Saturday, July 07, 2007

Seven Lucky Wedding Gifts

Today Saturday July 7th 2007, tens of thousands of superstitious couples will be tying the knot in what may go down as the most popular wedding date in history: 7-7-07. Apparently these starry-eyed couples figure that even if they are lucky in love, why pass up the chance for some extra insurance? After all, the number seven carries a lot of significance: In Las Vegas, 7-7-7 is the highest slot-machine jackpot, and triple 7's add up to Black Jack. There's seven days in a week, seven musical notes on the scale, the Seven Wonders of the World, and the Seven Deadly Sins.
On any given Saturday in July (the most popular month for weddings), there are typically 12,000 weddings taking place. But on 7-7-07, that number has more than tripled to approximately 38,000. That could possibly make today the most popular wedding day ever. It's been a windfall for wedding planners; others are bracing themselves.

Whether you'll be attending a wedding today, or just want to give the happy couple something that might bring a little extra luck, here are seven gifts which are recommended by Deborah Hopewell (Yahoo's Shopping Editor) that just might make the difference between a future in Seventh Heaven, or that other, not-so-lucky seven: the Seven-Year Itch.

For festive occasions, consider giving the happy couple a set of European-designed shot glasses with a die on two sides, both of which add up to seven, of course. And for connoisseurs of the vine, don't forget the dice wine charms.Make it Crystal Clear: Swarovski "Good Luck" magnets come in a set of four: a peridot crystal clover, a clear crystal horseshoe, a clear crystal heart and a red crystal ladybug.

A thriving Dracaena ("lucky bamboo") symbolizes good fortune in many Asian countries. A "Lucky 7 Bamboo" arrangement comes with two spiraling stalks - could they be entwined lovers? - and five straight stalks in a red-glazed container, tied together with a lucky gold band.

They say four-leaf clovers ensure wealth and good health for the lucky couple. Red Envelope has taken a real four-leaf clover, set it in clear resin and placed that in a brushed, polished nickel standing frame.

The newlyweds will be awash in good luck with a set of triple-milled soaps available in four-leaf clovers or horseshoes. You can also help them cook up memories of the special day for years to come when you give a cooking apron that proclaims "We Hit the Jackpot 777 On Our Wedding Day." Personalize it by adding the bride and groom's name.
Or you can light the way for the lucky couple with a set of 12 "Wishful Thinking" candles from Red Envelope. A dozen colored tins each hold a lightly scented ivory candle that contains a tiny treasure that reveals itself as it burns. The corresponding wishes include love, luck, wealth, health, wealth and success.

The best gifts, of course, are those that come straight from your heart. Hence, I would like to add my personal big up and best wishes to a very special couple, Philippa and Trimaine, who are tying the knot today in Los Angeles, California. May you two have the most wonderful wedding day ever and an even more splendiferous honeymoon in Hawaii. Peace and blessings always from your belizegial cuz :-)

12 comments:

Hopalong Cassidy said...

"The best gifts, of course, are those that come straight from your heart". When Topper read that he was impressed. But when he read, "a clear crystal horseshoe", and "four-leaf clovers or horseshoes" he became a fan. So, he asked me Enid to invite you and any western movie fans that might read your blog to saddle up and come on over to my new western movie blog which debuted today and watch Roy Rogers rob Gene Autry and Gene Autry fight Roy Rogers.

Belizegial said...

Hopalong, I must get to know Topper as he is my first fan :)

I will be moseying over to your new western movie blog to see Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. Hope that anyone coming over to my blog today will do the same.

heiresschild said...

hi enid, best wishes to your cousin and her new husband on their wedding day yesterday. i attended a wedding yesterday also of one of my good friends. it was so beautiful. so to sariah and carter, best wishes in a life of God-filled blessings.

hmmmm, maybe next year for me on 08-08-08?

Jo said...

Best wishes to Philippa and Trimaine. And there's no excuse for them to forget their anniversary, is there? I absolutely love triple-milled soaps and would accept them as a gift any time! However, I'm not getting married any time soon.

Perhaps I should have bought a lottery ticket on 07-07-07 :-)

Cheers,
Josie

dragonflyfilly said...

hey there Enid,
thanks for your suggestion for Teddy's name; it has been submitted to the committee, (hah hah).

i have not been to any wedding myself for a long time, and i pity anyone having a wedding in the last few days around here - what a heatwave we are experiencing, yuck.

i got up at about 5:00 this morning, and am doing my computer work, i will turn it off at about 8 or 9 as it generates just too much heat.

how is the weather in your part of the world?

Pfingston said...

well this sure is cool, . . .love the different culutral things you've shared . . .and many happy days to your friends!

Meow (aka Connie) said...

It sure was an interesting day, on the 7/7/07. Lots of stories in the papers about different things happening.
Hope you are enjoying a great weekend.
Take care, Meow

heiresschild said...

hi enid, hope all is well in your neck of the woods. have a great weekend!

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