Pamela and “Bubba” Mathis had their own fairytale wedding…sort of…
The Gwinnett Daily Post is reporting on a couple’s own idea of a unique wedding: Scattered, smothered, covered and hitched; Couple marries at Waffle House highlighting a couple’s wedding at the Waffle House. A busy schedule and some hick-ups along the way did not keep this couple from getting married on their dream day. On July 4th, the couples anniversary, the bride Pamela Christian woke up and decided she wanted to get married that day no matter what. After trying unsuccessfully to get off work in previous years on Independence Day, the bride got off work in the afternoon. They wasted no time and finally, after 9 years, get Pamela got married to George “Bubba” Mathis in the parking lot of the Waffle House.
The unique wedding was a hit and I think this is a great testament to the couples culture and what they are proud of, “I think it’s pretty redneck myself,” he said, laughing. “But I’m a redneck anyway, so,” says the groom.
If you know of a unique wedding location, leave a comment here with for everyone to enjoy.
And in the name of the maple syrup, I leave you this video:
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As I drove into work today, I saw that gas has risen to $3.36 a gallon! It got me thinking about how the costs of anything that needs to be transported (i.e. flowers, food, people) are increasing. And since the wedding industry is filled with small businesses that don’t have the huge budgets of a national company, many may have to pass on some of the cost to their customers: you the bride. I’m not saying all wedding vendors will, but some may have to. So for today, I thought I’d pass on some budget saving ideas to help cut your costs:
Consider having your ceremony and reception at the same location
Do you own hair and makeup
Use online RSVP with your wedding website(hint hint: we offer that free) rather than send RSVP cards
Use fewer flowers and more candles or even buy silk flowers
Make your own centerpieces (there’s lots of great DIY projects out there)
Combine favors and place cards
Only have your cake/cupcakes for dessert (I see so much dessert get wasted anyway)
Only serve beer and wine and limit bar time if need be
And think about getting married during the day or on a sunday
There’s lots of ways to cut costs, but the idea here is be smart with your money right now and be conscious if your guests have to drive or fly a ways to get to your wedding. You can still have a great wedding and spend less.
