. "2010-01-11T00:00:00"^^ . "My big brother took the plunge here this past weekend.\n\nWe were told that it was imperative that our group was on time since they only have a 15 minute window for the ceremony and they are booked back-to-back.\n\nMy sister-in-law to be was paranoid about us being on time and possibly missing the ceremony, so she insisted we all arrive there at 4:00 for a 5:00 ceremony. Knowing what a propensity for tardiness there is in my family, she probably had the right idea. I just smiled and did whatever she wanted.\n\nWe all arrived and I couldn't believe the throngs of people here, lining up like cattle, waiting to go into the chapel. Seriously, it felt like I was at a deli counter or a Southwest Airlines gate, waiting to depart.\n\nIt was a cool 55 degrees and since I didn't anticipate having to stand outside for the better part of an hour in a little black dress, I froze my butt off. It surprised me that they had no real shelter in which to wait. I feel sorry for brides waiting outside in the cold and rain.\n\nThe chapel itself was quite small and charming and is apparently a historic landmark.\n\nThe officiant appeared to have just memorized a script. I imagine he performs the exact same ceremony hundreds of times a week, so it's not a surprise that he had no real personality or depth.\n\nAlthough I would never get married in Vegas, I can see the allure for people wanting to simplify as well as find a place with some character. The chapels in the hotels have a sort of funeral parlor feel, so if you must get hitched in Vegas, I guess this is as good a place as any."^^ . . "3"^^ . "7"^^ . "8"^^ . "18"^^ . .