Some see extra luck in 7/7/2007 marriages

Businesses are reaping the benefits of couples who are betting a trio of sevens on 7/7/2007 will give their marriages some extra luck when they tie the knot July 7 in El Paso and across the country.
Wedding experts say that nationwide about 70,000 couples will tie the knot on July 7, 2007 -- more than triple the number of weddings on a typical weekend.



But superstition isn't the only force driving people to get married on July 7. El Pasoan Katherine Quiñones, who is planning her marriage to M. Joseph Grant III on that date, decided on July 7 because she feels the number "777" has a distinct religious significance.

"It's more religious because I'm Catholic and '777' is God's number," she said. "To us, we thought it would bring health and a long marriage."

Liz Rey, of BRE wedding planners in El Paso, said the perceived good luck that comes with July 7, 2007, will prompt about 1,700 couples to get married in El Paso next weekend, according to her own research. Typically, about 50 couples get married in El Paso on an average

If each of those 1,700 weddings cost $28,000 -- the average expense for a wedding, according to Conde Nast -- local newlyweds could infuse nearly $50 million into the El Paso economy.

David's Bridal, the largest bridal retailer with more than 275 stores nationwide, estimates that 70,000 U.S. weddings are planned for July 7, which collectively will cost about $1.9 billion.

The surge in weddings on July 7 stems from several factors coming together at once, said Cindi Freeburn, vice president of public relations for David's Bridal.

"It's quite a confluence of events that's leading to more people getting married on this day," she said. "It's really neat when you're in this industry because it's just unprecedented."

Because American families are often separated by long distances, couples are accommodating their guests by more frequently planning weddings around holidays, such as the weekend after Independence Day.

Freeburn said July has always been a popular month for weddings.

Add to that what Freeburn called "the triple sevens, which you would consider the jackpot," and the flurry to get married next weekend comes together.

"I guess it's superstition. The three sevens are supposed to be good luck," said Zonia Límon, owner of Floral Expressions.

Límon said she has seen an increase in customers requesting floral arrangements for weddings in advance of July 7. Her own niece is among the brides getting married next weekend.

"It's the one time in the century," Límon said.

"Heck, I'd do it too if I could."

Darren Meritz may be reached at dmeritz@elpasotimes.com; 546-6127.

Indonesian Idol 2007 (BIG Three)

After Fandy went home, last friday on Indonesian Idol "Tribute to Chrisye" which is actually the big 4, Sarah must go home...


The bottom 2 are Sarah and Wilson, who didn't perform well....

Rini capture the most vote followed by Gaby, this two girl is the best contestant for me and the jury...

Still we waiting for the performance of these BIG THREE This Friday at 8.00 PM WIB only at RCTI, ohh, the theme is "da' chalenge"

Indonesian Idol 2007 (Big Four)

Tonight is the big four of the"next"Indonesian Idol...
All of the contestant will sing 2 song which had been sang by [RIP]Chrisye

All I want to see is Rini

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Actually it's so "disgusting vote" which Indonesian people can't see the ability and the skill of the contestant. This mean they only vote when the contestant was famous

Rini, I think SHE was the only talented contestant which always praised by the judge and her performance always that Indonesian People have been waiting for. Tonight she will sing one of the legend hits "Seperti yang Kau Minta" which mean, with her ability, she won't enter the bottom 2 like the past week. Everyone Suprised, the judge, the audience and ME too... so tonight lest vote for her. She is our Next Indonesian Idol.....

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