Dave married Sonny

PJ and I were privileged to be invited to Dave Kollar's wedding to Sonny - in a lovely chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada at 4p on Friday, December 9.  Also in attendance was Dave's brother - Ron (who is a quite excellent guy to be sure - just as I recall him from the late '70s - something about that family, I think).

Right after the wedding!  It was lovely.

Our flight arrived a little after 2p; we figure out a few logistics and join the three of them at a room at the Golden Nugget in downtown Las Vegas.  Great seeing Ron again (first time for PJ meeting him); great meeting Sonny (finally!) (and yes I hope to learn spelling of her Korean name sooner than later); always great catching up with Dave.  Laughs, chatter, we get organized and head over to the wedding chapel.

Best man taking care of business.

Where they actually do a really nice job with the ceremony!  Prior we have a few extra minutes to spend - a good opportunity to chat a bit about what's happening - kind of an amazing development for Dave, and Sonny.  The bride looks quite lovely indeed.  Seems there's something special about folks like this getting married a little later in life, let's say - Dave and Sonny clearly really connect, it was so lovely throughout.  Ron did a fine job discharging his witnessing and ring-delivering duties.  PJ and I take a few pictures but mostly are just happy to be there.  PJ is in text-msg communication with a few folks, all of them pretty fired up to hear about what's going on.

Dave and Sonny pick out a few photos (via the chapel's staff photographer); back to the hotel; champagne, snacks, congratulations, talking, laughing, delightful.  We relocate to Vic & Anthony's - right in the hotel - this is a really fine restaurant, they do a great job beginning to end.  Nicole and Kerry had chipped in towards a round, which was quite a nice gesture.  I join Dave with his favored beverage (Manhattan, I mean Manhattans) (and of course invoked Ronald Gales).  The steak and tuna tartare are quite excellent, as are the entrees (and, ok, the drinks).  Lotsa excellent talking throughout.  Warm; lovely!

Not sure what was my favorite part of dinner:  the food, the drinks, the company, or the nonstop chatter?

We gather our stuff and go to take a quick look at their room at the Mandarin Oriental on the strip - that place is every bit as stylish as advertised.  Say our goodbyes, but mostly thanking them for including us in something so unique.  Uber to airport; easy flight; Uber home by around 1:15a.  POC and NOC are staying over after a Dbacks event, they show up a few minutes later and we all chatter until 2a.

Just really a fine day.  Have never attended a wedding quite like it.

Pregame prep.

Almost time (outside chapel).

Dave and Sonny!