| Remember the frenzy surrounding last year's | | | | |
| date of July 7,2007? couples were lined up at | | | | A stay at the Admiral Fell Inn not only gives |
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| on that date because the number, 7-7-07 was | | | | but also includes some ghosts to liven up |
| considered a lucky date for many couples. | | | | your wedding. You can learn about the ghosts |
| But, if you and your fiancé missed out on | | | | of the Admiral Fell at the Admiral's Tea, or |
| that date, don't despair, because on August | | | | take a Ghost Tour of the Inn. On Friday's and |
| 8, 2008 you will have another opportunity to | | | | Saturday's you can even take part in a Ghost |
| get hitched on a "lucky" day. | | | | Sing-a-Long. |
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| While the number 7 is considered lucky in | | | | For those couples choosing to have their |
| Western cultures, the number 8 is considered | | | | 8-8-08 wedding at the Admiral Fell Inn, you |
| very lucky in Chinese cultures, and that | | | | will have your choice of many locations |
| lucky status will probably spill over into | | | | inside and outside of the Inn: The Admiral |
| the non-Chinese wedding market as well, as | | | | Ballroom, located on the top floor, offers |
| couples seek a "lucky" day on which to start | | | | views of Baltimore's Skyline and accommodates |
| their new lives together. | | | | up to 150 guests; the Memory Garden, which is |
| | | | suited to more intimate weddings of up to 30 |
| While the number 8 is considered lucky in | | | | guests; or the Bond Street Pier at Fell's |
| Chinese cultures, a wedding on 8-8-08 has | | | | Point, which accommodates up to 150 guests. |
| another lucky element going for it: It's on a | | | | |
| Friday, and Friday weddings are typically | | | | Wyndham Palm Springs |
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| really highlight the luckiness of the day, | | | | find great shopping and fine dining. Of |
| you might want to tie the knot in a casino | | | | course, one caveat is that 8-8-08 is a |
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| consider Monte Carlo, the Nevada side of Lake | | | | year, so you may get even luckier and receive |
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| options come to mind: | | | | Springs Aerial Tram 2-1/2 miles up to the San |
| | | | Jacinto Mountains overlooking Palm Springs, |
| Admiral Fell Inn | | | | where you can enjoy 54 miles of hiking |
| | | | trails, as well as dinner at Peaks |
| Historic Fell's Point | | | | Restaurant, for fine food and a breathtaking |
| | | | view of the desert below. |
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| The historic Admiral Fell Inn is located in | | | | Highway in Oceanside, California. |
| Baltimore's most historic neighborhood, and | | | | |
| not far from the Inner Harbor. Originally | | | | No matter your destination, whether it be a |
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