08-08-08

Last year everyone seemed to want to get married on 07-07-07. This year the talk is big of 08-08-08. Indeed, we have already seen numerous brides asking for that particular date.

Truly, it is understandable. It is a memorable date which means that it will be easy to remember.

Why 8/8/08 Will be a Big Wedding Date:

• Infinity: Turn an eight on it's side and you have the universal symbol for infinity - which provides a great design theme for a wedding that plans an eternity of marital bliss.
• Numerological Significance: Some numerologists claim that just as 666 is the number of the Antichrist, 888 is the number of Jesus. They base their claim on the fact that the numbers that correspond to the letters in the name of Jesus in the original Greek language of the Bible adds up to 888.
• Cultural Significance: In both Mandarin and Cantonese the pronunciation for the number 8 is so similar to the word for prosperity. Thus, it is reported that the Chinese tend to believe that the more eights involved with a wedding the better chance the marriage has for good fortune and even wealth.

Why 8/8/08 Will Not be a Big Wedding Date:

• 8/8/08 Falls on a Friday: Friday weddings can have some benefits, but the choice of Fridays makes travel difficult for out of town guests who are thereby required to take extra time off work.
• The 2008 Summer Olympics open on 8/8/08: Many people love watching the pageant that goes along with the opening of the Summer Olympic games so brides may be less than excited about trying to compete against something as internationally big as the Olympic Games.

The choice of any wedding date is an extremely personal one. Choose based on your own personal values - but also choose based on what is practical.