By Perfect Wedding Guide ‘National Wedding Expert,’ Susan Southerland

Happy Monday, brides-to-be! We often feature wedding blog readers who submit their questions, photos, and real wedding stories. Today’s Honeymoon Monday submission comes to us from Michelle and Chuck, a couple who are bound for a five-day stay in Las Vegas, NV next week! They are definitely budget-conscious, but as you’ll see from their itinerary, they have managed to plan an affordable and action-packed honeymoon that they won’t soon forget! Read on for a peek at their plans, and be sure to check back for photos and a full report of their adventure!

Where they’re staying: “We thoroughly searched online for hotel deals, and while there are cheaper hotels available, we felt that The Wynn offered the best bang for our buck! We took into consideration where the hotel is located on the strip, so that we wouldn’t incur extra transportation costs to get back and forth. We will be within walking distance of many of the major hotels, casinos, and attractions in Las Vegas.” -Michelle

What they’re doing:“Besides sightseeing on the strip and spending a little time at a poker table or two, we have one special ‘evening at the circus’ planned. It’s not what you think– we are dining at Le Cirque, followed by taking in a performance of Cirque du Soleil’s KÀ. Le Cirque is a AAA Five-Diamond rated restaurant at the Bellagio, and can be quite pricey, but we saved money by booking our reservation during their 5:30-6:30pm Pre-Theater Menu. We’ll be spending about $68 per person, instead of $98 per person, while still enjoying a fine dining experience.” -Chuck

The big splurge:“Because we’re from the east coast and don’t make it west of the Mississippi very often, we decided to splurge on a day trip to see the Grand Canyon. Because our time in Las Vegas is limited, we opted to fly instead of driving or taking a bus. We wanted to spend as much time as possible at the Grand Canyon, and as little time as possible getting there and back from Las Vegas. The flight path will take us over Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam, before landing at the canyon’s South Rim. From there, we’ll take a bus tour through the national park which will include many photo opportunities of the breath taking views. We are so excited!” -Michelle

I’m excited too, Michelle and Chuck, to see what your upcoming wedding and honeymoon have in store for you! We can’t wait to see your photos and hear your honeymoon in Las Vegas highlights! To be continued…

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Your partner in perfect planning,
Susan