
At the opening reception for the Professional Convention Management Association conference in Las Vegas, a fur-clad showgirl greeted attendees from atop a vintage Cadillac convertible.
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A "Love Tweet-Up" lounge enabled attendees to network personally with anyone with whom they had tweeted.
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Traditional Las Vegas showgirls were also part of the entertainment.
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Sculptural floral arrangements surrounded guests at the opening reception.
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In recognition of Las Vegas's moniker "the Marriage Capital of the World," an Elvis impersonator mock-married a young couple decked out in the reception's dominant color of pink.
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Hanging acrylic bubble chairs offered additional seating for revelers.
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Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Frank Sinatra look-alikes were part of the entertainment lineup.
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The MGM Grand Marquee foyer was guests' first opportunity to feast on an eclectic menu of hearty appetizers that included lobster potpie, beef tenderloin, and Kobe sliders.
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A Liberace look-alike serenaded guests as they entered the ballroom.
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The glitzy decor paid homage to old and new Las Vegas.
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