We weren't ever going to get married.
We promised early on in our relationship that we would grow old and stupid together and that was enough.
But during the "non-married" era we always added the caveat "Unless we are in Vegas, then we are SO getting married by Elvis".
Time swings by as it is want to do, and certain life events encouraged me to ask my then girlfriend to marry me, for real.
So in 2003 we did. Traditional, white dress (for her) Black Tux (for me). Family, friends, the whole enchilada.
At the reception I remember dancing with my new bride and saying:
"You know what this means?"
"What?" She replied.
"For our 10 year wedding anniversary we are going to Vegas to renew our vows."
She agreed.
For the following 10 years we constantly talked about it, and then, on January 2013 we were there.
At A Little White Chapel, Las Vegas. With a group of friends to witness our renewal.
Elvis presiding.
I wasn't sure what to expect, The Little White Chapel is the stuff of myth and legend.
It has been in movies (most recently 'The Hangover') and is the same place Ross and Rachel (TV Show, 'Friends') got married, while drunk in Vegas.
What I can say is that the folk at A little white chapel were terrific, and it became apparent that they had been doing this a very long time, as a result nothing was a problem.
Can't say enough about them.
Oh, and if you find yourself there, make sure that you get the photo package for your wedding, the photographers are just ace. (Ours was a guy called Carlo, ask for him, he's really good).
Now... what to do for our 20th?
6 окт 2024