I'm gettin Married (1082 hits)
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Submitted by BigBear (View user info) at 2003-03-13 05:10:16 EST
Dear Uber Brothers and Sisters
Just a brief submission to let you all know that I'm getting married in May, in Vegas, after meeting my bride to be at New years, just call me the Whirlwind!
But i'm gonna need a little help, i've searched the net for information on obtaining a marriage licence prior to arriving in Vegas (I live in London), but its all a little vague, can anybody give me an idiots guide to getting hitched for a non US Citizen?
Any help would be appreciated, as I bought the tickets yesterday and am starting to brick it!
Cheers
Dpcoe
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Submitted by dpcoe (user info) at 2003-03-14 04:48:56 EST (#)
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Thanks for all the support guys!
The hotel is the Circus-Circus, and I think (hope) it's the one they go to in "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" with all the clowns and midgets and whotnot, I've read some reviews (after I booked) and apparently it full of screaming children and harried mothers, but hey I can always mosey on down the strip, and I'm only there for 4 Days which is barely enough time to unpack, let alone get pissed off!
I know what you mean PAS, but my last relationship was 12 years (do the math i'm 27 so 14 to 26!) and I was engaged for 7 of those and never got hitched, in the death we just drifted apart so I'm thinkin i'll try it the totally opposite way this time, the worst that can happen is Divorce and I lose half my shit... oh wait that would suck!
Anywho, my boss is on his way in, I had to book the time off yesterday and kind of told him why, and he's taking me out for a boozy lunch today, so i'd better get busy, keep the comments/advice coming tho.
Cheers
Dpcoe
Submitted by Razor (user info) at 2003-03-14 03:00:48 EST (#)
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Hey man congratulations! I really hope it works out for you... you're gushing man I can see it through the writing... it brought a huge smile to my face to read what you wrote.
By the way... the circus you mentioned... is it the Cirque du Soleil?
If so, go go GO! They run their shows on Bravo sometimes, and all I can say is that the best performers in the world line up to be in that troupe... their shows are absolutely astounding, and that's just on TV.
Seeing the CdS live is on my short list of things to do before I die.
Submitted by Hairsphincter (user info) at 2003-03-13 21:28:15 EST (#)
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CC - Uzbkes, Schmoozbeks. Go to south east Asia for the real McCoy... which strangely rhymes with boy.
Where's my Freud text?
Submitted by TheMan (user info) at 2003-03-13 21:26:42 EST (#)
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Mailorder brides can be fun. The trick is finding a place with a 30 day money back guarantee. Kind of like women do with ordering their wedding dresses online. They get married, then return them after for a refund. Your bide comes, she "doesn't cut it", and you get your money back. The reason can be anything like "She didn't fit", "I decided I don't like the color", or "I wasn't satisfied with her oral skills"(she doesn't speak good english). If anyone knows a online bride depository with a money back guarantee, let me know.
Submitted by PeopleAreStrange (user info) at 2003-03-13 21:11:04 EST (#)
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Congratulations dpcoe. Yes you are mad to get married so quickly but who's to say what relationships will work out and what won't. So long as you don't mind the idea that if things go wrong you can get divorced, no hard feelings then go for it. If you're the type that only wants to be married the once in their lives (like me) then maybe you'd want to wait, move in together first, test the waters but hey - live the dream! I'd like to get married in Vegas. Have a good time.
Submitted by Random Joe at 2003-03-13 20:56:01 EST (#)
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Marriage isn't a word, it's a sentance.
Submitted by lodnem (user info) at 2003-03-13 13:43:57 EST (#)
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congrats on getting married...ouch, another one bites the dust ;)
vegas is the only place in the world i know of where you can get married by an elvis impersonator while never getting out of the car. you can also get married at the bellagio, and many of the major hotels. i've been to a few weddings at the bellagio now and while it does feel a bit like going to a fast food restaurant (if you're 10 minutes late the wedding is off...) they are less stale than weddings at a drive thru unless that's your intention to just get hitched quick.
on the whole vegas is a place to go to party, lose money and see some entertaining shows. everything in vegas is about parting you from your money so bring a lot of it if you're going to be there for any length of time.
i can not stomache vegas beyond 2 / 3 days personally, 3 is really stretching it. always budget yourself before you get there to. calculate what you brought and how much you can spend on a single day because you can lose it quick and spend everything you have in a single afternoon.
the best hotel, imho, is the bellagio and it's a bit more romantic than the venetion. the venetion is also nice and similiar to the bellagio but you don't get the water show which is spectacular the first time you see it (you will eventually hate it if you're there long enough). your bride will enjoy shopping at the venetion and you two can take the gondola ride at night where the boat rower dude will sing in his best, fake italian accent while you kiss under all of the bridges. it's quite cheesy, but after 20-30 free drinks at the craps table it is fun.
there's tons of night clubs in the major hotels if going out dancing is your thing, and some are geared towards looking trendy and just drinking away. ask the hotel desk or just watch their promo that runs on tv all day long when you get to your room.
i don't know what shows are playing at this time but there's usually one or two that are worth seeing. the evening shows are topless, so check the times and details before you go to see more or less depending on your tastes. there's usually a good comedian or two in town on the weekends as well. they do very long sets and never put on a bad show. you have to be good to play vegas, real good.
i forget where i stayed last time, if it was the venetion or the bellagio (i've stayed in both) but one of them has an incredible health spa. you can go and get take a sauna, get his / hers massages and they will pamper your bride to her hearts content. i'm telling you, i had a great time at this place with my date and it paid great dividends later ;)
anyway, have fun, and whatever you do book a great hotel and stay on the strip. don't bother looking for to much of a discount, but to get the best deals definetly contact a travel agent. calling the hotels direct is usually a premium rate.
