Fast, fun, and incredibly well researched, Las Vegas Weddings is the ultimate guide to getting hitched, Elvis style. Covering everything from the rise of the town to legendary star marriages and an entire section devoted to "The King," it even has a chapel guide to help budding young couples plan their own Vegas wedding getaway. Filled with rare photographs and never-before-heard stories, it also includes: Colorful descriptions of the town's funky stand-alone chapels and the Strip's swankiest resorts A unique look at Elvis impersonators More than fifty celebrity weddings, from Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thorton to Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward Theme weddings, like Star Trek, Camelot, or Elvis's Blue Hawaii And much, much more

Many couples think Las Vegas is their only option for elopement. But the authors, a married couple and travel writers, have researched 25 other romantic getaways, such as Fiji and Israel. Each chapter includes sidebars on interesting activities, diversions, and local customs. 60 photos.

This is a reissue of the novel inspired by Hunter S. Thompson's ether-fuelled, savage journey to the heart of the American Dream: We were somewhere around Barstow on the edge of the desert when the drugs began to take hold... And suddenly there was a terrible roar all around us and the sky was full of what looked like huge bats, all swooping and screeching and diving around the car, which was going about a hundred miles an hour with the top down to Las Vegas.

Froma Glee ato gay marriage, from lesbian senators to out gay Marines, we have undoubtedly experienced a seismic shift in attitudes about gays in American politics and culture. Our reigning national story is that a new era of rainbow acceptance is at hand. But dig a bit deeper, and this seemingly brave new gay world is disappointing. For all of the undeniable changes, the plea for tolerance has sabotaged the full integration of gays into American life. Same-sex marriage is unrecognized and unpopular in the vast majority of states, hate crimes proliferate, and even in the much vaunted gay friendly world of Hollywood and celebrity culture, precious few stars are openly gay. Ina The Tolerance Trap, Suzanna Walters takes on received wisdom about gay identities and gay rights, arguing that we are not almost there, but on the contrary have settled for a watered-down goal of tolerance and acceptance rather than a robust claim to full civil rights. After all, wea tolerate aunpleasant realities: medicine with strong side effects, a long commute, an annoying relative. Drawing on a vast array of sources and sharing her own personal journey, Walters shows how the low bar of tolerance demeans rather than ennobles both gays and straights alike. Her fascinating examination covers the gains in political inclusion and the persistence of anti-gay laws, the easy-out sexual freedom of queer youth and the suicides and murders of those in decidedly intolerant environments. She challenges both born that way storylines that root civil rights in biology, and god made me that way arguments that similarly situate sexuality as innate and impervious to decisions we make to shape it. A sharp and provocative cultural critique, this book deftly argues that a too-soon declaration of victory short-circuits full equality and deprives us all of the transformative possibilities of full integration.Tolerance is not the end goal, but a dead end. Ina The Tolerance Trap, Walters presents a complicated snapshot of a world-shifting moment in American historyOCoone that is both a wake-up call and a call to arms for anyone seeking true equality."

It all started with a wedding… Well, three weddings, to be exact. The one that happened, the one that went up in flames, and the one nobody saw coming. I’ve seen a lot of things living in Vegas. Hell, I’ve done a lot of things. But one thing I’ve never witnessed is a beautiful brunette, hitchhiking her way into the city, wearing a wedding dress. Until now, that is. Brynne Adams is running away from a broken heart. She expected a lot of things from her wedding day but finding photos of her fiancé and maid of honor and best man in a compromising position wasn’t one of them. And I’m absolutely certain she never imagined she’d end up marrying me, the stranger that rescued her from the side of the road that day. Our quick nuptials may have been the result of a drunken joke, but I soon realize that love can be found in the most unlikely of places if you just stop and take a chance.

Atop the Paris Hotel & Resort in Las Vegas stands the Eiffel Tower Restaurant, a must-go attraction renowned for its exquisite French cuisine and its breathtaking panoramic view of the Strip. Acclaimed chef Jean Joho takes readers into his kitchen, where he shares 50 of his signature dishes: from teasing amuse bouche such as The Everest Spoons to delicate desserts like Alsace Apple Strudel and an assortment of soufflés. With a plush red suede cover and 75 photos capturing the food and ambience of Las Vegas's most romantic restaurant, The Eiffel Tower Cookbook brings a touch of Parisian magic back into the home kitchen.

Accidental ‘I Do.’ To meant-to-be? Free-spirited Autumn is used to living life on the wild side but she never planned on waking up married in Vegas! When the memories of the previous night with her new husband Toby flood back, she realises she’s in quite the situation...especially when he needs her help by keeping up the facade temporarily. While her husband is hard to read, one thing is clear, their chemistry is anything but fake! Mills & Boon Forever — Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.

Luxury Weddings Las Vegas is a coffee table book that showcases the high end, upscale weddings produced in Las Vegas, Nevada. Wedding Planner Andrea Eppolito is renowned for having redefined what it means to get married in Las Vegas. Once synonymous with drive-through chapels, elopements, and quick celebrity weddings, Luxury Weddings Las Vegas shows another side to the city. With weddings the include opulent, over the top designs, curated menus, and custom attire, Luxury Weddings Las Vegas celebrates life, luxury, and above all else love.Las Vegas is a city conjured up from a dream. Every building and experience is the result of someone's imagination. As such, the city not only gives you permission to create something utterly unique, but it encourages it. By showcasing high end, luxury venues, beautifully crafted design, and highly curated wedding experiences Andrea Eppolito cements Las Vegas as a legitimate destination for couples seeking an upscale wedding.Luxury Weddings Las Vegas includes hundreds of full-color images and beautiful love stories as told by celebrity wedding planner Andrea Eppolito.

A wedding entertainer explains how to have a fun and exciting reception by finding the right vendors, mapping out a plan for pacing the event and personalizing the reception so that guests will have a night they will never forget.

Romantic ComedyCharacters: 7 male, 4 femaleInterior SetSandy, the four-times-married-three-times-divorced owner of a wedding chapel in Las Vegas, has certainly seen her fair share of matrimonies! In the hilarious and heart-warming Four Weddings and an Elvis, we witness four of her most memorable: Bev and Stan, who are getting married as revenge on their exes; Vanessa and Bryce, two arrogant aging stars who are tying the knot as a publicity ploy; and Martin and Fiona, a gentle postal-worker and a tough ex-con who couldn't be more in love! However, the final wedding is the most touching of all: Sandy's fifth and final wedding to the love of her life. With simple scenic requirements and memorable characters, Four Weddings and an Elvis is a comedic treat certain to please audiences! "Screechingly funny!" -Phillyfun Journal"Come enjoy four acts of love...or something like it. What happens in Las Vegas...is hilarious!" -Eventful"Laughter abounded throughout the play on opening night.... Not only were expectations met, they were exceeded!" -Montgomery Media