A Special Day to Marry
by
Steve Watters
on Jun 27, 2007 at 9:43 AM
A good friend of mine is getting married in a couple of weeks. He and his future wife chose the seventh of July for their wedding. They couldn't pass up the once-in-a-lifetime chance to marry on 07/07/07. Apparently, a lot of couples noticed the same opportunity. One account indicates that around 38,000 couples are getting married that day compared to 12,000 in a typical weekend.
Any Boundless readers getting married on that date? If so, have you run into any trouble booking wedding or honeymoon services alongside others sharing your date?
1. Mike Theemling had the following to say on Jun 27 at 9:53 AM:
They should get married in Vegas, and play a slot machine where the jackpot is 7-7-7.
Hmm, scratch that. :)
2. John had the following to say on Jun 27 at 10:24 AM:
What is so special about 7/7/07?
It smacks of superstition and numerology, which ought not to enter into a Christian's decision-making process.
Readers will recall that the London terrorist attacks occured on July 7, 2005. 7+7+ (2+5) = 7-7-7.
3. Bethany had the following to say on Jun 27 at 10:38 AM:
At least they shouldn't forget their anniversary! :) Re: the previous post, does this mean we are to avoid all numbers that may have personal significance because they may "smack of superstition and numerology"? I'm sure a bunch of couples out there looked at the calendar and thought, "Hey, wouldn't it be funny if we were married on 07/07/07?"
If the attitude was one wishing for extra luck by picking that date, then perhaps we should question their motives. But to condemn them? No thanks.
Props to those creative enough to pick an easy date to remember. I've only been married one month and I'm already having a hard time remembering mine! (05/19/07).
4. Carrie had the following to say on Jun 27 at 10:48 AM:
Another day like this won't come around to 2011. 11-11-11 is on a Friday.
For 7-7-7 to fall on a Saturday would be a pretty cool reason to get married, I do have to say. 7 is the number of completion and Scpriture does make this clear. Hopefully that aren't too many people that will think its "lucky", but just recognize what the rarity of it and want to seek to commemorate such a rare event.
If I was in a position to do it, I would have decided to get married on that day. I have a thing for numbers (not numerology, but just a fascination with number patterns) and I think 7-7-7 is pretty cool.
5. Ivy had the following to say on Jun 27 at 10:51 AM:
Bethany: Congrats on getting married!
As far as the date is concerned, when I get married someday, I'm more concerned about the month than the actual day. I am definitely not a summer person, so July just would not cut it for me, no matter how cool the numbers look.
6. Katalaya had the following to say on Jun 27 at 10:52 AM:
My parents got married on 08-08-1980, I think for amusement and easy memory as it was around that time that they wanted to marry anyway.
I used to want 08-08-08 to be like them, but as far as I know today that's not going to happen!
7. Hannah had the following to say on Jun 27 at 10:52 AM:
John,
Although some believe that 7/7/07 is auspicious, this does not infer that everyone who marries that day is superstitious, or that Christians should avoid the day. As overly simple as this may sound--7/7/07 is still a day the Lord has made.
I know some people getting married on that date. It seems like a cute idea.
8. marcus had the following to say on Jun 27 at 10:56 AM:
Hi Steve; greetings from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!
I'm getting married on 07.07.07. It was neither a superstitious choice nor a "hey that'd be an easy date to remember" decision. It was because it was the only date that my sister would be guaranteed to be able to be back home from her studies in England.
Needless to say, it was amazingly difficult getting wedding venues, dinner venues, photographers, videographers... anything! It's a good thing we started in October, so we've had an easier ride.
Am looking forward to an awesome wedding, honouring God & celebrating with all our friends & family.
Keep writing, I read your blog feed all the time!
9. Jeremy had the following to say on Jun 27 at 11:00 AM:
Let's see... 5-19-2007... hmmm... (5+1),9,(2+7) = 6-9-9. Turn the last two numbers upside down and... *gasp*!!
10. Moose had the following to say on Jun 27 at 11:07 AM:
My friend is getting married on that date. I do think that the fact that it falls on a Saturday is even a better reason. I don't think they're superstitious, just thought it would be cool =)
I also know of two other acquaintances that are getting married on that day...
11. erin had the following to say on Jun 27 at 11:45 AM:
My husband and I wanted to get married on that day because we thought it would be cool and because seven is the number of completion, but the place where I really wanted to have the wedding was taken, as were three other places, so we moved the date up to June 2. Now we're really glad we did, or otherwise we wouldn't even be married yet! :)
12. Anna had the following to say on Jun 27 at 12:02 PM:
I remember hearing last year about a couple that got married at 7:11 p.m. on July 11th (7-11) at a 7-11. That's where they met, supposedly.
