What a great day. Yes, a tiring day, but a great day nonetheless.
We found Stef at the airport, got our bags, took the shuttle to the rental car center and picked up a Jeep Liberty. The agent who helped us with our car recognized me from Channel 8. I always like that.
Check-in at the Mirage was easy. My folks, already checked in, met us at the front desk. There would be time for everyone to freshen up before the re-wedding. My cousins driving in from California were late, but said they’d meet us at the chapel–which they did.
The Little Church of the West is on Las Vegas Boulevard not far from the famous Las Vegas sign. The back end borders the airport.
The chapel itself is small and wooden. One of the folks there told us it’s been moved four times now and has been where it is for around 13 years.
Everything I know told me this should be tacky. It wasn’t. This was a very sweet, very romantic thing to do and I’m glad we did it.
With my parents, my cousins and our daughter all there, the officiant went through a one-size-fits-all but very sweet ceremony. Everything he said about love and commitment is true. After 25 years it’s good to be reminded.
We retreated to the Mirage for dinner at Samba, a Brazilian themed restaurant where the waiters slice your food off skewers at the table. It was very nice and my parents had two of the largest margaritas I’ve ever seen!
We had ordered a small cake and it came for dessert. Wow! Sight unseen we hadn’t gone wrong. The cake was beautiful and tasty.
So, there you are. We’re in Vegas. We’re married for another 25. Everything is going swimmingly, except for poker and the weather. It is gray and gloomy. I’m not sure I really care.
Many congratulations Geoff! See you when you get back into town… but for now, relax and win some poker money!
I’m jealous. That first picture had me just about verclempt. Lovebirds!
Geoff, our best wishes to you both! How great you get to celebrate with your family! Your parents are too cute for words! Evi
Congratulations to you and your bridge Geoff.
Geoff-a-la
Congrats to you and Helaine! You all look fantastic and HAPPY! BTW you could swim in your folks cocktail!
Enjoy!
Tallulah
Mazal tov!
Found this on Google blog search for Las Vegas enjoyed it. Always nice to see people have special times and good memories in Las Vegas. Thanks for the post!
Ted Newkirk
Managing Editor
Access Las Vegas