Thirdcloud Publications Surf City Strand Mag January 2016

If crashing waves and an iconic view of the pier while standing in the sand is the ideal setting for your ceremony, then Surf City USA is the perfect wedding venue to say, “I do.” By RA Monaco Christmas celebrations begin in January for wedding planners and venues along the strand like the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa and the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort. That ‘s because between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day the phrase “happy holidays” often becomes “Will you marry me?” and when roughly 33 percent of all engagements occur each year. Just count the young ladies on Facebook holding up a jazz hand with a ring on it, should you have any doubt. Several theories have been advanced to explain how jingle bells turns into wedding bells. The theory, I think, should be given the most weight is that would-‐be bridegrooms need to capitalize on the already planned parties and a ready-‐made opportunity to create a memorable moment after emptying their bank accounts for an engagement ring—36 percent of jewelers’ yearly sales occur October through December.

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