Lucky Weddings on July 7, 2007: Surge in Nuptials for Lucky Triple 7 Date

Couples who are hoping to invite lady luck into the marriage have planned their weddings for July 7, 2007. The lucky couples will forevermore have an anniversary date of 7-7-07. Wedding planners and wedding venues across the country are reporting a surprising surge in weddings, according to The New York Times article, "Lady Luck as Bridesmaid" written by Roxanne Hawn.

Las Vegas, especially, will see a number of lucky weddings on July 7.

Gamblers and lucky number seekers are not the only people that are interested in a July 7 wedding date. Indian American couples have been advised that 7-7-07 is an auspicious wedding date, according to the Hindu calendar.

Numerologists have discussed whether 7-7-07 is really lucky, as there are other factors to be considered, such as the compatibility of the individual's numbers.

Lucky or not, 7-7-07 is a really cool anniversary date. Triple 7 should be an easy to remember date for even the most inattentive of mates.

Time, in partnership with CNN, has reported that July 7, 2007 is the most popular wedding date ever. July 7, 2007 is the date that Eva Longoria of Desperate Housewives will marry Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs. The famous couple will marry in a castle north of Paris, France. Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck plans a walk down the aisle in Capri, Italy.

Wedding invitations, napkins and favors feature the number 777, Wedding rings may have 777 engraved in the bands. Wedding photographers will be taking pictures of the various lucky seven symbols planted into the wedding and reception. The wedding gown and hairdo may feature seven diamonds, stones. or flowers. There are any number of ways to cleverly work the number seven into the wedding arrangements.

Brides-to-be are ordering casino-style receptions, with dice motif napkins. Triple 7 lottery tickets are popular party favors for guests. Keeping up with the triple seven wedding theme, there will be seven course meals, seven tiered wedding cakes and seven kinds of flowers in their bouquets. Seven related themes can even be carried out even farther, with seven bridesmaids, seven groomsmen and planning the reception for 7 pm.