Around October the mailman rang my doorbell with a boxed elaborate invitation to the 2015 New Year's Eve party at Aria! Honestly not sure how I qualified for it this year as the only time I gambled at Aria in 2014 was the first 2 days of the year when I was staying there for the 2014 NYE party.
If you want to compare this party to the one the previous year here's a link to that:
http://www.lasvegasdaze.com/2014/02/new-years-eve-2014-at-arias-attraction.html
Terri who had invited me to be her guest at last year's party also had a invitation as did Sdguy. Since Terri and I both had invitations it meant this year we could invite two friends and we were so happy that Gwen and Teresa were able to join us! If your wondering what happened to my husband Randy he just doesn't like large parties and decided to stay home with our son Matt again.
Since all of us had different hosts with Aria and we wanted to make sure we were seated at the same table, Terri, Sdguy and I, all contact our hosts ahead of time to make sure they would work together to see that our group were all seated together and that went off smoothly thanks to their efforts.
If you don't want to read about the Aria party you can experience a small part of it by watching the video below. I'll apologize now for the times I was wildly swinging the camera around which got worse the more I drank, LOL!
As the fun started Sdguy and I met a nice couple who watches our slot videos on youtube. It was great to meet you Mark and Margaret!
We also met lovely Linda who watches our slot videos!
Later in the evening Doreen found us and what a fun lady she is, hope to see you all again! Apologies to Rob G, I didn't notice his tweet to me that evening so while he sent me his table number at the party I didn't read it until the next day.
There was all sorts of crafted cocktails in the first room with the photo stations. I liked the fruit flavored one I got at the entrance, didn't care of the drink made with the cotton candy below, it was too sweet. Loved the Moscow Mule drink it was great, but I forgot to take a photo of it. Gwen and Teresa really enjoyed a Jack Daniels drink that was named Sinatra's Old Fashion, think they started out with at least two of those!
In the photo op room there was also entertainment and you can see a bit of this in the video I put together. The link was at the beginning of this report.
When the doors to the main dining and entertainment area opened we were among the first inside so I could take a few photos without the crowds.
Above is a table in the Gold section.
Sdguy talked me into getting the false eyelashes and below I went with the more subdued lashes with rhinestones around the edges.
The lady above getting ready to put one of the eyelashes on me. Below, after the eye lashes are on me!
After we found our table our group decided it would be a good time to return to the Photo Op Reception Ballroom hoping that the lines for photos had decreased, and while there was still a small wait in line it went fairly quickly.
My two favorites, the fantasy bedroom scene and the one below. In the fantasy bedroom scene that's Terri, me, Teresa, Gwen, Sdguy and Chase. The blonde on the upper left was one of the performers.
The upside down room with Sdguy, Chase and me.
Dinner was great! The first course was Hamachi Crudo and Baby Gem Salad with Blood Orange and Hearts of Palm.
Maine Lobster and Beef Tenderloin with potato puree, asparagus and bordelaise sauce.
Assorted mini desserts with a misty presentation! Blackberry marshmallow, raspberry milk chocolate pudding, chocolate caramel popcorn, praline almond toffee chouquette, green apply yuzu pate de fruit and blueberry greek yogurt macaron.
Girls just want to have fun and we did have fun. Gwen and I even had a dance together!
Terri's and my dates the lovely Teresa and Gwen!The photo below of Teresa, Gwen, myself and Terri is for my Mom because of the white peacock in the background. My Mom lives in Ft. Lauderdale and has a few peacocks at her house one of which is an albino peahen. :)
Random party scenes below!
Near midnight they started handing out various hats, and glasses to wear.
The non-stop entertainment was great, the dancers and singers did a great job.
It's after midnight, time to leave the best NYE party in Vegas!
At the end of the party they gave out a gift bag that contained items for sweet dreams, a eye mask, teddy bear, socks, a still dreaming door hanger, etc…the socks were really comfortable after a night in heels!
Hi Diana,
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're feeling better and I hope that's all your sickness for the year done in one hit!
Great report as usual...the party looks fabulous. How many people do they invite? You never know, one day we may get an invite....lol!!
Stay lucky!
Mark (& Andrea)
xxx
Thanks, I'm hoping this was it for sickness this year too. :)
DeleteI'm actually not sure how many people they invite. It's a big room though with lots of tables, at least 200 tables and I believe each seats 10 to 12 people.
