Cook County Clerk holds live drawing for 1st wedding of 2023

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A live drawing was held Tuesday for the first couple to be married in Cook County in 2023.

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The winning couple was Daniel Ferguson and Mandy Fila, who will also receive an array of special wedding gifts:

-A special ceremony celebrated by Clerk Yarbrough

-A newlywed gourmet dinner gift box including filet mignon, strip steaks, and lobster tails provided by Whittingham Meats.

-A sparkling wine basket and champagne flutes provided by Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant

-A gift card provided by Eli's Cheesecake

-A couple's dance lesson provided by Duet Dance Studio

-A cooking lesson provided by The Chopping Block

-Wedding flower arrangements provided by LaSalle Flower Group

-Two tickets to a comedy show provided by the Laugh Factory Chicago

More than 75 couples have entered the drawing.