WATCH: ‘Elvis’ weds Durban couple in Las Vegas
Elvis, plastic flowers, a bride on a bus, a dive bar reception. See how a Durban couple celebrated 20 years of marriage in Las Vegas.
Marius and Kelly van Huyssteen, a couple from Durban, celebrated 20 years of marriage with a unique and unconventional ceremony in Las Vegas. To mark the occasion, they hired an Elvis impersonator and exchanged vows beside the famous Las Vegas sign. Their adventure began two decades earlier when they jokingly considered eloping to Las Vegas due to the stress of wedding preparations.
However, they went ahead with a traditional wedding instead. The idea of returning to Las Vegas for their 10th anniversary resurfaced, but they ultimately decided against it due to the expense of their young children. In October, during a conference in Toronto, Kelly met Marius in New York, and their shared excitement led them to plan their dream wedding for the following April.
Upon arriving in Las Vegas, the couple embraced their impulsive nature, opting for a bus ride to the iconic sign instead of a more conventional taxi service. Along the route, they received applause and cheers from strangers, making the journey itself a memorable part of their celebration. Once at the famous sign, they exchanged their Elvis-themed vows and began their dance beneath the bright lights.
Despite the unconventional nature of their wedding, Kelly explained that the experience fulfilled a lifelong dream they had held for two decades.
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