That's Another One Off My Bucket List!

Hello everyone.  Sorry for the delay in posting.  I underestimated how tiring it was to fly the red eye and adjust to jet lag.

We're here!

We got back from our crazy trip to Las Vegas. Husband and I can both agree that the best part for us was renewing our vows.  We couldn't have dreamed that it would go so well.

The Chapel was so professional, location was wonderfully cheesy and intimate and Elvis himself, risen from the dead, walked me up the aisle while singing one of my favourites "Can't Help Falling In Love".  I was practically swooning from his charm and his stunningly retro powder blue suit! 

(Photo property of Graceland Chapel)

We were especially touched by the amazing thoughtfulness of Veronica and her boyfriend Alex.  They secretly went out the morning of the wedding and got me a beautiful bouquet and boutonniere for Husband.  This arrangement was more beautiful than anything I had ever seen out of a Martha Stewart magazine. 

This whole retro experience is a dream realised, one item checked off my bucket list.  I am especially happy and grateful that Husband loved it too and that our good friends (Julianna, Veronica and Alex) could attend.



The cheesy newlyweds (again) in a graphic maxi dress and
 vintage Hawaiian shirt, courtesy of Some Like It Vintage

Here we are again with beautiful Veronica and Alex, who is sporting
 another vintage Hawaiian shirt, courtesy of Some Like It Vintage

 

Carol

VEGAS OR BUST!

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We've finally booked it!  We're on our way to Las Vegas for some fun in Sin City.  We're also planning to renew our vows by Elvis.  We're doubly happy that Veronica and her boyfriend, along with a girlfriend of mine, will be joining us on this fun and retro journey.  Veronica and I are planning on having a girly afternoon for me to try on some of her dresses for "the big day"!  Stay tuned for future blogs with pictures!  After talking about it for so many years, I can't believe that we're actually doing it.

Husband has resigned himself to the fact that this potentially tacky journey will happen, so he's getting into the spirit of things.  Poor guy.  Many have suggested he go retro by donning a cool outfit - a la Grease or similar for the ceremony.  But a leather jacket in the heat of the desert seems like cruel and unusual punishment!  Besides, it's not really about that.  The surroundings will be distraction enough.  After all, the core of what we want to do is about being grateful to have each other and to celebrate 16 years of wonderful marriage.

We're now in the process of creating an agenda.  I'm sure there will be plenty of eating, drinking and laying around by the pool.  In the evenings, we are mulling over a show that features crooners, a traditional ventriloquist act or the Vegas hit - Cirque du Soleil's "O". 

A ceremony at Viva Las Vegas Chapel
It looks dreamy and tacky!
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We still haven't finalized the location for the vow renewal.  I had originally wanted 'Graceland Chapel'.  Hey, if Jon Bon Jovi got hitched there, that's good enough for me!  But after doing a bit of research, 'Viva Las Vegas Chapel' looks good as well.  I'd love any recommendations you might have!  We're counting the days...

Carol