Because Who Forgets an Anniversary that Falls on 08-08-08?

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Based on the premise that the average wedding costs more than most couples can cough up ($30,000) — and the “fact” that 08/08/08 is the most desirable Friday wedding date in history — Eight O’Clock Coffee launched the “Gr8 Wedding D8.”

The prize is a wedding on 08/08/08 at a Hamptons estate with up to 100 guests. Couples have until May 31 to register with eight reasons why they should win.

This is part of a partnership with TheKnot.com, which will manage the wedding plans and serve Eight O’Clock Coffee at the reception.

And here I was thinking that the apex of consumer surrender was a Starbucks/Tiffany’s wedding. Actually, once I find a guy that goes for that (and doesn’t choke on his own spit like the last one), I might still do it.

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