That’s right! It’s McWeddings! What better to way to celebrate the joining of two people than at the world’s largest fast food chain with Ronald and the gang.
Now this may sound a little low-class, but watch as your favorite McDonald’s is transformed into a classy banquet hall. The employees (acne-faced teens by day) are magically changed into waiters in black suits. They serve you a lavish meal of Big Macs and fries. There is a signature book and balloons; food and gifts for fifty guests. There is even a cake made out of stacked apple pies! Trust me, this is a bride’s dream!
Alright, you think this is crazy, but weddings are crazy! In the U.S. most people spend half or all of their yearly salary on one wedding day. In Hong Kong, weddings are an even bigger affair! There is an average of 500 guests and it will cost you 30 to 40 thousand dollars, (which is a lot of money in China). McWedding prices start at just over a thousand-dollars; A very-affordable way to spend the most important day of your life.
I know, I know, the word “tacky” is still in your head. In the States the upper and middle class look down on McDonalds. It’s seen as a low-class joint that you only eat at when you're on a road-trip. This isn’t true in Asia. McDonalds, to them, is a nice sit-down place. It’s way classier than street food or a tea house.
A young Hong-Kong couple that recently couch-surfed at my apartment talked about how their wedding was way too big: over six-hundred people. Most guests were business associates of their parents. They barely knew anyone there!
In China McWeddings are the cool thing to do right now. It’s fun! Not-so-traditional! You can hang out with your friends!
Unfortunately for you Americans, McWeddings is only available in Hong Kong branches right now. Luckily, I’m moving to Hong Kong and a McWedding sounds quite appealing. All I need to do now is convince the bride…
I'm wondering how Cathy feels about this.
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