Moab is one of the most visited places in the American West, and that comes with a cost. The desert ecosystem surrounding Arches and Canyonlands National Parks is fragile in ways that are not always obvious to visitors. Cryptobiotic soil crust, which takes decades to form, can be destroyed by a single footstep off trail. Native vegetation is slow to recover from compaction and foot traffic. And when large groups gather in undeveloped areas, the impact on the land can be significant and lasting.

More couples than ever are skipping the hometown ballroom and getting married somewhere that actually means something to them. Here is an honest look at why destination weddings in Moab, Utah keep winning.

Craig and Hoda say I Do at Red Earth with a unique design at the Glass Venue!