Newlyweds Forced To Cancel Wedding Due To Coronavirus Finally Tied The Knot In McDonald's

A couple who were forced to cancel their wedding due to the coronavirus pandemic have tied the knot in McDonald's.

Melissa Russell, 27, and Shannon McKenna, 26, had been engaged for six years when their plans were cancelled due to Covid.

At first, the pair had originally planned to have a marquee celebration in their garden. But due to restrictions, they instead booked a hotel - which also ended up getting cancelled a week later.

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Just when they were about to give up, Melissa - who works at McDonald's - spoke to her boss Kate Walker, about the difficulties they were facing. She was astonished when Kate offered to give them a dream wedding reception at the restaurant in North Lanarkshire.

And what an occasion it was! Guests had a three course McDonald's meal, with the option of Mozzarella Dippers or Chicken Selects for starters, anything off the menu for a main course. Meanwhile, dessert was ice cream sundaes served in crystal glasses, or apple pie and ice cream.

This honestly sounds way better than any wedding food we've ever eaten!

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The couple first got married by a humanist celebrant in Chatelherault Country House, in South Lanarkshire, before heading to McDonald's.

Melissa, who wore a white Grecian-style wedding gown, said: "It was an absolutely fabulous day. Kate is such a lovely, helpful person and she went above and beyond, she did so many things we didn't expect, she got the tables decorated.

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"We had a three course meal with cutlery, there was a choice of starters which were served on a bed of salad.

"I think the guests were more excited about having a sit-down meal at McDonald's. My colleagues treated me like a princess, they waited on us hand and foot

"It was the best McDonald's I have ever had."

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Melissa's dad, 55-year-old Charlie Russell, is sadly unwell, which prompted Melissa and Shannon to think about getting the wedding organised, despite the pandemic.

And Melissa was overjoyed when Charlie was able to walk her down the aisle and give her away to Shannon, who was wearing a floor length black dress decorated with feathers.

Melissa, now Mrs McKenna, added: "It was a day we will never forget.

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"It took for us to get through a pandemic to think 'what are we waiting for?' We wanted to make sure my dad could be there to walk me down the aisle."

The brides even managed to have an informal first dance, and posed for pictures with their fries and nuggets. They even made many of the decorations themselves, and Kate had organised a piper to entertain guests.

Shannon, who works as a dog groomer, said: "It was so out there and different, I really did appreciate everything about it."

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To end the incredible day, the newlyweds then spent a night in Loch Lomond for a mini moon, before returning home.

Huge congratulations to Melissa and Shannon!

Topics: Life News, Coronavirus, Wedding

Lucy Devine

Lucy is a journalist working for Tyla. After graduating with a master's degree in journalism, she has worked in both print and online and is particularly interested in fashion, food, health and women's issues. Northerner, coffee addict, says hun a lot. Get in touch at [email protected].

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