Waffle House Wedding

This is one of those things that sounds made-up or a joke, but I think these people are actually serious.  I am not sure there are words to describe this accurately. I could talk about how absurd this is, but I’ll just give you the article from The Gwinnett Daily Post :

Scattered, smothered, covered and hitched
Couple marries at Waffle House

By Alex P. Joyner
Staff Writer

DACULA – As the famous twang of Hank Williams Jr. blasted from an SUV stereo Friday afternoon, about 30 folks socialized, sipped soda and puffed on cigarettes.
No, this wasn’t a Fourth of July backyard barbecue. It was the run-up to a wedding.
In a Waffle House parking lot.
The lucky couple, George “Bubba” Mathis and Pamela Christian – both 23 and employees at the Dacula diner located at the Ga. Highway 316/U.S. Highway 29 interchange – wouldn’t have it any other way.
“I don’t know, it’s something different,” Mathis said while fixing his tie prior to the ceremony.
For years, the couple tried to marry on their Independence Day anniversary. But the bride was always scheduled to work. Instead of waiting any longer – she got the day off at the last minute; Mathis had to report for the morning shift – the couple of nine years decided to seal the deal at work.
The result was what a NASCAR tailgate might be like if Hank Jr. himself stopped by with all his rowdy friends: Loud and proud – country music, storytelling and plenty of Dale Earnhardt paraphernalia – and not an iota of pretentiousness.
Shortly after exchanging vows under the shade of a tree next to the parking lot, both man and wife let out sighs of relief as they picked up their two little blonde girls and chatted with family and friends. But there was not time to relax – the wedding cake had to be cut inside.
“It’s been crazy, madness,” the bride said. “Finally, everything worked out.”
Standing nearby, the father of the newly minted Mrs. Pamela Mathis, William Christopher, wondered if anyone had videotaped the ceremony. He wants to send it in to CMT.
“I think it’s pretty redneck myself,” he said, laughing. “But I’m a redneck anyway, so.”
The couple plans to honeymoon Monday and Tuesday, but then it’s back to work.
The destination?
“I don’t know yet,” Mathis said.

 But wait there are pictures also. Please enjoy  Waffle House Wedding Slideshow  .  I wonder if they played the Waffle House CD while they we’re partying in the parking lot. Waffle House doesn’t serve beer, so I wonder if somebody brought a “suitcase of beer” as a wedding gift.

I am not sure what exactly to make of it.  I admit I watch My Big Redneck Wedding like everyone else to see just how far these people will take it, but I think this is the top.  And don’t get me started on the question of “Why is Pauly Shore on CMT now?”.  I can understand C. Thomas Howell hosting a show, but The Weasel?  And someone needs to take the Coca-cola away from the dude on Mobile Home Disaster.  He’s had WAY too much caffeine.

Katie jokes about getting married at the Taco Bell, but she’d never actually do it.  At least I don’t think she would really.  She wouldn’t want to get bean burrito the train of her dress or nachos on her veil.  But there’s nothing like hash browns in your face at the reception.