Lucky You! Tying the Knot on the Most Popular Date This Year (7/7/07)

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7-7-07 weddings have been all the buzz since the year turned over — though a few brides have had the date in mind for the last few years.

Surrounding this auspicious date are plenty of favorable factors. For one, it's the closest weekend to July 4, which in itself drew plenty of brides. Other couples have a personal connection to the number seven, and still others value its mystical and even religious connotations.

The result? Couples across the country are working a hat tip to lucky seven into their receptions, whether it be lottery ticket favors in New Jersey or an actual tying-of-the-knot in Vegas itself. And no one fails to notice a fringe benefit: it's hard for any man to forget an anniversary like this.

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Save the Date ... a Year in Advance, That Is

You can't get anything for July 7 here. Don't even try. It's not going to happen.
We asked Linnyette Richardson-Hall, popular Baltimore wedding planner, how 7/7/07 weddings were shaping up on her part of the country. "Honestly, in my case," she said, "brides weren't calling up a year in advance. I started getting calls around the normal time, with two brides calling up around August of last year." (She booked them both.)

"But starting around February, it got crazy." In fact, since that time she's gotten 42 requests for the date. "Before February, the vendors weren't booked around here. But now you can't get anything for July 7 in this area. Don't even try. It's not going to happen."

We asked, was there a heightened sense of excitement? Buzz on the mystical connotations of the date? In the case of her couples, she explained, the attraction was more religious. "Around here," she says, "especially with older couples, seven has a spiritual significance. It's seen as the number of completion: going full circle, finding your life partner, alpha and omega."

The Meanings Behind That Mystical Seven-Oh-Seven

What better way to investigate the deeper meanings behind 7-7-07 than consult a professional numerologist? We asked Jakob Steele, longtime number-cruncher and psychic entertainer, to give us his insight into what the language of numbers says about this date.

Five is very fun, exciting, enthusiastic. It's about energy and enthusiasm.
"Traditionally," he says, "you'd want to look at the date number as the birthdate of a relationship. And using traditional methods, we'd find the destiny number."

If you add 7 + 7 for the month and date, and then 2 + 7 for the year, he says, you get 23, which reduces to 5.

Five, he says, is an interesting number to be married by. "As numbers go, five is very fun, exciting, enthusiastic — it comes with a lot of energy and enthusiasm."

In fact, he says, the number five is even erotic and a little wild (so be sure to book an extra night or two for that honeymoon).

"Travel's often associated with five," says Steele. And on the whole, this is a very adventurous and playful kind of marriage, where the couple has a high chance of remaining youthful.

He also says that certain colors, flowers and scents are closely tied to the number five. "The primary color of five is blue. It also has two secondary colors: violet, and a shade of brown that might be bronze, or lean more toward a chocolate brown.

The flower of number five is roses, and the same with perfumes: "Rose, jasmine and sandalwood all go with this date."

The Birth of a Marriage: Three Nine-Year Cycles

In numerology, explains Steele, dates like these break down into three nine-year cycles that speak to the long-term future. To find them, you just split your date into three parts and reduce each part to one number. For this date, those numbers are 7, 7 and 9 (because 2007 adds up to nine).

But with the five," he adds, "you have a relationship that's a lot freer. It's probably different from their grandparents'. And other people might not understand the way their relationship works, because it might be pretty unique to them."

With 5, you have a relationship that's freer. And other people might not understand.
Number seven ruling the first cycle, says Steele, tells us about what you can expect for the first nine years of marriage. Seven, he says, means spirituality is important in this relationship — and the couple will be able to break down problems and discuss them.

"But with the five," he adds, "you have a relationship that's a lot freer. It's probably different from their grandparents'. And other people might not understand the way their relationship works, because it might be pretty unique to them."

He anticipates a lot of people in their mid-to-late 20s and early 30s having this date, he adds. "I don't see a lot of very early marriages with this configuration."

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The Second Cycle

With number seven ruling the second cycle, Steele sees faith playing a big role in the marriage. "It'll be important to find a spiritual outlet for the marriage as a union," he emphasizes, "not just as individuals."

But with all the upsides, he also sees two minor risks with this date. "First, this couple's going to be so self-sufficient as a couple, they might have a tendency to be a little aloof from other people.