Submitted by scott_ny (user info) at 2003-03-13 12:38:06 EST (#)
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Cat... I forgot to mention...
"Menage A Trois" (correct spelling) Can be with anyone or anything.
It means "an affair that has three"
Submitted by scott_ny (user info) at 2003-03-13 12:28:04 EST (#)
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By the way... Does an American marriage count in England and visa versa?
Submitted by magik at 2003-03-13 12:12:34 EST (#)
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Well, I am sorry that I cannot offer any advice on citizenship, but good luck in vegas!!! I want to go their myself. (for a vacation though, not for marriage!!) Go talk to your registry office though...I am sure that they have information on US citizenship. Have a fuckin' blast!!
Submitted by dpcoe (user info) at 2003-03-13 11:16:35 EST (#)
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We're both from England, we just wanted to get married in Vegas to keep costs down but still make it really special, I mean we could do it in a registry office but they're a grey and boring, whereas Vegas looks like a fucking madhouse, apparently theres a Circus on in our hotel all day and rides and shows etc etc, whereas our local town hall has a rather grubby looking fountain to boast.
Submitted by magik at 2003-03-13 10:55:01 EST (#)
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That is wonderful! Has your fiance considered moving to England instead?
Submitted by dpcoe (user info) at 2003-03-13 10:43:51 EST (#)
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Maybe not a whirlwind then, but definately a stiff breeze!
We met at my New years party, and I asked if she'd marry me after six weeks, we were gonna go in April, but apparently Aprils really busy and I couldn't afford the flights so first week of may it is!
I keep pinching myself and it would seem that i'm firmly awake, so this must be happening! if you guys knew me you'd be totally freaked i'm kind of a Mr Sensible normally, but god damn i'm in love...
Submitted by catscradle (user info) at 2003-03-13 10:31:13 EST (#)
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I dunno Nicole, my last three marriages with mail-order brides ended in disaster. It might have been because they were from Uzbekistan.
Submitted by Nicole3 (user info) at 2003-03-13 10:21:11 EST (#)
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Is the issue here about not being a US citizen. Honestly, I have no idea. Whirlwind? Maybe, but I've seen many people get married after knowing each other for about the same amount of time and things worked out beautifully. I think whirlwind relationships and prearranged marriages have a bad rap. I don't agree with prearranged marriages but they have worked out in the past and often still do.
Submitted by catscradle (user info) at 2003-03-13 10:06:26 EST (#)
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Whoa, Scott -
Doesn't 'Manage et Trois' involve 2 males and a female? Ala the Seinfeld episode where George dated the girl with a male room mate? Oh it was a great one - To break up with the girl, Jerry told him to suggest a 'Manage et Trois' (sp?). Then, The girl tells his room mate this, the guy looks at George and says, "OH really?" in a seductive tone. Curtain closes with George screaming. Man, I love Seinfeld.
Submitted by blujnbbyqn (user info) at 2003-03-13 09:49:39 EST (#)
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dpcoe - Well done! Are you fucking crazy? Hahahahaha
I am glad the site helped.
If your new bride banishes the 'I hate...' t-shirt, you can send it to me!
Again, best of luck.
Michelle
Submitted by sky (user info) at 2003-03-13 09:42:26 EST (#)
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Wow!
I think that's incredibly daring and fun. I want to get married in Vegas prior to my actual wedding so that we don't have jitters and bullshit. Of course I don't want to get married for another, oh, 8-9 years.
Submitted by dpcoe (user info) at 2003-03-13 09:10:50 EST (#)
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Cheers Michelle, I've had a quick look and am gonna print off all the relevant info x-x
Hi Scott, I did try doing searches on "Vegas Marrige" but most of the sites I ended up on just confused me! (I ended up on Uber by accident and am not real paperwork friendly), and yeah you sussed me, I'm just so excited that I wanted the whole of the Uber communitys input, as I've been sworn to secrecy (just me and my girl know, my parents would flip!) and am busting to be told "well done" OR "are you fucking mad?"
Submitted by scott_ny (user info) at 2003-03-13 08:54:42 EST (#)
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I applaud you for your 'whirlwind' adventure. Vegas is not a traditional marriage environment. It is built for drive thru marriages. Normally, you would go to a town hall and get a marriage application. But, I'm pretty sure that in the Vegas Chapels, they have everything in one place, including a witness if you need it!
ok... now let's get real... If you have enough savvy to find yourself on Uber, then you should be smart enough to type "Vegas Marriages" in a search engine. You don't need us for that! So what do you need us for? YOU want us to change your mind! And... you've come to the right place.
DON'T DO IT! or.... or... or.... Do it and share your honeymoon with some quality Vegas hookers. Do it in Style! Tell you girl that it's tradition, in Vegas, to have a 'Manage et Trois' after the wedding.
Submitted by blujnbbyqn (user info) at 2003-03-13 06:44:01 EST (#)
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Good for you! Congrats and best of luck to you both.
This link is pretty general but it does have the info you may need.
http://marriage.about.com/library/bllnv.htm
Hope it helps!
Michelle