I don't think it's superstitious, I just think it's kind of funny and makes the date easier to remember!
13. Olivia had the following to say on Jun 27 at 12:36 PM:
Not to sound arrogant, but marching to the beat of my own drum is too much fun to do what 76,000 other people are doing! ;) And besides... I'm not superstitious.
14. Dr. Acula had the following to say on Jun 27 at 1:06 PM:
Hey guys, don't pray that your wedding day will be a sunny one - that smacks of nature worshiping paganism.
Sheesh. *rolls eyes*
15. nd had the following to say on Jun 27 at 1:11 PM:
Katalaya, you never know... As numerous Boundless articles point out it doesn't take a lot of time, you just have to be "intentional." :)
16. JMarie had the following to say on Jun 27 at 2:04 PM:
Olivia - While I'm all for "marching to the beat of your own drum", it shouldn't have to mean intentionally avoiding something just because others are doing it. However, I've got to think that it would be hard to plan a wedding on such a popular date, so you'd have to want it pretty bad!
I have friends getting married on 7/7/07 in Las Vegas. I don't think they're into gambling and luck, they just thought "eloping" to Vegas on an easy to remember date would be fun.
17. Carrie had the following to say on Jun 27 at 2:07 PM:
Anna I have a friend who got married on 1-20-07 and 1:20:07 in the afternoon. The wording on the invitation was priceless! :)
18. Jen had the following to say on Jun 27 at 2:12 PM:
6/7/08 sounds like fun too! :)
19. B. Minich had the following to say on Jun 27 at 2:20 PM:
I have friends getting married on 07/07/07. Not sure if they numbers entered into it - I know that this was the time of year they wanted to do it, and I do remember it being difficult for them to find venues.
I'd like dates like that just because they are easy to remember. The only way I can keep straight how long my parents have been married is because they were married in 1980 - nice and easy to add up the years. My brother was born in 1990 - again, I can call up his age easily. My sister, on the other hand, I have the worst time with her age. I've been calling her 20 for a couple of years now, which is overestimating her age (or was, anyway).
20. Elisabeth had the following to say on Jun 27 at 2:52 PM:
We were planning to get married on July 7. I had no idea of the significance of the date when I started thinking about it--I was just trying to plan when people I worked with would be in town (not on a missions trip or anything.) We changed our mind when people from our church (who have a business) offered to do our photography for free (we have to print our own pictures, but that's it) said they already had a wedding booked on that date we changed it to a week earlier. It worked out to be even cooler than 7-7-07--June 30 is the same date my parents got married and our ceremony starts at the same times as theirs. I am really excited about that. Plus its the last day of June so hopefully it will be easy to remember!
21. Ann had the following to say on Jun 27 at 3:02 PM:
If your church is already booked on 7/7/07, look no farther than your local Wal-Mart Garden Center: http://www.walmartfacts.com/articles/5121.aspx
22. Katie had the following to say on Jun 27 at 3:59 PM:
My parents got married on August 1st, 1981 (or 8-1-81) for the sole purpose of my dad being able to remember it. Sometimes he does... ;)
23. John had the following to say on Jun 27 at 4:10 PM:
Anna wrote,
"I remember hearing last year about a couple that got married at 7:11 p.m. on July 11th (7-11) at a 7-11. That's where they met, supposedly."
Getting married at a 7-11.
You could certainly do a reception for less than $75 a plate there. Just hope your guests like burritos and Big Gulps.
24. Abby had the following to say on Jun 27 at 5:40 PM:
Last Thursday (mid summer) I was at a wedding and they did it on that day because it was the longest and just something funny.
My aunt was married on leap year, I think out of pity for her husband, so he would only have to remember every 4 years with a bunch of press.
If I get married I want to pick something funny and a little nutty because it fits me, and anyone who chooses to live with me :)
25. Anna had the following to say on Jun 27 at 6:49 PM:
I know, the 7-11 reception would be so economical! haha
The Wal-Mart article is priceless, Ann. That should have been part of the original article!
26. Ahnivah had the following to say on Jun 27 at 7:01 PM:
Actually, I have two weddings to attend on July 7th. Both brides found the seventh to be symbolic because of the biblical meaning of the number (seven=number of completion). And... both brides are OVER the age of 30... so don't let anyone tell you that you have to marry young, because you don't. God's timing is different than man's. That is why He is God.
27. Ashley had the following to say on Jun 27 at 8:49 PM:
Better than 6/6/06 I suppose!
