Suite 150

The Night Before Nevermore

Two Souls Become One

The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower in the Bella Vista Salon Level 103

Ceremony

Chicken N Pickle - Henderson

Reception

Tea Party Brunch

Our Wedding

OUR STORY

In the heart of Kansas, where the skies stretch wide and sunsets paint the plains in gold, two people, Cynthia in Wichita and Michael in Manhattan—were living separate lives, just a few hours apart, yet worlds away from crossing paths. That is, until a dating app’s algorithm changed everything.Cynthia, a former English teacher with a love for books, wellness, and the mysterious. Michael, a lifelong soldier who preferred pickleball, EDM, art (surprisingly), and hiking the Flint Hills. Both had tried online dating before—swipe after swipe, some laughs, some cringe worthy encounters, a few dates—but nothing stuck. Still, they each believed that maybe, just maybe, the right person was out there. One quiet Sunday evening in November, Cynthia sent an innocent and simple"hello" on Michael's profile. His adventurous photos and articulate profile caught her attention. His headline sealed the deal: “We can say we met in a bookstore.” Michael saw Cynthia's message and reached out.Their conversation flowed effortlessly. Within days, they were texting constantly sharing music, trading book recommendations, and laughing about a plethora of stories. However, their unknown destiny was put on hold due to Cynthia's travel abroad. After three weeks of long calls and growing mystery, they decided to meet for a day of roaming around Manhattan.That first in-person meeting was a bitter cold day packed full of events ranging from a farmer's market, art museum, painting ceramics to cooking dinner with local food from the earlier jaunt to the farmer's market. The second date was filled with hiking, exploring a mill, and a random spontaneous game of pickleball. The chemistry was real. Their fourth date was where the two would inevitably conclude that this was something special.Cynthia traveled to Manhattan for another day walking miles around the town. The skies were gray, and there was a moist chill in the air. They began the day with an epic hike to overlook the town. On the way down, small drops of ice began to fall. This did not stop them. They continued their day, but they noted the growing dangerous conditions. As cars skidded on the ice, Cynthia and Michael skated back to his small Manhattan apartment to wait out the storm. However, fate had something else in mind. The ice turned to snow and did not stop for nearly 24 hours, shutting down all roads and stores. They were stuck in that tiny apartment for seventy-two solid hours. As the plows slowly battled the snow, the time with one another exponentially removed questions whether this was something special and enduring.Throughout the next year, they took trips across Kansas and to the east coast, met each other's families and friends, and built a life that felt like home—even without moving in together.Then, on a summer evening in Wichita with the backdrop of “dining in the dark – home edition”, Michael got down on one knee as Cynthia’s blindfold was removed. Cynthiasaid yes.Now, surrounded by bright lights in the city of sin, they’re planning a Halloween wedding—where mystery and chill will be in the air. And yes, there will bepickleball.From a swipe on a screen to vows beneath the Vegas lights, Cynthia and Michael’s love story is a reminder that sometimes, the person you’ve been searching for isjust one click—and a little faith—away.

"We met in a bookstore"

Our Story

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This is the hotel that Cynthia and Michael have reserved. The Strat Hotel, Casino and Tower and will host the ceremony at Bella Vista Chapel located within The Strat.

The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower

Club Wyndham Desert Blue

Flamingo Las Vegas

Luxor Hotel & Casino

Palms Casino Resort

SAHARA Las Vegas

Travel

The Night Before NevermoreCome as you are but if you if you would like to help set the mood for Friday evening, in this realm of vows and velvet air, we ask that your raiment honor the evening’s somber beauty— refined yet touched with the quiet mystery of the monochrome.------------------------------------------------------------------Two Souls Become OneCeremonyCome as you are but request a semi-formal attire. Nothing theatrical—simply elegance touched with a whisper of the sublime.ReceptionCome as you are but think garments that cling to the living form with the devotion of midnight shadows, urging the body onward in its relentless pursuit of vigor.------------------------------------------------------------------Tea Party BrunchCome as you are but to add to the atmosphere think Victorian elegance threaded with brass gears, curious devices, and just a whisper of shadowed charm.

Dress Code

Experience a similar environment from when Michael proposed to Cynthia. Dining in the dark is a unique gastronomic experience where diners enjoy a meal while their sight is removed, enhancing their other senses—taste, smell, and touch

BLACKOUT Dining in the Dark

Battista's Hole in the Wall has been a Las Vegas favorite for over 50 years. It's known for its traditional Italian entrees, exceptional service, and its unique decor. Meals include your choice of soup or salad, garlic bread, after dinner cappuccino, and complimentary house wine!

Battista's Hole in the Wall

A&nbsp;hidden, signless pizza parlor located on the third floor of The Cosmopolitan hotel, accessible by taking the escalators and then walking through an unmarked hallway filled with record art. Seek out Secret Pizza, a slice shop at the end of a record-lined corridor, far away from the bustle of the casino floor.

Secret Pizza

The Halloween Emporium &amp; Haunted Tea Room offers a unique combination of scares and sweets. First, explore the Halloween Emporium filled with costumes, decorations, and all things spooky. Then, head to the Haunted Tea Room for a delicious afternoon tea with a spooky twist.&nbsp;&nbsp;Expect eerie decorations, spooky surprises, and maybe even a ghostly encounter with your tea and scones!

