CHICAGO (CBS) — Some lucky lovebirds get a jump on 2022.

Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough conducted a live drawing for the first county marriage license of the new year.

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Included with the license, a variety of gifts ranging from gourmet meals to dancing and cooking lessons, courtesy of top Chicago restaurants and businesses.

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The clerk’s office invited couples tying the knot to enter the drawing. More than 80 couple were in the drawing.

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The happy couple will exchange vows on January 3rd in the clerk’s annual first wedding ceremony of the year.

Source: https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/12/29/cook-county-clerk-draws-license-for-first-marriage-in-2022/