Hi, Mary. I haven't seen you in ages! I heard that you and Daniel are getting married on August 8th, the opening day of the 2008 Olympic Games. Is it true?
yes, it is. We've been dating for over 7 years. We have decided to get married on a special day and we think August 8th, 2008 is a red-letter day.
good for you! It sounds like you've done a lot of planning in a very short time.
yes, there is a lot of to be taken care of---wedding photos, wedding dress, catering, transport, hotel, etc. . .
is everything ready now?
almost. The only thing that isn't ready is the hotel. As a lot of people have chosen that day to get married, it is hard to find a hotel that isn't too expensive.
have you tried The Peninsula Palace Beijing? My wedding reception was held there and they did an excellent job.
yes, we called, but it is booked up. The only choice is the Regent Beijing but we haven't made up our minds yet.
it's an excellent hotel. A friend of mine had her wedding reception there and said it was perfect, though very expensive.
that's why we want to have a look at other hotels. We don't want to spend too much on an extravagant wedding reception.
I guess you're right. I can help you ask other hotels. I am sure there are probably some available.
thank you.