10-10-10 and other dates for tying the knot

With the turn of the new (well, not that new anymore) millenium, years ending in low digits such as 2007, 2008, 2009, and now, 2010, have created a phenomenon in the wedding industry. Due to the lo wer digit years, we find a huge spike in demand for unique and easy to remember dates created by the uniformity of same numbered months, days, and years, such as July 7, 2007 (7-7-7), August 8, 2008 (8-8-8) and so forth. This year is no different.

Today, October 10, 2010, is marked by completely booked venues, hustling wedding vendors and bustling bridesmaids (yes, pun intended). In order to secure venues and services for this date, couples clamored for their top picks well in advance of the normal lead time. The fact that 10-10-10 falls not only on a Sunday, but on a holiday weekend at that, makes this an ultra-popular date.

There is just two more years to go before this phenomenon is over - November 11, 2011, and December 12, 2010. Since 11-11-11 is a date with all ones (1s), it may prove to be even more popular. While it may not be on a the more sought after Saturday or Sunday, a Friday, which 11-11-11 falls on, is for many, the next best thing. It will be interesting to see how 12-12-12 develops in terms of desirability...

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