There is nothing ordinary about Las Vegas and there was nothing ordinary about the wedding of fun-loving couple Lisa Olen and Michael Tobin, who put on a party to rival anything found on The Strip.
The Bride Lisa Olen, 28, managing editor
The Groom Michael Tobin, 27, publisher
The Date September 12
In a time before e-mail, Lisa and Michael were pen pals -- the old-fashioned kind, on paper. At age 13, a mutual friend put them in touch and they began writing kid-like love letters. The began a lasting friendship and saw their puppy love blossom into adult affection. For Lisa, a Broadway musical fanatic, a trip to New York City was a dream come true. But then it got better: After seeing
The Phantom of the Opera, Michael asked for her hand in marriage.
-- Alonna Friedman