| Remember the frenzy surrounding last | | | | wedding, but also includes some ghosts |
| year's date of July 7,2007? couples were | | | | to liven up your wedding. You can learn |
| lined up at wedding chapels in Las Vegas | | | | about the ghosts of the Admiral Fell at |
| to get married on that date because the | | | | the Admiral's Tea, or take a Ghost Tour |
| number, 7-7-07 was considered a lucky | | | | of the Inn. On Friday's and Saturday's |
| date for many couples. But, if you and | | | | you can even take part in a Ghost |
| your fiancé missed out on that date, | | | | Sing-a-Long. |
| don't despair, because on August 8, 2008 | | | | For those couples choosing to have their |
| you will have another opportunity to get | | | | 8-8-08 wedding at the Admiral Fell Inn, |
| hitched on a "lucky" day. | | | | you will have your choice of many |
| While the number 7 is considered lucky | | | | locations inside and outside of the Inn: |
| in Western cultures, the number 8 is | | | | The Admiral Ballroom, located on the top |
| considered very lucky in Chinese | | | | floor, offers views of Baltimore's |
| cultures, and that lucky status will | | | | Skyline and accommodates up to 150 |
| probably spill over into the non-Chinese | | | | guests; the Memory Garden, which is |
| wedding market as well, as couples seek | | | | suited to more intimate weddings of up |
| a "lucky" day on which to start their | | | | to 30 guests; or the Bond Street Pier at |
| new lives together. | | | | Fell's Point, which accommodates up to |
| While the number 8 is considered lucky | | | | 150 guests. |
| in Chinese cultures, a wedding on 8-8-08 | | | | Wyndham Palm Springs |
| has another lucky element going for it: | | | | 888 East Tahquitz Canyon Way |
| It's on a Friday, and Friday weddings | | | | Palm Springs, CA |
| are typically cheaper than weddings on | | | | 877-999-3223 |
| the weekend. So, you will be able to get | | | | Another "lucky" 888 venue for your |
| your lucky wedding date and save money | | | | wedding is the Wyndham Palm Springs, a |
| at the same time. | | | | desert resort offering spectacular views |
| 8-8-08 Wedding Destinations: | | | | of the San Jacinto Mountains. The |
| Since 8-8-08 is considered a lucky | | | | Wyndham is located just 3 blocks from |
| number, it's almost certain that Las | | | | Palm Canyon Drive, where you'll find |
| Vegas will be overrun with couples | | | | great shopping and fine dining. Of |
| wanting an 8-8-08 wedding. There are | | | | course, one caveat is that 8-8-08 is a |
| numerous wedding chapels and drive-thru | | | | particularly hot time of year in Palm |
| chapels where you can get married | | | | Springs, so you will have to be prepared |
| quickly and without much planning. To | | | | for the heat. On the other hand, summer |
| really highlight the luckiness of the | | | | rates are usually much cheaper than |
| day, you might want to tie the knot in a | | | | other times of the year, so you may get |
| casino wedding chapel. | | | | even luckier and receive a great deal. |
| Of course, Las Vegas isn't the only | | | | Ceremonies are held in the courtyard by |
| place where Lady Luck resides. You might | | | | the Oasis Pool or in their Grand |
| want to consider Monte Carlo, the Nevada | | | | Ballroom. |
| side of Lake Tahoe, Atlantic City, or | | | | One way to beat the heat of Palm Springs |
| one of the riverboat casinos along the | | | | in August would be to take the nearby |
| Mississippi River. | | | | Palm Springs Aerial Tram 2-1/2 miles up |
| Another creative 8-8-08 wedding option | | | | to the San Jacinto Mountains overlooking |
| would be a wedding or honeymoon at a | | | | Palm Springs, where you can enjoy 54 |
| hotel residing at a "lucky 888" address. | | | | miles of hiking trails, as well as |
| Two interesting options come to mind: | | | | dinner at Peaks Restaurant, for fine |
| Admiral Fell Inn | | | | food and a breathtaking view of the |
| Historic Fell's Point | | | | desert below. |
| 888 South Broadway | | | | For the more budget conscious, you might |
| Baltimore MD | | | | also consider an elopement ceremony |
| 410-522-7380 | | | | followed by a honeymoon stay at the |
| The historic Admiral Fell Inn is located | | | | Super 8 Motel at 888 S. Main in Fort |
| in Baltimore's most historic | | | | Bragg, California, or the Comfort Suites |
| neighborhood, and not far from the Inner | | | | Marina, at 888 N. Coast Highway in |
| Harbor. Originally built in 1860, the | | | | Oceanside, California. |
| Admiral Fell Inn has recently been | | | | No matter your destination, whether it |
| renovated, and has been called the "Best | | | | be a Las Vegas casino chapel, a venue |
| Place to Stay in Baltimore by the | | | | located at an 888 address, or even your |
| Philadelphia Style Magazine and one of | | | | own backyard, those planning an August |
| "20 Best Historic Hotels" by AirTran | | | | 8, 2008 wedding should remember to book |
| Airways Inflight Magazine. | | | | venues and wedding services early, as |
| A stay at the Admiral Fell Inn not only | | | | 8-8-08 should be a very busy time for |
| gives you an 888 address for your 8-8-08 | | | | weddings. |