Hundreds set to wed in NSW
(Najamuddin Ghanghro, Karachi(original from Larkana))
The date 12/12/12 is set to
become the anniversary for many of NSW's newlyweds, with a record number of
couples expected to tie the knot this week.
More than 120 couples have signed up to get married on Wednesday at the Births,
Deaths and Marriages registries in Sydney, Parramatta, Wollongong and Newcastle.
Attorney-General Greg Smith said Wednesday would also usher in the last chance
to get married on a date with the same number for the day, month and year for
nearly 90 years.
"For many couples, a special date like this has an irresistible appeal, with the
extra advantage that it is an easy anniversary date to remember," Mr Smith said
in a statement on Sunday.
To meet the demand of the large number of couples wanting to tie the knot on
Wednesday, the registry is running a marathon session, with the first marriage
taking place at 8am (AEDT) and the last set to finish at 9pm. The date is also
expected to be popular for non-registry weddings.
The Sydney office in Chippendale will be overseeing the most, and is hiring out
other venues to cater for couples.