[speaker001:] 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?
[speaker002:] 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.
[speaker001:] Good for you! It sounds like you've done a lot of planning in a very short time.
[speaker002:] Yes, there is a lot of to be taken care of-wedding photos, wedding dress, catering, transport, hotel, etc...
[speaker001:] Is everything ready now?
[speaker002:] 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.
[speaker001:] Have you tried The Peninsula Palace Beijing? My wedding reception was held there and they did an excellent job.
[speaker002:] Yes, we called, but it is booked up. The only choice is the Regent Beijing but we haven't made up our minds yet.
[speaker001:] It's an excellent hotel. A friend of mine had her wedding reception there and said it was perfect, though very expensive.
[speaker002:] 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.
[speaker001:] I guess you're right. I can help you ask other hotels. I am sure there are probably some available.
[speaker002:] Thank you.
[speaker001:] My pleasure.