Set against a tranquil waterfall with panoramic mountain views, your special moment is marked by the sound of their antique mission bell. The Pala Mesa Resort caters to your every need and wish on your special day. With over 17,600 square feet of flexible indoor/outdoor banquet space, they can accommodate events of up to 300 people. Pictured above, it is one of the most romantic and serene locations for both wedding and reception. Located in Fallbrook, CA. (760) 228-5881 or (800) 722-4700, www.palamesa.com

For a smaller, more intimate gathering, the Blue Heron Farm Bed and Breakfast is the perfect choice. With a backdrop of beautiful gardens and rolling hills, this "hacienda" style home is a lovely location for a small garden wedding. Also an ideal honeymoon spot, brides and grooms stay in the spacious Peacock Suite and wake to a delicious hacienda breakfast. This location offers tranquility, nature and bird watching, and farm walks. Located in Fallbrook, CA. (760) 439-6466, visit www.blueheronfarmbandb.com.

Roughley Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn offers the elegance of a stone Victorian mansion within spacious gardens, for intimate weddings. Weddings are held both outside and indoors and services range from conducting only the ceremony, to full ceremonies and receptions. Located in the beautiful high desert in Twentynine Palms, CA. (760) 367-3238, www.roughleymanor.com.

Plan your wedding in Yuma’s Most Romantic Historic church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For couples who desire a traditional wedding, but who are not associated with any particular church, St. Paul’s Cultural Center is a natural choice. They offer a beautiful non-denominational wedding service. Located in historic downtown Yuma, AZ. (928) 783-3530. www.SouthwestBlend.com/stpaulscenter

A five star luxury all-suite condominium resort set on 110 waterfront acres, London Bridge Resort & Convention Center offers you a choice of conducting your wedding ceremony in a garden backdrop in an English Village surrounded by the quaint charm of days gone by, or in a gazebo amidst a lush golf course setting overlooking the Colorado River. They also feature multiple choices for wedding receptions up to 500. Located Lake Havasu City, AZ. (800) 235-7777 www.londonbridgeresort.com