How would you like to say “I Do” underneath the Golden Arches? The Golden Arches of McDonald’s that is.
Although it might not be the typical venue where most bride-to-be’s dream to have their fairytale weddings, McDonald’s has become a highly demanded wedding site in Hong Kong. Helen Cheung, McDonald’s Hong Kong director of corporate communications and relations, told South China Morning Post this week, that “over the past two years, we’ve started receiving calls from people who want to have a wedding party in our restaurants. There are about 10 calls a month…People said they’d dated here, or met here, and wanted to get married here…We see this as a business chance.”
Starting January 1, 2011, McDonalds will grant these couples’ wishes and become the first fast food restaurant in the world to actively promote wedding services in selected Hong Kong branches. A McWedding would cost HK$2000-3000 ($257-387), which would cover a set menu or the option for guests to order themselves. While much cheaper than a traditional wedding, wedding guests would be served burgers and fries instead of shark-fin soups and roasted pork. The most attractive item on the menu for many is the specially made McDonalds wedding cake, which can be made with apple pies or any burger of choice. Moreover, alcohol is prohibited at the ceremony to prevent inappropriate drunken behaviors at a family-friendly venue.
If you don’t mind kissing your new bride or groom with pickle breath or sharing your special day with strangers, since the restaurants will continue business as usual during the ceremonies, then a McWedding might be the one for you.
And if you’re lucky, the Fry Guys and Mayor McCheese might be there too!
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