Monday, February 14, 2011

Couple host wedding reception in KFC

Bride Kalli Buchan, in a white gown, and groom Gareth Pritchard tucked into £200 of chicken and fries with their guests at a KFC.



Kalli, 25, got the idea for the unusual venue from parents Madalene and Davy. Their reception was at a McDonalds in 1989. Mum-of-two Kalli said it had been a joint decision to hold yesterdays do at the Bristol restaurant.

She said: Because my mum and dad had their reception at McDonalds we decided we would do the same. Its been a great day. The newlyweds girl Amelia, three, and Lana, six, Kallis daughter from a previous relationship, were flower girls at the register office service.


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Unemployed Gareth, 33, said: We arent that keen on McDonalds but we thought everyone would like KFC. I think all the guests took it in the right spirit, as a bit of fun. Madalene, 42, who feasted on Egg McMuffins when she wed, said: People still talk about our wedding 22 years later. I hope it will be the same for Gareth and Kalli. KFC branch manager Jerry Carino said it was a first for the restaurant.

There's video from the reception here.

4 comments:

L said...

The cycle of poverty and unwed mothers just repeated in this family, didn't it?

If your venue of choice for your wedding reception is a fast-food joint, I think that's probably a pretty big indicator that you're not mature enough to get married.

You could also, you know, wait until your husband has a job so you can afford more than greasy fried chicken for your guests.

Anonymous said...

Hmm. But wouldn't it be fun If Bill Windsor/whatever the name is and Kate M. did the same?

So much less fuss. :)

Sue Mattson said...

The wedding reception there was pretty uncommon and frugal, but it was awesome. Your mileage may vary, though.

When me and my husband got married a few years ago in Bay Area, we planned for something simple, yet very memorable. We did the whole wedding reception outdoors to make it lively. Luckily, it was a sunny day. It became successful with the help of the tent rentals that gave shade to the us while we celebrated.

Anonymous said...

Gadge!!!