answer: Mary tells #Person1# Daniel and she are getting married on August 8th, 2008 because they think it's a red-letter day, but the hotel isn't ready. #Person1# recommends The Peninsula Palace Beijing but it's booked up and the Regent Beijing is too expensive. #Person1#'ll help ask other hotels.
documents: #Person1#: 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?
  #Person2#: 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.
  #Person1#: good for you! It sounds like you've done a lot of planning in a very short time.
  #Person2#: yes, there is a lot of to be taken care of---wedding photos, wedding dress, catering, transport, hotel, etc. . .
  #Person1#: is everything ready now?
  #Person2#: 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.
  #Person1#: have you tried The Peninsula Palace Beijing? My wedding reception was held there and they did an excellent job.
  #Person2#: yes, we called, but it is booked up. The only choice is the Regent Beijing but we haven't made up our minds yet.
  #Person1#: it's an excellent hotel. A friend of mine had her wedding reception there and said it was perfect, though very expensive.
  #Person2#: 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.
  #Person1#: I guess you're right. I can help you ask other hotels. I am sure there are probably some available.
  #Person2#: thank you.
  #Person1#: my pleasure.