At the end of July, my niece Helen and her husband, Daryl celebrated their ten year wedding anniversary with a renewal of vows. (I know. Awwww….totally sweet, right?)
The blushing bride….
Of course, after ten years there are two adorable children in the mix.
The lovely Miss Daisy….
And the Grand Poobah of Cuteness himself, Mr. Ben….
Having a vow renewal on their 10th anniversary… totally cool.
Having their adorable kids in the "wedding party"… totally endearing.
Having the event at the Graceland Chapel in Las Vegas … totally inspired!
Having Elvis officiate…totally PRICELESS.
Of course, as many of the family as could be there were in attendance. "Vegas? Count me in!"
(Except for my mom. She couldn't attend. Not because she is 95(!), but because she's still partying it up in Miami for the summer, but that's not important right now.)
The reception/party was held at the Burger Joint at the Flamingo Hilton.
Fabulously Old School, right?
He promised to "Love Her Tender." She vowed that he would always be her "Hunka, Hunka Burnin' Love." (notice that that's what Ben's shirt says…)
Awww….
Plus it was a totally fun Vegas weekend with my big, fat, Cuban family.
I was waiting to write about it til we got the group photo back from the Graceland people with all of us and Elvis, but that hasn't happened and besides…..it's already time to go back. (What??)
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We're returning to Las Vegas today. (I'll probably be on the road as you read this in the morning, but that's not important right now either.)
My sister, Miriam is celebrating her 60th birthday tonight. Can't wait!
We're having a fabulous family dinner at Caesar's Palace. Eric is stuck in work projects, so I'm taking Amy (my cubiche for these things.)
So if you're in Vegas this weekend, stop on by. We'll be the noisy Cubans winning big at the roulette tables, singing "La Bayamesa!" =D
I'm feeling lucky and this weekend looks totally promising….. =D
You know the drill….
"What happens in Vegas……..is just fodder for the blog." 😉
BTW, I made some pastelitos de guayaba to deliver to my friend Desi on the way out there. I know. Shut up.
(This is gonna be a blast!)
I’m very happy to have found your blog. I’m a Brazilian who thinks Cuba and Cuba people, Cuba music, Cuba food, Cuba people’s smiles (you get the gist) are the most beautiful thing in the world!I’d love to visit Vegas one day… Maybe my SO would finally surrender to a wedding ceremony.
And last but not least: Beautiful pictures!
Marti,Have a wonderful time!!!!! Take pictures of Desi eating a pastelito de guayava. Tell him one of your blog buddies suggested it. 😉 And I wish Miriam a wonderful Las Vegas style 60th birthday!!!!!
While you are out there… Hecha un pie!!! Have a blast!
Marta!The wedding was lovely! So much fun. I hope you’ll post your photos of Desi eating the guava pastellitos (don’t know how to spell it!) soon. It was great seeing you and finally meeting Amy too! Love you, Amy Arnaz 🙂