Couple ties the knot where their romance began, the Wal-Mart store - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

crystals · 10-08-2007, 11:01 AM

Sat Oct 6, 12:35 PM

By The Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - Attention Wal-Mart shoppers, wedding in lawn and garden.

Employees Chet Eldridge and Danna Hornback tied the knot Thursday amid the retailer's flowers, shrubs and lawn chairs.

Eldridge, 51, an automotive manager, and Hornback, 45, an arts and crafts associate, met during the store's employee orientation.

She agreed to their first date in the furniture section. After the couple became engaged, a manager suggested they exchange vows at the store.

"We met here; he asked me out here. Why not?" Hornback said.

The only unexpected turn occurred when the familiar "Attention Wal-Mart shoppers" announcement over the public address system broke into the ceremony.

After the couple was pronounced husband and wife, the cheers could be heard in customer service on the other side of the store.

Springfield is about 65 kilometres west of Columbus.

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/0...l_mart_wedding

Max Whittaker · 10-08-2007, 01:27 PM

Um... I suppose that's romantic... in a corporate sort of way....

Mmm.....

catlover79 · 10-08-2007, 02:17 PM

I hope the honeymoon won't be there as well!!

FactoryGirl · 10-08-2007, 02:48 PM

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I hope the honeymoon won't be there as well!!

Mikado · 10-08-2007, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I hope the honeymoon won't be there as well!!

"Hi. Welcome to the Walmart furniture dept. Im your furniture associate Mikey and this is our wonderful selection of Walmart beds.....oh them? That's Chet and Danna Eldridge; two of our employees celebrating their honeymoon; as you can see, WM beds are not only spacious and comfortable, but extremely durable, as well!"

Max Whittaker · 10-09-2007, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

"Hi. Welcome to the Walmart furniture dept. Im your furniture associate Mikey and this is our wonderful selection of Walmart beds.....oh them? That's Chet and Danna Eldridge; two of our employees celebrating their honeymoon; as you can see, WM beds are not only spacious and comfortable, but extremely durable, as well!"

catlover79 · 10-09-2007, 12:47 AM

Can you just imagine - "Clean up on Aisle 6!!"

Mikado · 10-09-2007, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Can you just imagine - "Clean up on Aisle 6!!"

Here's an extra saucer of milk for THAT one , Cat!

Chelsea · 10-09-2007, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Can you just imagine - "Clean up on Aisle 6!!"

Winner.

Mikado · 10-09-2007, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollywood Rock Chic

Oh...WOW...thanks for the distrubing metal picture...I am defintely never going to walk into a Wal*Mart..*shudders*

I always consider Wal*mart as disturbing, but, they ARE cheaper!

Holly · 10-09-2007, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

"Hi. Welcome to the Walmart furniture dept. Im your furniture associate Mikey and this is our wonderful selection of Walmart beds.....oh them? That's Chet and Danna Eldridge; two of our employees celebrating their honeymoon; as you can see, WM beds are not only spacious and comfortable, but extremely durable, as well!"

Good one Mikey, LOL

catlover79 · 10-09-2007, 04:48 PM

Glad I gave you all such a disturbing visual.

Remo Williams · 10-09-2007, 04:54 PM

Kind of reminds me of the movie "Where The Heart Is" with Natalie Portman. It's where she gets left at a Walmart by her boyfriend and she's about 8 month pregnant. She ends up living in the Walmart until she has the baby. Definately a "chick flick" but I caught one time while flipping channels. Not a bad movie.

catlover79 · 10-10-2007, 12:35 AM

^ That movie was based on a book, if I'm not mistaken. Wal-Mart may not be the classiest chain in the world, but you can get DVD sets there for cheap (and good quality, too)!

Kazza · 10-15-2007, 12:07 AM

I can relate to that story very well! Meeting my significant other (now husband) at Walmart, made us consider tying the knot on the sales floor in the aisle we first started talking. We even talked to the store manager about being best man and he agreed.
We ended up marrying at the Courthouse but the intention was there.

10-08-2007, 11:01 AM	#1
crystals Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 02, 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,829	Couple ties the knot where their romance began, the Wal-Mart store Sat Oct 6, 12:35 PM By The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - Attention Wal-Mart shoppers, wedding in lawn and garden. Employees Chet Eldridge and Danna Hornback tied the knot Thursday amid the retailer's flowers, shrubs and lawn chairs. Eldridge, 51, an automotive manager, and Hornback, 45, an arts and crafts associate, met during the store's employee orientation. She agreed to their first date in the furniture section. After the couple became engaged, a manager suggested they exchange vows at the store. "We met here; he asked me out here. Why not?" Hornback said. The only unexpected turn occurred when the familiar "Attention Wal-Mart shoppers" announcement over the public address system broke into the ceremony. After the couple was pronounced husband and wife, the cheers could be heard in customer service on the other side of the store. Springfield is about 65 kilometres west of Columbus. http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/0...l_mart_wedding
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10-08-2007, 02:17 PM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I hope the honeymoon won't be there as well!!
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10-08-2007, 01:27 PM	#2
Max Whittaker I want Serenity back Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 30, 2001 Posts: 6,180	Um... I suppose that's romantic... in a corporate sort of way.... Mmm.....

10-09-2007, 12:47 AM	#7
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Can you just imagine - "Clean up on Aisle 6!!"

10-09-2007, 04:48 PM	#12
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Glad I gave you all such a disturbing visual.

10-09-2007, 04:54 PM	#13
Remo Williams Banned Banned!! Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 09, 2007 Posts: 35	Kind of reminds me of the movie "Where The Heart Is" with Natalie Portman. It's where she gets left at a Walmart by her boyfriend and she's about 8 month pregnant. She ends up living in the Walmart until she has the baby. Definately a "chick flick" but I caught one time while flipping channels. Not a bad movie.

10-10-2007, 12:35 AM	#14
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	^ That movie was based on a book, if I'm not mistaken. Wal-Mart may not be the classiest chain in the world, but you can get DVD sets there for cheap (and good quality, too)!

10-15-2007, 12:07 AM	#15
Kazza Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 17, 2003 Posts: 3,244	I can relate to that story very well! Meeting my significant other (now husband) at Walmart, made us consider tying the knot on the sales floor in the aisle we first started talking. We even talked to the store manager about being best man and he agreed. We ended up marrying at the Courthouse but the intention was there.