Still hoping to see you this year in Vegas. :)
xoxo,
Diana
I'm hoping so too....16 weeks to go!
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xxx
I know you two will have a fun and winning trip. Wish me luck this month and in April so I can return in May when you and Andrea are visiting!
DeleteGood luck!
DeleteWe actually arrive on 31st May and leave on 11th June....so looking forward to some hot weather ;-)
Definitely hot weather in store for you that trip. Good to know it's more June then May. Not sure if I will make Vegas in June since I have my July birthday trip scheduled but one never knows. ;)
DeleteDon't worry if you can't make it as I'm sure our paths will cross again at some point in the future :)
DeleteTake care
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Yay an update. It looks like Aria really knows how to throw a NYE party. Loved all the pictures and the mini dessert presentation was so cool. It's awesome they gave you all Waterford champagne glasses. Monica.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the update Monica. I'll try to get the rest of it finished before I leave on Valentine's Day.
DeleteCheers!
Diana
Diana
ReplyDeleteGreat meeting you.
Linda Lamar
Hi Linda, it's great to hear from you and it was a pleasure to meet you!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Diana
Wow Diana..that looked like an awesome party!!!..Aria sure knows how to throwdown haha. I loved the bedroom fantasy pic..that was hilarious!!! Glad you are feeling better and thanks for the TR and see you in April!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mike. I still have hopes of writing my complete NYE trip report, LOL, we'll see. I'm feeling a lot better and can't wait to return to Vegas on Valentine's Day.
DeleteWe'll have a blast in April!
Diana, from the pics it looked like it was a fabulous time! I so love Aria, so I am glad they treated you so well. I look forward to the rest of your TR!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you are feeling better. You sure had a rough January. Really missed getting to meet you in KC. We had a blast! And I sent a hug to you through a friend, so she better give it up.
Have a fantastic time in Vegas over Valentine's Day!
Don (zeus)
Thanks Don!
DeleteI was so disappointed in missing the Meet in KC and meeting you. I'll be seeing that friend later this month for lunch so I'll be sure to college that hug!
Hope to see you in Vegas in the future or a future Meet!
Cheers,
Diana
Diana, nice pics and report. Enjoyable as always!
ReplyDeleteReally like the picture of the sea snake (or whatever) hat. Very unique.
Hope you get to full health soon.
hytail
Thanks so much hytail! I'm finally well so heading out to Vegas on Valentine's Day weekend hopefully not to return home sick again.
ReplyDeleteHope all is well with you and 2015 is treating you good!
Cheers,
Diana
Wow and WOW!!! A side of Aria I have NEVER seen! Thank you for the very cool video, pics, and comments! Keep 'em coming!
ReplyDeleteP.S.: Nice seeing a pic of Sdguy . . . he cracks me up! :-D Also, glad to see you're feeling better!
Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed the NYE party trip report. Sdguy is so much fun, everything is a party when he's around. :)
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Diana
Wow--what a party!! One of these years I'll have to increase my gambling budget in hopes of getting an invitation! lol
ReplyDeleteHope you get a chance to go sometime without requiring you to increase your gambling budget. :) Take Care Michael, appreciate your commenting and letting me know your reading my reports!
DeleteDiana, don't really know where to post this but I have a question I think you'd know the answer to. Is identity play at the Cosmo pure Freeplay or does it work as matchplay?
ReplyDeleteFor slots it's pure free play though there's some slots mainly progressives that it can't be used at. Have fun at Cosmo!
DeleteThanks for the reply. Hopefully you can use it in the High Limit Room. Enjoy the blog. Been reading it for months in anticipation of my next visit. Love the insight and tips.
DeleteYou can definitely use it in the HL room as I've used it for $1 Davinci Diamonds, Diamond Queen and Cleopatra in there. Thanks for letting know you enjoy the blog. What's the dates of your trip?
DeleteMarch 14th through 19th
DeleteHave a great time at Cosmo this weekend and next week. Safe travels to you and lots of fun and wins! Wish I was going to be there too, but I'm going to have to wait until April. :)
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ReplyDeleteNice blog, enjoyed it very much. Greetings from Bochum, Germany : )
ReplyDeleteThanks I'm glad you like the blog. :) Been to Germany a few times now, really enjoyed my visits there.
DeleteSorry for the late reply but I just returned from Vegas late night and just now catching up. :)