A New York couple recently saved matrimonial money by holding their wedding reception at a local McDonald’s. Corey Cutcheon and Doreen Brown spent about $250 to feed friends and family.
Then the two joined 50 friends and family members to feast on cheeseburgers, Fillet-o-Fish and Chicken McNuggets…Desert was slices of Ronald McDonald chocolate cake and hot fudge sundaes.
In 2002, a British couple, Judy Foulkes and Andrew Smith, did the same.
“Some people thought I was daft but I just wanted a cheap and cheerful reception,” said 27-year-old Ms Foulkes.
McCongratulations!
(shudders) I hope this doesn’t catch on or soon Brides and Grooms will angle for corporate sponsorship for their weddings and end up wearing more logos than a NASCAR driver. Can you imagine the poor bride sponsored by Tampax or the goom who begs cold, hard cash from the makers of Viagra to finance his wedding?
All I can tell you is I would have gone home hungry from that reception. If the bride and groom are more interested in having a cheap reception, then I could easily save them at least two bucks.
“McCongratulations!”
This line at the end is, to quote my fiance, “Simple, but hilarious”. We both got a chuckle out of it. Nice…..
Oh Twistie: I hope that the makers of Viagra don’t read this. What better place for product placement than a wedding reception? *Bleh.* And don’t tell me you would have turned your nose up at a warm, savory Filet O’ Fish and a large Orange Drink!
Reminds me of the birthday parties I used to go to at McDonald’s when I was little. I wonder if they still have those itty-bitty spoons you’d use in the Milkshake Eating Races. Now that’d make for one heck of an exciting reception!…
Yep, jenny, I’d have turned up my oh-so-pert nose at a Filet O’ Fish and an Orange Drink. There aren’t a lot of things I’m very snobbish about in life, but it’s a point of pride to me that I’ve never once eaten in a McDonald’s.
At least the anniversary party I went to once where they served Taco Bell tacos wasn’t held *at* the Taco Bell! LOL!
In-n-Out reception? Yes. McDonald’s? No. At some point one needs to put one’s foot down and demand something in the way of quality on one’s wedding day.
Ooh, I’d love to hold (or at least go to) a shower catered by In-n-Out. Too bad I’m on the east coast. Yum!
//In-n-Out reception? Yes. McDonald’s? No. At some point one needs to put one’s foot down and demand something in the way of quality on one’s wedding day.//
(giggles helplessly) I couldn’t have said it better myself, jj.
Totally agree