Wedding
Before Ceremony
These pictures were taken before the wedding ceremony (the trip out, the rehearsal dinner, gown/tux fitting, etc.).
The Proposal
Nothing fancy here. Kat said that she didn't want a traditional big diamond engagement ring, but I had to get her something...
How's this for a ring?
The Trip Out
Waiting in Phoenix for our connecting flight (hope we got a good discount for this three-hour layover!)
Don't try this at home...
Let's try for eyes open next time...
Good!
Fittings
We rented our formalwear at Bridal Elegance in Las Vegas. Along with the rental, they provide a free limo ride to the fitting. We were very pleased with their service and would highly recommend them.
Limo ride to the first gown / tux fitting.
Hope she doesn't get too used to this. Next week, it's back to the 4Runner...
Wonder what this does? (raised the divider behind the driver...oops)
I think it's this way...
They booze you up so you think the clothes fit better.
"No dresses left, eh? What about these?"
How to Hold Your Camera, by Glenn Tate.
The professional vest-fitting (we were instructed not to try it on by ourselves).
Why is this guy smiling?
Rehearsal Dinner
The rehearsal dinner was held at Hamada's of Japan in the Luxor hotel. Sushi was had by all (except Bryan). This was the first big get-together of the wedding. Oh, there was no rehearsal - only the dinner.
David Rawlings, Bryan's Dad, and Bryan's sister
A much-improved picture of Bryan's sister! :)
Kira and David Rawlings
Kat's daughter Leanna, Bryan's grandparents, Iwan Grau, Chris Morgan, and Glenn Tate.
Bryan's Dad and Mom, and Kat's mom
Everyone.
"What should we order?"
A reverse view.
Still trying to decide...
Good shot of Bryan's grandparents from Nebraska.
And the wine hasn't even arrived yet!
Kat's brother's wife Terry is sitting to the left of Leanna.
You'll notice my empty chair next to Kat - no one else wanted to take any pictures.
Bryan's sister, after sampling the wasabi.
"It's so not-hot!"
On the back right is Natasha, Kat's brother's daughter.
On the very back is Donovan, Kat's brother's son.
Not sure what was going on here.
Maybe this was the "It's so not-hot!" one.
We actually finished off all the food.
The view from the back corner. The restaurant was really nice.
A chopstick-o-rama.
Scary food!
Donovan, Terry, Leanna and Bryan's grandpa.
White Boy Glenn Tate trying to cash welfare check. :)
The other end of the table.
Terry and Leanna.
Finally - the elusive Dave Gardner, Kat's brother with sister Kat (and someone's head).
Breakfast on the Big Day
We had breakfast on our wedding day at the Pyramid Cafe in the Luxor. Joining us were Glenn, Dave, Kat's mom, her daughters, and Kat's brother and his family.
Oh goody! Ice cream!
View of the women's table, the last meal before the wedding.
