedding is always a blast. The kitsch factor is high and the weddings themselves, unusual to say the least. Why go for the run-of-the mill traditional wedding when you can go The Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel? The most popular wedding package at The Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel is "Elvis Blue Hawaii," where Elvis performs the ceremony and sings hit songs. While this should come as no surprise, there are plenty of other packages, equally as entertaining, to choose from. King Tut will be your Minister if you choose the Egyptian theme. Merlin the Magician will marry you should you choose the Camelot package. If you're in the mood for something a bit more racy, you can opt for the Gangster wedding and be united in wedded bliss by the Godfather. The Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel has thirty packages to choose from.

2. Getting married on the Las Vegas strip can save you a lot of money if you're looking for a bargain. This way, everybody wins wedding packages starting as low as $40, you can't lose…only at the Casino. On the website www.lvgardenoflove.com, a simple, no-frills wedding goes for $40 and the prices go up from there, the more lavish the affair. Prices are competitive so you can find many other good deals around town.

3. If money isn't an object, you can still have the unique kind of wedding that only Vegas has to offer; one that is more upscale and still maintains that unique Las Vegas flavor. Weddings Las Vegas offers many kinds of weddings; from various Elvis packages to ceremonies conducted in beautiful, natural locales. These natural settings are some of the best kept secrets in the Las Vegas area. If you're in the mood to be serenaded by dueling Elvis's, great! If not, and you'd prefer something a tad more traditional, yet still adventurous, you can make it happen at one of the beautiful local national parks such as Red Rock Canyon and The Valley of Fire. If you want to venture out a bit further, your wedding can take place in the Grand Canyon. Weddings Las Vegas offers special packages for weddings that take place in both The Valley of Fire and Grand Canyon. These special packages include a helicopter ride to locations atop these beautiful natural creations for a once-in-a lifetime experience.

4. Another good reason to choose Las Vegas as your wedding destination: Las Vegas is an adult playground that is open 24/7. The sky's the limit for pre-wedding parties; bachelorette and bachelor parties. If you're coming in from the Midwest, Vegas is such a feast for the eyes it will probably stop you dead in your tracks. It's all here, from tame to raunchy, and it's all within your reach.

5. Ah, the memories! Where else in the world can you find such a variety of weddings to choose from? Whether you want your wedding to be campy or classy, whether you choose to include a helicopter ride or a rollercoaster ride, your Las Vegas wedding can't help but be a fabulous and fun experience! If you get married by King Tut or atop the Grand Canyon, you are sure to have great stories for the grandkids!