A key moment in a couple's life, marriage is for many a matter of mature reflection. Some people start brainstorming early on about how the ceremony will go, sometimes even before they meet their soulmate! One of the most important elements is of course the venue, which will go a long way in making the wedding unforgettable. On November 9th, a man and a woman chose to get married in a very unusual place.
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This place is an Aldi shop! More precisely, an Aldi in the town of Batavia, Illinois (USA). But why did Jessica and Michael Hurd decide to get married in this place, which is far from being a fairy tale castle? Simply because Aldi has a big place in their hearts.
It's an honor to announce the first ever couple to be married at an ALDI store, Jessica & Michael! 💗 Read all about our Happily Ever ALDI contest winners at @People. https://t.co/fvwiozpjkW
— ALDI USA (@AldiUSA) November 12, 2022
They both work, but their respective schedules do not allow them to spend much time together during the week. As they explain to Today:
We’ve always cherished our Sunday morning shopping ‘dates’ at Aldi. It’s something we look forward to doing together each week. As soon as we heard about the contest to get married in an Aldi, we both agreed it was fate
An all-expenses paid ceremony
Organised by Aldi, the competition in question was to write an entry explaining why they deserved to have their wedding in an Aldi. The Hurd couple's story obviously struck a chord with the company's staff, as they were chosen over nearly 500 other couples who entered the competition.
They were given a ceremony entirely financed by Aldi and everything was taken care of, from the make-up to the photos taken by professionals. This was an opportunity for Aldi to make a nice publicity splash and for the couple to save money in today's trying economy.
This article was translated from Gentside FR.
Sources used:
-Today: An Aldi-obsessed couple just got married in the grocery store aisle
