We're sort of eloping. I've been married before (okay twice, but who's counting?) The first time was a shotgun wedding (we welcomed my daughter 6 months later), the next time around was a large formal afair, and we spent way too much money on things that I now realize didn't mean a thing.

My fiance and I were going to go to Las Vegas alone, but now it looks like our entourage is up to 15. We're not paying for anyone's anything, but will arrange dinner and have a small cake post-ceremony. Basically folks are using it as an excuse to go to Vegas, which is fine.

My dress is actually the one I wore in a previous lifetime, but I've had it modified to better fit the me that I am now, and to make it easier to wear while partying in LV; I might as well have some fun, I'm never wearing it again. The boy will wear a suit, b/c he needs one anyway. I did order invites, but only 25, more just for fun than anything else. I can't wait!