Today was a dirty trick with our weather turning even more spring-like warming up to the 80s and a beautifully clear sky and me being stuck in an office most of the day. But it also got me in the mood to plan a little summer fun and look back on previous summer trips. My husband and I have been together for over 13 years, but have only been married since 2009. Why rush? :-) When we did finally decide to get married, the last thing we wanted was to make a big deal out of it. But still wanted it to be memorable and fun and opted for a planned elopement to the Chapel of the Flowers in Las Vegas. We flew out in August for a long weekend staying at the Encore.
And had an amazing view from our hotel room.
Our first night there, we had an amazing dinner at Top of the World which was a perfect way to start the visit! The restaurant spins slowly on an 800 ft. tower, so slow it’s hardly noticeable. We were treated with a great view of our hotel.
And a gorgeous sunset behind the mountains.
The after dark view was even better seeing the strip lit up.
The Encore was across the street from the Fashion Show mall where we had another amazing meal at The Capital Grille.
The rest of the sights on the strip were awesome, taking in shows at Treasure Island.
And the Bellagio.
Never got a chance to eat at Paris, next trip. :-)
It was an amazing trip for just 4 days full of new sights, romance, relaxing, and fun. We’ll go back at some point and I’m looking forward to it just to find amazing vegan eats.
A perfect trip to reminisce since I’m alone tonight, hubby on a business trip. I was tempted to do the typical single-gal dinner of popcorn and cereal, but decided I was craving lentil stew after inventorying fresh ingredients, a variation my Hearty Lentil Stew with zucchini and celery.
The smell this stew fills with kitchen with as it’s simmering is amazing.
It was a fast, but comforting dinner when I’m feeling lonely.
Maybe cereal and popcorn tomorrow night. :-)
What crazy dinners have you had when home alone?
Ah, love this memory of yours! Love the reminder that we got married at the same place (when Dave and I got married it was called The Little Chapel of the Flowers)!
I’ve definitely been known to have a bowl of popcorn for dinner. But, since my husband and I make our own meals anyway, it’s not that different when he’s gone. I just might eat dinner in pajamas ;)
That’s awesome about Chapel of the Flowers! A lot of times we end up making our own meals too or he’ll have what I’m making as a side.
We got married in vegas 10 yrs ago!!! I told you the story of my pink plastic ring…i had no idea you guys got married in vegas as well. our chapel actually went outta biz about 2 yrs after we were married..i guess selling $199 wedding packages doesnt pay the rent :)
thanks for the great pics!
That’s great about Vegas, so easy and fun for a wedding – right? Too bad about the chapel, ours was doing a reality TV show at the time and we thought about auditioning, but that process was pretty crazy.
I’ve never been to Vegas, but I want to go so badly!!! I love hearing about Vegas weddings!!
Shoot– my comments aren’t going through!! But I loved hearing about your Vegas wedding!!
Sorry about the comments, my spam filter loses its’ mind occasionally! :-P
vegas wedding, huh, tempting haha
It was fun and simple, our Chapel took care of everything and I was impressed with the photography – better than my sister’s huge wedding! :-)
Home alone dinners for me include veggie nachos and other veggified vatiations on comfort foods like pastas and raviolis and all kinds of trash with some veggies thrown in for good karma =) haha
you darling, behaved! <3
I love that you guys got married in Vegas, some days I wish that is what I was doing! lol! Lot cheaper and less stress! haha!
I love Vegas ! Mike and I hope to go there next year! We have never been to vegas together!