October 2004

This October, Shawn and I found ourselves in Vegas to attend one of my best friend's wedding! It was Shannon, and she married Kevin, one of the nicest, fun and loving men that I know. Shawn and I were so excited to be there, not to mention, it's Vegas, Baby!

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Cheers!

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We are at a Brazilian churrasceria in the casino!

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Fabulous!

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Somebody say, "Meat"!

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Sugar Daddy at the quarter slots.

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Oh yeah!
 
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The real party people continue on into the night.
 
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Does this place really close at four?
It was difficult to wake up on Saturday, but with the lure of buffets and gambling, Shawn and I finally crawled out of bed and into the sunlight! Before the ceremony, I joined the ladies for some pampering at the spa in the Bellagio!

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It's Vegas, Baby!

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The Chihuly ceiling over the reception at the Bellagio

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Another picture? Come on!

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Then take one of me with the magnificent Autumn garden!

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Autumn leaves

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Look who we found at the elevators!

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Cute picture!

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The marital bed in Kevin and Shannon's Bellagio suite!

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I think I need to make a call and watch some TV in the second bathroom!

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The view from the suite of the Bellagio pools

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Why are they at the spa? They are gorgeous already!
 
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Who's appointment is it?
 
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Pamper me! I am the beautiful bride!
The wedding itself was amazing! It took place on the breathtaking balcony of the Bellagio overlooking the fountain. Everybody looked great and were so excited for the happy couple. My favorite part was where the minister asked Kevin and Shannon to wait until the fountain went off to enjoy their first kiss as husband and wife. It was so romantic!

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Shawn is so handsome in a tie!

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It's Dre!

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The view from the balcony of the Bellagio

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Dre and Shawn

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Kevin and Shawn enjoy a laugh while they wait for the ceremony to begin.

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Kevin and the minister chat.

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Inside, the bride is ready and waiting!

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Here we go!

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The Person of Honor

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The gorgeous bride!

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What an awesome smile!

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So happy!

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Let's start the show!

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Giving the bride away...

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Kevin takes his place.

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The ceremony begins...

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Shannon and Kevin

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Congratulations!
 
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Let's party!
 
The reception was immediately following the wedding at Fix. We had our own private party room, which was nice because the wine flowed freely! The food was spectacular, too!

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I cannot believe that I am now a married man! Pass the shrimp!

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Well, hello!

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The Person of Honor details why computers and humanities seldom mix.

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And about Kevin...

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...yes?

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The biggest "shrimps" ever!

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Look at me! :-)

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Shawn had these awesome scallops as his entree.

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Look! There is a heart in the juice of my fillet!

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Decadent creme brulee
 
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The beautiful couple can finally relax and enjoy!

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Hey Ladies!

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You look marlevous!
 
After a delicious meal, lots of wine, and a few more games of roulette, everyone started to fade. It was a wonderful day, and we were so glad that we could be there to share it with Shannon and Kevin! Congratulations!
 
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So tired...

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What me stressed?

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Put a fork in us. We're done! :-)