Of course, that all might change over time (anybody remember my review of Moulin Rouge?) and I'm willing to go with it. I'm still reserving ultimate judgement until November's third installment. Once the 4-hour movie is seen altogether, much might be excused.

Or not.

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A big fat congratulations to my dear friends Sandy & Marcus, who tied the knot this weekend in a great ceremony followed by a rockin' reception. Despite the fact the lounge/restaurant was covered in dark red velvet, it really was an elegant event. I mean covered. The ceiling was the only white object in the place...well, the ceiling and the bride and the to-die-for wedding cake. But the coolest thing there? A huge ice sculpture-cum-martini chiller. Shake up the martini without ice, pour it down the funnel/tubing in the ice, and it comes out cold. Very. Very. Cool.

(They didn't let people actually *drink* from it, however. We were thoroughly disappointed.)

Any wedding where the bride and groom are that cute, and everybody's so entirely happy, should be considered a success.

**Pretty bridesmaid's dresses, too.**

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