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What happens in Vegas... can be seriously romantic. A Brooklyn couple Sophie and Dan set a wedding date for just two months away, but with a little help from Aunt Martha, they planned a stylish, intimate party in Nevada's most famous town.

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Sophie and Dan

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In early 2009, journalist Dan Slater was attempting to excel in a yoga class when he was gently advised by off-duty instructor Sophie Herbert that he was twisting the wrong way. She may have had a boyfriend at the time, but two years later, Dan contacted newly single Sophie via Facebook, and they "liked" each other instantly. Over Thanksgiving 2012, Dan proposed to Sophie with a sapphire engagement ring.

After nixing the idea of a big celebration, aunt Martha Stewart asked if she could organize their a small soirée in Las Vegas. How could a niece say no?

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Casino Keepsakes

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Upon guests arrival to Wynn Las Vegas (there were only 11), they were greeted with a Paper Mart welcome bag filled with a Moleskine notebook, pens, Mario Badescu facial mist, Aubrey sunscreen, dried spiced mango, roasted pistachios, Beau Coup chocolate poker chips, and a map. A playing card–inspired thank-you tag also nodded to the Vegas setting.

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The Bride's Accessories

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For her "something borrowed," Sophie walked down the aisle in the stunning vintage garnet jewelry her mom wore to her own wedding in 1990.

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Faux Real Bouquet

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The stunning clutch is actually made of clay—yes, clay! Sophie's mom sent Deco Clay Craft Academy a photo of the bouquet that her sister Martha made for her when Laura wed Sophie's stepdad, and the company carefully recreated it.

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The Ring Pillow

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Sophie's mother made this beautiful lace ring pillow for her own wedding to Sophie's step-father, Randy, in 1990. (She is, after all, Martha's sister!)

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All in the Family

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The bride posed with her aunt, who wore Marchesa, and her mom, in Reem Acra. "We felt special, sparkly, and so Vegas in those great dresses," recalls Martha.

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A Stolen Moment

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Dan, decked out in a custom tuxedo, and Sophie, radiant in her mom's vintage wedding dress, snuck in a sweet Eskimo kiss before the ceremony.

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Vegas Vows

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The pair chose Vegas because "we were heading there to promote Dan's book, Love in the Time of Algorithms

, and thought, 'Why not?'" says Sophie.

Dan and Sophie exchanged vows in the rose garden of the Wynn Hotel under a simple white canopy adorned with—what else—pastel roses.

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Sin City Dinner

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Thanks to the marble walls and venetian-glass chandelier, the reception table required little more than lush, low arrangements of pastel roses.

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On the Menu

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Wooden chopsticks printed with "Sophie and Dan" greeted guests at each place setting. Once seated, everyone dug into a meal of sushi, fried chicken, and ice cream cones.

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Blooming Dessert

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The wedding cake by Andrea's at Encore was chocolate, vanilla, and raspberry.

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Boxed Favors

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Nashville Wraps favor boxes were stuffed with bonbons from Brooklyn chocolatier Cacao Prieto.

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A Warm Welcome

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"After cocktails, we went to the casino, where everyone was cheering for the couple as we walked through," says editorial director Darcy Miller.

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Lucky in Love

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The new Mr. and Mrs. tried their luck at the slots.

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Place Your Bets

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Martha joined the newlyweds at a craps table.

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Location: Wynn Las Vegas

Event planning, flowers, and music: The Wedding Salons at Wynn and Encore

Catering and cake: Andrea's at Encore

Officiant: Rabbi Mel Hecht

Bouquet and boutonniere: Deco Clay Craft Academy

Dress cleaning and restoration: Madame Paulette

Bride's accessories: Jessica Fields (rings); Nina (shoes)

Hair and makeup: Daisy Schwartzberg

Groom's tuxedo: Rebecca and Drew

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    1 of 17 Sophie and Dan
    2 of 17 Casino Keepsakes
    3 of 17 The Bride's Accessories
    4 of 17 Faux Real Bouquet
    5 of 17 The Ring Pillow
    6 of 17 All in the Family
    7 of 17 A Stolen Moment
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    10 of 17 On the Menu
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    14 of 17 Lucky in Love
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