"Second, they can sometimes develop the habit of nitpicking each other apart."

The Third and Final Cycle

Nine is the number of the last cycle, which lasts for the remainder of the marriage, says Steele.

Nine is tied to the rebirth of romance — but with a strong spiritual foundation.
"Nine is a very philanthropic, service-oriented number that speaks to the family unit. Nine suggests a lot of involvement in the local community, humanitarian projects.

"It's also tied to the rebirth of romance — romance with a spiritual foundation, that really brings out the best of the marriage ideal. This number is very tolerant."

Given these factors, he says, he'd expect the divorce rate for couples marrying on this date to be a little under the national average. "As a date, it's tremendously spiritual, open and communicative."

He adds, "I wish everyone who gets married on that date well, I truly do."

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Van Kazee wrote
on September 25th, 2008 at 6:16 pm



My wife and I were married 7/7/07 at 7:D7 drinking 7 and 7. We met at a bar and were married at that bar. We didn’t make it till our 1 year anniversary. I miss her but life goes on, it just wasn’t that lucky of a day for me.

 
jan wheeler wrote
on July 6th, 2007 at 5:42 pm
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hi ALL! Congrats to 7-7-7- brides.im having a small wedding at our home we have no friends or family, so just a preacher and his two witnesses.we are getting married at one minute after midnight on 7-7-7.that way we get a head start on everyone ..we cant afford a honey moon because we are both disabled .so we are just going to enjoy our day,relax and take it easy and start our journey together!

 
Carol wrote
on July 5th, 2007 at 6:09 am



We are getting marries 7/7/07 because we met 6 years ago on that day at a friend’s wedding. Their son will be our ring bearer.

 
shaunnie wrote
on June 29th, 2007 at 6:43 pm



WELL I’M GETTING ALL READY FOR MY BIG DAY IN VEGAS MY FIANCE AND I WILL TIE THE KNOT ON 7-7-07 IN A SMALL QUIET CHAPEL, THEN STAY UNTIL THE 13TH TO SEE AND ENJOY ALL THE THINGS VEGAS HAS TO OFFER. THE REASON THIS DAY IS SO SPECIAL TO ME IS BECAUSE 7 REPRESENTS COMPLETION. GOD MADE THIS HEAVENLY PLACE WE LIVE IN IN 7 DAYS, AND I KNOW THAT WE COMPLETE EACH OTHER AS WELL AS THE MANY OTHER COUPLES THAT HAVE CHOSEN THIS DAY. CONGRATS TO ALL AND MAY GOD BLESS EVERYONE’S DAY!!!!!!

 
Katrina (Kat) wrote
on June 27th, 2007 at 10:43 pm



I picked the date 7-7-7 because we needed to get married soon, my dad is 73, and getting sicker, i didnt even know it was a saturday! 77 or 7 has always been my favorite # and i was born in ‘77
i would need alot of coffee for 707 am and i thought about pm but we choose 3pm in the middle.

God Bless all and may we all have a great day.

Kat

 
angela wrote
on June 20th, 2007 at 10:43 pm



I am gettting married also on 7/07/07. We are have a luau wedding… And we both work at a casino

 
Kathy wrote
on June 15th, 2007 at 12:53 am
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I’m also getting married on 07-07-07. My fiance proposed to me on Memorial Day and we are busy getting everything together. It is coming along great. We are having a small wedding on the beach at 7:07am with a big reception to spend with more family and friends that evening. My colors are royal blue and silver. I’m very excited and can’t wait!

 
Tanya wrote
on June 6th, 2007 at 7:45 am



Quentin and I are getting married on 07/07/07 in Las Vegas.
Good Luck, Congratulations, & GOD BLESS YOU ALL

 
Amy wrote
on June 5th, 2007 at 3:30 am



Hey, another 7-7-7 bride here. I will be having a sunset beach ceremony at 7:07 pm, and my colors are deep merlot red and Ivory with gold accents. Getting so excited! The number 7 has allways been significant to me. I was born on the 7th of March, and 7 has allways been my lucky number. Me and my finace have been together for almost 12 years (broke up a few times in between), but we allways knew that we would end up together. We started talking about getting married on that date around the end of March, and it went from a idea to reality! Wow I still can’t believe that I am actually getting Married! :? I have been having a few problems finding vendors. Really just a cake because the ceremony is on a beach, and we are renting a villa nearby for the small reception (only 40 people tops). Now I have to find a caterer, which might be a problem…..but I am sure it will work out Its 7-7-7 after all. :D any good leads on a caterer on Fl treasure coast anyone? Love and luck to all my fellow 7-7-07 gals out there!

