Best Wedding Dates in 2012

Will and I did not consult the Chinese almanac when we picked our wedding date. We didn't even plan for 6.9.12 - a play on numbers for the math geeks in us. Apparently, we hit the jackpot selecting the right day. Must be beginner's luck.

According to many Chinese calendars, June 9, 2012 is an auspicious day to get married. For those of you who are not in tune with the Chinese zodiac, 2012 is the year of the dragon - the luckiest year in the 12 year cycle. It even rained on the first day of the new year - an especially good omen!

What I don't understand is how June 9th gets picked to be one of the luckiest days of a lucky year. If you figure it out, please let me know.

In the meantime, if you're planning to get married, renew your vows, or sign a business deal this year, here's a list of all the lucky days (shaded in red) in one of the luckiest years. Happy event planning!