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catlover79 · 01-12-2009, 01:16 AM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090111/...o_bell_wedding

NORMAL, Ill. – Wedding bells meant Taco Bell for Paul and Caragh Brooks.

Customers inside the fast-food restaurant continued to order tacos and burritos as the couple sat Friday in an orange booth at Taco Bell and exchanged vows.

"It's appropriate," groom Paul Brooks said. "It's an offbeat relationship."

Employees displayed hot sauce packets labeled with the words "Will you marry me?" They decorated the restaurant with streamers and balloons.

The bride wore a $15 hot pink dress and the entire wedding cost about $200. Several dozen guests looked on as the couple's friend, Ryan Green of Normal, administered the vows while wearing a T-shirt. He was ordained online.

"This is the way to go — there's no stress," said the groom's mother, Kathy Brooks.

Caragh Brooks, 21, of Australia, met Paul Brooks, 30, on an Internet dating Web site. They already had the same last name.

The couple wrote back and forth and talked on the phone for nine months before Caragh Brooks moved to the United States.

"We have the same brain, just in two bodies," Paul Brooks said. "We think alike in virtually every manner. We have the same interests, viewpoints."

He proposed on New Year's Eve and, because they like to spend time at the local Taco Bell, they decided to wed there.

"I would never have expected in my life in working here there would be a wedding," restaurant manager Carl Hamlow said.

Marvo301 · 01-12-2009, 02:02 AM

This wedding should have been officiated by the Taco Bell Chihuahua. Repeat after me: Y quero Taco Bell.

Nighthawk76 · 01-12-2009, 02:03 AM

It figures that it took place in Illinois.

Normal is a college town known for it's wild parties, so I guess it is to be expected.

sara · 01-12-2009, 02:35 AM

Wow classy.

MonarC · 01-12-2009, 10:34 AM

catlover79 · 01-12-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Waking Up Laughing

It figures that it took place in Illinois.

Normal is a college town known for it's wild parties, so I guess it is to be expected.

Not a place I'd want to marry (or even eat at!!), but to each his own!!

DVDFreaker · 01-12-2009, 03:39 PM

They should have gotten married at Taco Bueno instead, they have better food

Doodyville10019 · 01-12-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Waking Up Laughing

It figures that it took place in Illinois.

Normal is a college town known for it's wild parties, so I guess it is to be expected.

It could have been much, much worse! They could have been married in Chicago at a downtown dance club on a Friday night and then a fight breaks out afterwards!

sunshinefizzy · 01-12-2009, 03:41 PM

Just think, they could get divorced in Taco Bell. After all, the food was inspired by mexican cuisine!!!

DVDFreaker · 01-12-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sunshinefizzy

Just think, they could get divorced in Taco Bell. After all, the food was inspired by mexican cuisine!!!

Imagine the taco bell cashier being the judge

catlover79 · 01-12-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DVDFreaker

Imagine the taco bell cashier being the judge

"I now pronouce you man and wife...would you like a side of ranch with that?"

catlover79 · 01-12-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DVDFreaker

They should have gotten married at Taco Bueno instead, they have better food

MonarC · 01-12-2009, 04:18 PM

I think it's kind of cool at least she wasn't one of those wacked out "Bridezillas" who had to have the biggest best wedding or else life just isn't worth living.

MonarC · 01-12-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

"I now pronouce you man and wife...would you like a side of ranch with that?"

Monika your hilarious!

"You many now drop the chaulpa and kiss your bride."

Cactus Jack · 01-12-2009, 04:24 PM

You may kiss the bride and let her eat your taco

01-12-2009, 01:16 AM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Couple weds at Taco Bell http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090111/...o_bell_wedding NORMAL, Ill. – Wedding bells meant Taco Bell for Paul and Caragh Brooks. Customers inside the fast-food restaurant continued to order tacos and burritos as the couple sat Friday in an orange booth at Taco Bell and exchanged vows. "It's appropriate," groom Paul Brooks said. "It's an offbeat relationship." Employees displayed hot sauce packets labeled with the words "Will you marry me?" They decorated the restaurant with streamers and balloons. The bride wore a $15 hot pink dress and the entire wedding cost about $200. Several dozen guests looked on as the couple's friend, Ryan Green of Normal, administered the vows while wearing a T-shirt. He was ordained online. "This is the way to go — there's no stress," said the groom's mother, Kathy Brooks. Caragh Brooks, 21, of Australia, met Paul Brooks, 30, on an Internet dating Web site. They already had the same last name. The couple wrote back and forth and talked on the phone for nine months before Caragh Brooks moved to the United States. "We have the same brain, just in two bodies," Paul Brooks said. "We think alike in virtually every manner. We have the same interests, viewpoints." He proposed on New Year's Eve and, because they like to spend time at the local Taco Bell, they decided to wed there. "I would never have expected in my life in working here there would be a wedding," restaurant manager Carl Hamlow said.
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Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	It figures that it took place in Illinois. Normal is a college town known for it's wild parties, so I guess it is to be expected.

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DVDFreaker Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 23, 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 699	They should have gotten married at Taco Bueno instead, they have better food

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sunshinefizzy Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 27, 2006 Location: Craptown Posts: 2,054	Just think, they could get divorced in Taco Bell. After all, the food was inspired by mexican cuisine!!!

01-12-2009, 04:18 PM	#13
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	I think it's kind of cool at least she wasn't one of those wacked out "Bridezillas" who had to have the biggest best wedding or else life just isn't worth living.