Hey, remember the frenzy surrounding June 6, 2006 or July 7,2007? couples were lined up at wedding chapels in Las Vegas to get married on those special dates because those dates were abbreviated as 6-6-06 and 7-7-07. Well, get ready couples, because August 8, 2008, which becomes 8-8-08, is coming upon us.

No matter if you want a quick Las Vegas wedding, a backyard wedding, or a destination wedding which takes you to some beautiful beach location, you'd better start your planning now, because if history's a guide, many wedding venues and wedding service providers will be booked for that day.

While the number 7 is lucky in Western cultures, the number 8 is considered very lucky in Chinese cultures, and that lucky status will probably spill over into the non-Chinese wedding market as well, as couples seek a "lucky" day in which to tie the knot.

While the number 8 is considered lucky in Chinese cultures, a wedding on 8-8-08 has another lucky element going for it: it's on a Friday, and Friday weddings are typically cheaper than weddings on the weekend. So, you will be able to get your lucky wedding date and save money at the same time.

How will a wedding on 8-8-08 influence some of your wedding choices?

8-8-08 Wedding Invitations:

Take advantage of the luck associated with the number 8 in Chinese culture by designing your wedding invitations with either a "luck theme" or a Chinese influence, by perhaps using some Chinese symbols for luck.

8-8-08 Wedding Favors:

You could give away items with the number 8 or, again, some Chinese symbols for luck. One wedding favor might be a miniature 8 Ball, or 8 Ball key chains, or a box of chocolates containing 8 chocolates. You might want to give all your wedding guests a lottery ticket for that day's draw (if you stand the thought of one of them winning).

8-8-08 Wedding Destinations:

since 8-8-08 is considered a lucky number, it's almost certain that Las Vegas will be overrun with couples wanting an 8-8-08 wedding. There are numerous wedding chapels and drive-thru chapels where you can get married quickly and without much planning. To really highlight the luckiness of the day, you might want to tie the knot in a casino wedding chapel.

Of course, Las Vegas isn't the only place where Lady Luck resides. You might want to consider Monte Carlo, the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, or one of the riverboat casinos along the Mississippi River or the Colorado River which runs through Laughlin. For more destination wedding info go to best places to get married .

Synonyms:   August 8, 2008, 8-8-2008 and 8-8-08 used synonymously. 

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