RASH OF ELOPEMENTS PREDICTED FOR 2000

RASH OF ELOPEMENTS PREDICTED FOR 2000

LANCASTER, Pa. (Wireless Flash) -- The real Y2K panic may come from brides and grooms who can't find a place to get married. Pennsylvania-based wedding expert Janell Berte says most wedding hot spots are already booked solid for next year thanks to the thousands of couples who want to tie the knot in 2000. It's predicted the problem will only get worse after New Year's Eve, because many couples will be getting engaged that night and will want to marry before 2001. However, Berte says the shortage of wedding spots means 2000 could be a banner year for elopements, with many frustrated couples running off to get hitched. Berte is author of the new book, "The Designer Bride" (Berte Ltd.).