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."
The couple plans to honeymoon Monday and Tuesday, butthen it's back to work.
The destination?
"I don't know yet," Mathis said.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
The best wedding idea EVER
Dennis, I cannot believe that we didn't think of doing this for our wedding. Josh and Maya - this would be perfect for y'all. Do not miss the slide show (link above). This story is from the Gwinnett Daily Post.
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3 comments:
Are you kidding me?
If you and Dennis would have done this it would have to have been at 3 am outside the Oasis Waffle House with LOTS of grilled chicken.
Actually, the reception would've been at the WF. The wedding would've been at the Oasis.
We tried to get Waffle House to cater the reception, but they were just too durned expensive. So Huddle House it is.
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