I McDO! Demand for £217 McDonald's wedding parties soars in Hong Kong
- Basic package costs £217, includes venue, decor, food, gifts and invites
- Demand comes from customers 'who first started dating at McDonald's'
- 15 branches now host weddings, engagements and anniversary parties
Brides and grooms on a budget can now have the wedding of their dreams - for just over £200.
For this bargain basement price, they'll get venue hire, decorations, audio equipment, food, gifts and invitations.
The only catch is... they'll be getting married at McDonald's.
McWedding Party packages include venue decoration, games and special gifts for bride, groom and guests
As unlikely as it might seem, demand for fast food nuptials is booming and McDonald's has expanded its wedding service programme from three to 15 branches.
'We started the programme because many customers tell us that McDonald's is where they first started dating,' a spokesperson told CNBC.
'McDonald's is where their love stories grew.
'This connection is exactly why they want to hold their wedding parties and even anniversary parties at McDonald's - to relive sweet beginnings and bring their romantic story full circle.'
The fast food giant launched its wedding party program in 2011 in response to customer demand, with three locations offering wedding services.
Today, 15 McDonald's locations in Hong Kong host weddings, as well as engagement parties, anniversary parties and bridal showers.
Many customers tell them McDonald's is where they first started dating and where their love grew
Weddings are unique to Hong Kong McDonald's at the moment and there's no word yet about global expansion
Gifts and props available - depending on your budget and package - include a McDonald's white balloon wedding gown, balloon wedding hat for the groom or crystal McDonald's house.
The company offers four separate wedding packages,the most expensive costing £753 (HK$9,999). The cheapest party option costs £217 (HK$2,888).
The most deluxe version includes two-hour decorated venue rental, wedding presents, a pair of McD's balloon wedding rings, bridal bouquet, apple pie cake display, Crystal McDonald's house, decorations, an MC, supplies for 50 guests including McDonaldland character gifts and invites, and more.
McDonald's dedicates a whole section of its website to its wedding party offering
Model Kelvin Kwong and nurse Ashley Tse kiss in front of their friends and relatives
'Thinking about throwing a really special party for your wedding, engagement, anniversary or bridal shower? Think McDonald's,' says the blurb on their website.
'Our Wedding Party packages have just everything you need, including unique venue decoration, customized games and special gifts for bride & groom and your guests.
'Everything will be taken care of by McDonald's. All you need to do is to be there and enjoy the moment of your lifetime. Talk to us now to see how we can help you make your moment.'
When you consider that the average wedding price in Britain is more than £22,000, a McDonald's wedding begins to seem rather attractive.
But for now, McDonald's wedding parties are limited to Hong Kong locations only.
The budget package comes in at £217 and includes venue hire, decorations, food, gifts and invites
The company offers four separate wedding packages, topping out at £753 (HK$9,999)
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