 
Deborah wrote
on May 23rd, 2007 at 1:39 pm



Hi i am a July 7th bride and the church where we are getting married has 4 weddings on that day from 9am to 4.00pm we are have ing the ceremony at 11.30 i cant wait and wish everyone the very beat of luck. My colour theme is ivory gold and orange with the gents in brown suits
:P

 
Debbie wrote
on May 15th, 2007 at 8:44 am



OK…The count down is on!Got our rings yesterday.No dress yet!Hope to have a nice sunny day for a garden wedding in Down East Maine.Talk about STRESS????May all your memories of your special day live on forever! 7-7-07:?

 
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Missy wrote
on May 12th, 2007 at 4:48 pm



Hi, I am helping my cousin plan her 7-7-07 wedding that will take place outside and we would like to have hand held fans made with the wedding date and names on them. Does anyone know where I could get these done at? Please let me know at missyevans@alltel.net, Thanks

 
Linda wrote
on May 11th, 2007 at 10:54 am



Erica I guess you didn’t see my posting below on April 3. I had dice custom made for my 7 7 7 wedding. Email me and I will send you pics and the info. LLLearJet@aol.com

 
coleen wrote
on May 8th, 2007 at 1:09 pm



Surprisingly I got engaged on 4/12/07 and am having a 07/07/07 wedding!!!!!!!! My fionce is in the military and we want to get married before he goes to iraq. It was actually surprisingly easy to get everything for that date so it must have been meant to be. Granted getting a church wasnt that easy but its all coming together. Best wishes to everyone on the 7th!!!!

:D

 
Erica wrote
on May 8th, 2007 at 9:52 am
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Has anyone found dice with 7 on theml. Im another bride of 7 7 07.

 
Danielle wrote
on May 6th, 2007 at 9:52 am



I am also having a 7*7*07 wedding. My colors are navy-blue and silver. My dress is navy and white and so is my flower girl. I even found glasses that have the sevens theme. We are giving them as favors to ou guests. I was lucky to find everything that I needed for my big day as everybody in New York is getting married on that day. So, to anyone lucky enough to be getting married on this most special of days, Peace and God Bless and I hope you have a long and happy married life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
LAURIE wrote
on April 30th, 2007 at 9:19 pm
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hey ya’ll I am getting married on 7-7-7 also it started as a joke but after checking with family it just worked out better. we are also going to be married at a bar(my bar) by candle light we are going with black and white we are also using the “lucky seven card also if you have any other ideas please help:?

 
Bruce wrote
on April 26th, 2007 at 12:01 pm
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Well, I can see I am the only guy to post. I planned my 7/7/7 wedding in February. I am very excited and we are doing it in Vegas. I got “lucky” as I got one of the last chapel times for the day. The ceremony will be 15 min. and Elvis will sing 3 songs. It is the 2nd wedding for us, and we wanted something off the wall and fun. Good luck to everyone and I hope your magical day will be as good as mine. My fiance’s initials will change to MMM and I think that is just delicious. I am a lucky guy.

 
Flor wrote
on April 25th, 2007 at 6:20 pm



i am also a 7-7-7 bride…i cant wait =) when i got engaged as everyone was looking at my ring and congratulating for my engagement they were asking me what was the wedding date, me playing around said “i will get marry on July 7, 2007″ and started laughing everyone looked at me and said thats a beautiful date..I turned to my now fiance and told him if it falls on a saturday we will get marry………and here we are planning away w/ only 2 months to go. As it gets closer, and closer i have come to realize that everything around my wedding just happened to be w/ 7ths, it will be 7 years me and my fiance are together, we have 7 couples and we are getting marry at 7pm how crazy is that??? lol..
7-7-7 Has a great Spiritual meaning and just like the numbers We are all “Lucky in love”…Congratulations ladies!!!.

 
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