So
says the 2002 advertising slogan! Well, we had a ball in Vegas! As you probably
know, we renewed our vows whilst we were there. Hold, on. I am getting ahead of
myself here. First of all we completed our sweltering drive from Death Valley
and arrived in Vegas at 4pm, having first visited Michaels
And
also Scrappin’ Time, where I bought just a few scrapbook bits and pieces!
We
checked in and were put on the 31st floor of the Monte Carlo Hotel
and Casino. The room was very nice and we had a view of the swimming pool and a
lot of Vegas! The view, I have to
say, was even more stunning at night with all the lights.
As
instructed, we phoned the wedding chapel when we arrived and gave them our room
number so that the chauffeur of the limo could ring us to arrange where he was
picking us up. Freddie duly phoned us and arrangements were made. Hugh and I
then got ourselves ready – this did involve getting the ironing board and iron
out of the wardrobe – didn’t think I’d be ironing on this holiday!
However,
we were ready on time and waited outside for Freddie and the limo to arrive,. I
had never been in a stretch limo before, so I was very excited! We had Elvis
music playing on the way to the chapel, which took about 20 minutes, so we had
a good ride!
Arriving
at the chapel reception I did the painful bit (settling the bill!) and then we
were shown into the chapel to wait for ‘Elvis’. He came out, introduced himself
and had a chat with us before getting us into our places. Hugh at the front, me
at the doors, for Elvis to walk me down the aisle, which he did, singing ‘I
can’t help falling in love with you’.
The
renewal vows were lovely and very meaningful. I was concerned, as I said
before, that it might seem tacky, but in fact it was really lovely.
We
had the whole ceremony video’d (would
you like to see it?) and the official photographer did his bit too. After
the ‘real’ vows, there was another song from Elvis ‘Love me tender’ and then we
exchanged the Elvis vows, which was a bit of fun. The ceremony was finished off
with ‘Viva Las Vegas’ and a bit of boogie!
We
then went outside where Freddie very kindly took some photos (minus Elvis) of
the two of us with the limo
and
outside the chapel
He
then drove us to the Stratosphere, where we had decided to have our evening
meal. This was on the recommendation of one of the nurses Hugh had met in his
job – we went to Roxy’s Diner and it was superb!
The food was lovely and HUGE
portions
And
during the meal the waiters occasionally broke into song and they were
fantastic singers! Better then X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent! Here is a short video clip of the first song we heard!
Having
eaten we bought our tickets to go up to the observation deck of the
Stratosphere, which at 871 feet gives a brilliant view of Vegas, especially at
night. What was really nice was that because I was still carrying my bouquet
and Hugh had his buttonhole people kept congratulating us and chatting with us,
asking if we had just got married! When we explained it was a renewal after 25
years we got even more congratulations!
On
the outside observation deck the wind was extremely strong and so the two
photos we took were a little blurred, but I still like them.
A
lovely American lady then offered to take our photo by the window of the inside
observation deck
By
this time it was nearly 10pm – a late night for us on this holiday (!) so we
made our way back to the entrance of the Stratosphere and took a taxi back to
our hotel. My bouquet went into a glass of water and when we left to move on I
did leave it behind as it wouldn’t have lasted in that heat. However, I did
keep the ribbon and the gems (which were on pins) as I am SURE I can use them
on a scrapbook layout!
8 comments:
Fabulous photos Becky! Bet it was a memorable trip for you! Congrats on your 25yrs!
Wow! what a way to celebrate..you aren't going to forget that in a hurry..
Ah, that's a heart-warming story of Vegas, and lovely to see you both so looking so happy - not to mention elegant. Not that you ever look inelegant, of course. Oh dear, am I digging a hole for myself? I'd better stop! But not before saying how wonderful those top photos of Vegas in the dark are. I'd have just wanted to sit at the window and go 'wow!'.
Becky, I found this so touching. I think I got a little teary-eyed.
Thanks for sharing.
Rinda
have just had a catch up of your last few posts Becky...am loving the US trip pics and tales..and your LOs are fab. What a wonderful way to celebrate your 25th!
Alison xx
Congratulations again! Sounds like the whole trip was just such fun. How nice to have the photos of you both too.
It sounds like a lovely & fun day - congrats again! Fantastic photos - the one of you two by the limo is my favorite.
What a wonderful day! You're a brave one - I won't go outside on the observation deck when we're down there. :) So great that you got some pictures of the 2 of you together.
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