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Train Weddings - Something Very Different!

Norman
2004-08-11 15:32:47

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and take in the invigorating mountain air. We chose to pass this up, as the air was a little too invigorating for us in early March! You have to admit, this would give romantic couples an excellent opportunity to cuddle up and experience the beauty of nature.

Within a few minutes we were passing some of Arizona's most spectacular scenery, as we rode the rails through the Colorado Plateau with amazing views of the San Francisco Peaks and volcanic cinder cones; no doubt, a tiny prelude of things to come at the Grand Canyon. It was also classic old west territory, and something that reminded me of my childhood days when I would watch western movies. In fact, we were also held up by a group of thugs on our return to Williams!

The Grand Canyon Railway cars are available for private rental, and prices range from $1,795.00 for a 1923 to a Harriman style Pullman car to $6000.00 for a dome car or luxury parlor car. If you wanted something special, you can even book your own car or cars on your own schedule.

Once you arrive at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, you truly are in for an amazing geological wonder. No matter how many photographs or images you have previously seen, nothing can prepare you for the beauty of these ancient strands of stone carved by winds, seas, water and sand.

As we stood paralyzed by the phenomenal surroundings and natural splendor, we asked ourselves, how would it be like to exchange marriage vows in the presence of this magnificent canyon that is 277 miles in length and 18 miles in width? The only place in the world exhibiting billions of years of geological history and are still in the making - awesome! A place where couples insert into their marriage vows a wish that their marriage should be as long as the Grand Canyon is deep! It is little wonder that every summer over 1000 couples exchange vows at the Grand Canyon. You have to admit that of all the possible wedding destinations, the sheer beauty of the Grand Canyon would be difficult to surpass. What a backdrop for those wedding pictures!

A word of caution, if you are planning to tie the knot at the Grand Canyon, you must first apply for a permit, and also bear in mind that the Park does not have a scenic site that can accompany more than 85 persons.

It would be wise that before finalizing your plans you make a field trip to the Grand Canyon, speak to the relevant authorities at the Park Service Office concerning the various scenic sites that are available for your ceremony and reception. The information you can secure will prove to be invaluable in helping you visualize where you can hold your ceremony. If you don't have the time, perhaps engaging a wedding planner would be more practical and everything could be arranged without having to worry about the details and fine-tuning.

No doubt, there will be trade offs when you marry in the Grand Canyon, however, think of the gorgeous setting! Wouldn't it be fun to tie the knot at the Canyon and celebrate with a reception on the train as you journey back to Williams? That is a memorable and fun wedding!

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