Halloween Emporium and Haunted Tea Room

Meow Wolf Las Vegas is an immersive art and entertainment complex located at AREA15, just west of the Las Vegas Strip. The main attraction is Omega Mart, an interactive supermarket that combines art, technology, and storytelling. Visitors can explore a whimsical environment filled with intriguing installations and hidden pathways, where they can engage with various interactive experiences. The complex also features other attractions like Lost Spirits and Illuminarium, making it a unique destination for both locals and tourists

Meow Wolf

The Arte Museum is a must-see multi-sensory immersive art exhibition on the Las Vegas Strip, showcasing work inspired by nature.

Arte Museum

Step inside the living nightmares inspired by Universal’s legacy of cinematic and live entertainment horrors. In a darkened warehouse on the edge of Las Vegas, a relentless spectacle of horror is rising – Universal Horror Unleashed. Enter the evils of four haunted houses, each with their own terrifying story. Prepare to face twisted creatures, disturbing legends and horrors pulled straight from your worst nightmares.

Universal Horror Unleashed

Ghost Adventures&nbsp;host and executive producer Zak Bagans opened Las Vegas’ first award-winning Haunted Museum in the historic Wengert Mansion, a building known for decades for its dark occult history. Venture through creepy hallways and secret passages while exploring paranormal exhibits and cursed artifacts, as well as possessions once owned by notorious serial killers.

Zak Bagan's Haunted Museum

Las Vegas is an oasis in the desert where no one sleeps, and every vice you can imagine is available—for the right price. But debauchery and hedonism are the lighter side of a more ominous history. The isolation of Sin City was not only the perfect place to escape and act out fantasies, it was also an ideal place to do a whole bunch of nuclear testing.

Atomic Museum

Tom Devlin's Monster Museum is located in historic Boulder City, NV, between Las Vegas and the Hoover Dam. Our mission is to preserve the art and history of special makeup effects. This gallery of Tom's art includes everything from screen-used props and creature suits to custom pieces representing monsters throughout movie history.

Tom Devlin's Monster Museum

Maintained by the Bureau of Land Management as part of its National Landscape Conservation System, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is a chunk of land just 15 miles west of Las Vegas. Red Rock Canyon showcases the large red rock formations from which it gets its name.&nbsp;

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

The four-acre Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden. Over 300 species of cacti and succulents make this Nevada's largest collection of its kind, and one of the biggest in the world.

Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden

The Las Vegas Valley is the improbable site of world-class fossils of late Pleistocene megafauna (large animals), including such iconic species as the saber-toothed cat, the giant ground sloth, the mammoth, and the American horse, camel, and lion.

Ice Age Fossils State Park

Hidden Forest Trail, an out and back (~10.4 miles), which takes you to the Hidden Forest Cabin, is a long and challenging hike. The trail starts with desert scenery and goes into the pine forest. It has a gradual incline on loose gravel paths for the entire trail up to the cabin. It is best to wear proper hiking boots, and bringing hiking poles will also be helpful. By the cabin, there is a tent site, picnic table, benches, and an outhouse. Bring a lot of water in case there's no water source running at the cabin. To get to the Hidden Forest Trailhead, you need to drive on the dirt/gravel road

Hidden Forest Trailhead

The Mob Museum lets you explore this history with exhibits on famous criminals, law enforcement battles, and even items used in crimes.&nbsp;While not a traditional haunted attraction, some believe the spirits of those involved in this violent history linger within the walls. Take a tour and see for yourself if the museum lives up to its spooky reputation!

The Mob Museum

The Hoover Dam is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between the U.S. states of Nevada and Arizona. Constructed between 1931 and 1936, during the Great Depression, it was dedicated on September 30, 1935, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Its construction was the result of a massive effort involving thousands of workers, and cost over 100 lives. Bills passed by Congress during its construction referred to it as Hoover Dam (after President Herbert Hoover), but the Roosevelt administration named it Boulder Dam. In 1947, Congress restored the name Hoover Dam.

Hoover Dam Visitor Center & Tours

Things to Do

Registry

• THE NIGHT BEFORE NEVERMORE•Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will take place on 30 October 2026 at SUITE 150 (1025 S 1st St Ste 150 155 Las Vegas, NV, 89101) from 4 - 7pm. • TWO SOULS BECOME ONE •Ceremony on 31 October 2026 at Bella Vista Chapel located on Level 103 at The Strat Hotel &amp; Casino from 4 - 5pm. • BEHOLD LOVE EVEN DEATH CANNOT PART •Cocktails and reception will take place on 31 October 2026 at CHICKEN-n-PICKLE (3381 St Rose Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89052) from 6:30 - 9:30pm. • VOWS ARE SPOKEN, THE NIGHT IS DONE •Farewell tea party brunch will take place on 01 November 2026 at SUITE 150 (1025 S 1st St Ste 150 155 Las Vegas, NV, 89101) from 11am - 1pm.

Michael & Cynthia

Michael & Cynthia

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