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Casinos.com Launches Free Las Vegas Wedding Giveaway Amid Historic Decline in U.S. Marriages
LAS VEGAS – As marriage rates continue to decline across the United States, Casinos.com is launching a nationwide free Las Vegas wedding giveaway valued at up to $10,000 this February, during National Wedding Month, offering one couple a fully planned wedding experience while drawing attention to the growing barriers facing couples who want to marry.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, fewer than half of U.S. households were married couples in 2025, reflecting a broader cultural shift as Americans increasingly delay or forgo marriage amid rising costs, financial pressure and changing social norms. That trend is also being felt locally in Southern Nevada. In January 2026, Clark County reported an 8 percent year-over-year decline in marriage licenses during its annual State of Wedding Tourism presentation.
By centering the initiative around removing cost and planning complexity, the giveaway is intended to address two of the most common reasons couples postpone marriage. Las Vegas, long known as the wedding capital of the world, serves as a symbolic setting for the effort, reinforcing the idea that getting married does not need to be overwhelming or out of reach.
The free giveaway is open to U.S. residents ages 21 and older, excluding New York and Florida. One winning couple will be announced by Sunday, March 15, and paired with a Las Vegas wedding planner to coordinate their ceremony. Additional details regarding the wedding package and final prize value will be announced later this month.
For more information or to enter, visit casinos.com/lucky-in-love.
About Casinos.com
Casinos.com is a global authority on casinos, gambling culture, and gaming entertainment, reaching millions of readers worldwide. Part of the publicly traded Gambling.com Group (Nasdaq: GAMB), Casinos.com delivers industry-leading reviews of online and land-based casinos alongside original journalism, research, and expert guides covering the full casino ecosystem. The site also supports a thriving community of users who share reviews and insights, a loyalty programme, created International Casinos Day, and hosts the annual International Casino Awards, as well as dedicated initiatives such as Tribal Gaming Month and the Slots Hall of Fame.
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2026 Dream Asia Festival Vega
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Puppy Love 2026 Las Vegas
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LUMINANCE BY SIMON YAM -2026 EDITION SALON MAISON & OBJET
Every January, Maison & Objet Paris becomes more than a fair: it is a crossroads where designers, collectors, curators and cultural tastemakers converge to read the future of design. In 2026, this global meeting point welcomed Luminance by Simon Yam, an exhibition that stood out for its rare balance between artistic intimacy and collective creation.
Presented by the Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association and supported by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, Luminance by Simon Yam unfolded as a quiet yet powerful dialogue between art, fashion and craftsmanship, a project that resonated deeply within the creative ecosystem of Maison & Objet.
Simon Yam: From Personal Expression to Multigenerational Dialogue
Internationally recognised for his cinematic career, Simon Yam has developed a deeply personal artistic practice that extends far beyond the screen. Drawing from everyday life, emotion and intuition, his work bridges painting, embroidery, ink wash and digital media.
Crucially, Yam’s artistic journey resonates strongly with a younger generation: not as a figure of legacy, but as a living creative force. By continuously reinterpreting his own visual artistry through new mediums and collaborations, he opens his practice to dialogue, experimentation and reinterpretation , allowing his work to evolve across disciplines and generations.
Collaborative Craft: Four Designers, One Artistic Core
Invited to respond to Yam’s universe, four leading Hong Kong designers each brought a distinct perspective, translating his vision into wearable and functional creations.
Henry Lau approached Yam’s work through precision tailoring and sculptural construction, transforming painterly movement into structured silhouettes. His pieces explored the tension between control and fluidity, offering garments that feel architectural yet deeply human.
Aries Sin infused the project with her signature experimental femininity, working with soft volumes, layered textures and delicate contrasts. Her designs echoed Yam’s emotional subtlety, translating light and shadow into garments that feel intimate and expressive.
Mountain Yam introduced a conceptual and artisanal approach, focusing on texture, surface and material transformation. His interpretation emphasized sensoriality, allowing Yam’s visual energy to emerge through handcrafted details and unconventional fabric treatments.
PONDER.ER (Derek Cheng & Alex Po) brought a sharp, contemporary lens to the collaboration, reinterpreting Yam’s abstract compositions through modular forms and functional design. Their work balanced restraint and innovation, offering pieces where fashion becomes a medium for intellectual expression.
Together, the four designers formed a coherent yet multifaceted dialogue each piece standing independently while contributing to a collective narrative shaped by light, movement and emotion.
Where Art Becomes Texture: The Tai Ping Collaboration
The exhibition extended into interior design through a collaboration with Tai Ping, the world-renowned Hong Kong carpet manufacturer. Using over 250 bespoke dyed yarns and traditional hand-tufting techniques, Simon Yam’s artworks were transformed into handwoven carpets conceived as immersive surfaces where art becomes part of daily life.
A Living Ecosystem of Creation
More than an exhibition, Luminance by Simon Yam illustrated a contemporary creative ecosystem, one where art, fashion, design and technology coexist. All pieces were made to order, conceived for real use rather than static display. Each creation was authenticated via blockchain technology, ensuring transparency, provenance and long-term value.
Presented within Maison & Objet, the project found its natural audience: professionals attuned to meaning, materiality and cultural relevance. It reaffirmed Hong Kong’s position as a fertile ground for cross-disciplinary creativity and Maison & Objet’s role as a global platform where such dialogues can unfold.
Luminance by Simon Yam moved away from spectacle, favoring a precise and collaborative approach where emotion and form were intrinsically connected.