28. MacKenzie had the following to say on Jun 27 at 9:22 PM:
The minister than married me and my husband got married on 07/07/77. He said he did it so he would never forget the date.
29. James had the following to say on Jun 27 at 10:37 PM:
My friends are getting married on that date! Up in Alaska no less, and I'm one of the groomsmen.
Bit of a hassle getting there, but then I can also say that I got to fly to alaska as well :).
30. Ellie had the following to say on Jun 27 at 11:42 PM:
Ha, I'm more of a spring person, so my dates of numerical perfection....
5/5/05 - no good; it's the day before my 18th birthday and I'm a few weeks shy of graduating high school....
6/6/06 - enough said. ; )
Guess I'll just have to wait for 2055! *shudder* Maybe a bit sooner than that.
31. Leah had the following to say on Jun 27 at 11:44 PM:
John, you don't need to take everything so seriously. 07/07/07. It's funny! It looks quirky. It's a novelty. Christians can have fun too, you know!
32. André had the following to say on Jun 28 at 7:20 AM:
A friend of mine (my wife's cousin, actually) is getting married on 07.07.07. But I don't know if they chose that date because of any special reason, or if it was just a coincidence...
33. Michelle had the following to say on Jun 28 at 8:52 AM:
I'm not getting married on that date but I am in a wedding, singing at a close friends wedding that day. With so many couples getting married that day I have THREE weddings...thankfully all in different parts of the world so it was a bit easier to not go to all three in one day.
Best wishes to all those going on that day.
For advice in regards to your honeymoon...if you can't fly out on that night go find a teeny B&B and spend your first night there...then have a brunch the next day with family and friends who are visiting. It's a lovely way to spend the next day and go off on your honeymoon refreshed!
34. Alex Chediak had the following to say on Jun 28 at 9:41 AM:
I've got a good friend getting married that day. The key advantage is the ease with which one's anniversary can be remembered!
35. Lisa had the following to say on Jun 28 at 11:25 AM:
I know something better to do on 07-07-07. Many people and pastors are postponing weddings to attend The Call. Check it out at TheCall.com.
36. xtianFeminist had the following to say on Jun 28 at 12:02 PM:
nd.... "intentional"?
Don't freak out Katalaya and don't try to force anything
37. Nina had the following to say on Jun 28 at 12:25 PM:
My parents got married on October 14, which was the day after my dad's birthday (which was Friday the 13th). I don't think there's anything wrong with using a certain date so you don't forget it. At least it's 777 and 6/6/06!
38. Spidey had the following to say on Jun 28 at 12:54 PM:
I wonder how many couples got married last year on June 6...
39. Beth had the following to say on Jun 28 at 3:28 PM:
I personally like 8/8/08 a lot better than all the sevens, since I like even numbers (and graduated from high school in '99, college in '03, and probably graduate school in '09, oops!). I have mentioned this particularly to my boyfriend, but I'm not sure he is an interested in this numbers thing as I am. :)
40. J.T. had the following to say on Jun 30 at 6:40 PM:
It's bad luck to be superstitious.
41. VK had the following to say on Jul 24 at 3:30 AM:
There were 777 couples who married in Singapore that day! I thought it was kind of cute! I don't think it's so much of a superstition. More likely, it's something that makes it easier to remember. My friend, who's extremely forgetful, got married then and jokingly said during his speech that he'd never risk the wrath of his wife because he forgot their anniversary!
P.s: My parents got married on September 11th 25 years ago. While that has become a sad day all over the world, my parents now see it as a day of hope and renewed love more than anything else (and needless to say, their friends never forget their anniversary again)
42. VK had the following to say on Jul 24 at 3:38 AM:
oh, and one more funny thing, at my friend's wedding, he wanted the message to be from the 7th chapter from the 7th book of the new testament.
In the end the couple had to change their minds about that because the passage goes: "Now for the matters you wrote about: It is good for a man not to marry..."
Talk about a good laugh.
43. nessa had the following to say on Apr 6 at 1:52 PM:
For anyone who doesn't know..."numbers" are very important and relevant in the Lord's eyes. If they weren't, the Bible, God's Holy Word, wouldn't have dedicated a whole book to it.(Numbers) Patterns of sevens run through the scripture more abundantly than any other number. For example, God created the world in 7 days and He rested on the seventh day. In Hebrew the #7 means to be complete or full. 07/07/2007 only happened once in history and is significant...to get married on this day would be special. Also to get married on 08/08/2008 is special. The number "8" means "new order" or "new era"...also representing regeneration and resurrection.