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2026 – Year of Internal Growth and Flexibility
It is not lost upon me that so many brands I have written about no longer exist. I have witnessed launches, blooms, and quiet foldings across beauty, fashion, and the food scene. Though I started this blog nineteen years ago, I’ve continued to use it as an outlet for lifestyle trends, revenue, and reflection. I’ve grown—so much. My baby dog is 10, my baby boy is 7. How did it all happen so fast?
Watching decades pass alongside new technology and AI, tools that could surely edit this for me, I feel deeply grateful. In the early years, I made it a ritual to recap and summarize all that I saw, did, and ate. From that reflection, I set intentions for what the next year would bring—what I would manifest. It was always about looking backward and forward at the same time, and being immensely grateful for it all.
Everyone has a writing style, and it improves with practice. But I stopped practicing. Not journaling is like not brushing your teeth—it all catches up to you. You forget… yourself. The most important part. The entire point. I am making it a priority to pick up where I left off and hope that the readers who have enjoyed the sponsored posts, all the content from Lulu, will be glad, your girl is back.
Imagine my delight when I rediscovered old photos on Tumblr and Flickr, lo-res videos on Vimeo, and events long forgotten. I’m so glad I habitually wrote, filmed, photographed, and blogged my life. Life zooms by fast, and I had forgotten so much of it—much to my dismay.
Now it’s 2026, and this marks the nineteenth birthday of my first baby: my blog, heydoyou! My online journal. My style guide. My brand book, so to speak. Remember Polyvore? Pinterest? I tried every platform, and pieces of my existence are scattered across the internet. Within that net are moments I lived, laughed through, and even forgot.
Many of you knew me through the blog, connected with me on Facebook, watched my stories on Instagram, and became both online friends and friends IRL. Thank you for tuning in. I know it’s not always exciting, but I try to give you the highlights—with a filter.
So here we are. A current update from the original influencer who grew up right in front of your eyes.
Today is Groundhog Day—sunny and in the 70s. It’s our tenth year in Las Vegas, and I continue to be amazed by what blooms in the desert. Both my husband and I are now in hospitality. After seven years as a stay-at-home mom, two as a substitute teacher, four as a soap maker, I am— for the first time in my life—joining a corporation. I am 41 and starting a whole new chapter and I wonder what’s in store for me. I have been reading and all this reading has just prompt me to write. I forgot how important this is, how writing hugs people when they didn’t realize they needed it. February is the month where it all happens – Chinese New Year, Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, my engagement, my wedding anniversary. The shortest month, packed in with the most. This reminds me of what Maya Angelou once said. A bird does not sing because it knows the answer, it sings because it has a song.
The Year of the Fire Horse will be about keeping a steady pace, moving forward, and making an impact. New strides. Forward motion.
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The Art of Banksy: Without Limits — Finally in San Diego
A surprisingly family-friendly art experience at Del Mar Fairgrounds
When it comes to street art, there’s no avoiding the name Banksy. He’s arguably the most famous—and most mysterious—graffiti artist in the world. Known for sharp satire, political commentary, and emotional punch, his work often lives on city walls, not inside traditional museums. That’s what makes The Art of Banksy: Without Limits so exciting: it brings over 200 works together in one immersive exhibition, and for the first time ever, it’s coming to San Diego.
I had the chance to attend a preview of the exhibition at Del Mar Fairgrounds, and yes—I brought my 15-month-old baby with me. I went in curious (and slightly skeptical): would this be overwhelming? Too intense? Too “adult”? Surprisingly, it turned out to be a thoughtful, accessible, and even family-friendly experience.
What You’ll See
The exhibition features more than 200 pieces, including original works, prints, photographs, sculptures, and large-scale installations. You’ll recognize iconic images instantly, but seeing them up close—and in context—adds layers you don’t get from scrolling online. The show does a great job of walking visitors through Banksy’s recurring themes: war, consumerism, authority, love, hope, and resistance.
It’s bold, sometimes uncomfortable, but also playful. There’s humor here. There’s irony. And there’s plenty that simply invites conversation—which felt especially meaningful walking through it as a parent.
Visiting With a Baby (or Kids)
I was genuinely impressed by how manageable the space felt with a stroller. The venue is fully accessible, paths are wide, and nothing felt rushed or cramped. While some of the themes are complex, the visuals themselves are engaging enough that even little ones are stimulated by the scale, contrast, and movement in the artwork.
For me, it was a quiet reminder that art doesn’t have to wait until our kids are “older.” Exposure matters—even if they won’t remember it consciously. And for adults, it’s refreshing to experience a major art exhibition without feeling excluded as a parent.
Why This Exhibition Matters
Banksy’s work hits differently in person. The textures, the scale, the imperfections—it all reinforces the roots of street art as something meant for everyone, not just collectors or critics. Bringing this exhibition to San Diego feels timely and relevant, especially in a city so connected to culture, borders, and dialogue.
Having seen it firsthand, I can confidently say this is more than a pop-up art show. It’s an experience that sparks questions, invites reflection, and—unexpectedly—welcomes families too.
Practical Info
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Date: From January 2026
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Duration: 60+ minutes
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Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
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Age Requirement: All ages
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Price: From USD $28
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Accessibility: Fully accessible for people with disabilities
If you’re an art lover, a Banksy fan, or even a parent wondering whether exhibitions can still fit into your life—The Art of Banksy: Without Limits is absolutely worth your time.
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