This couple served Maccas at their wedding and saved thousands

In lieu of a fancy sit-down meal, guests were treated to a fast food feast that had everyone cheering.

Dominique Birouste

2 min read

September 26, 2023 - 1:50PM

Here comes the fries. Source: TikTok / @thomasbillaudeau

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Your wedding day is a special memory you'll cherish forever, and for one French couple, it became unforgettable in a unique way.

Rather than opting for the usual three-course meal, this couple surprised their guests with a fast food twist. In a heartwarming viral moment, they replaced the formal feast with a McDonald's delivery that had everyone cheering with joy.

The bride took the microphone to announce the surprise, motioning to the back of the room where a delivery driver appeared, carrying bags filled with McDonald's burgers and nuggets.

The groom, Thomas Billaudeau, shared the video on TikTok, giving a shout out to Maccas for making their day even more unique.

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Here Come the Fries Couple Serve Maccas at Wedding

A simple, stress-free wedding

While this unconventional choice raised a few eyebrows, it garnered massive support and has been shared over 25,000 times on TikTok, with over 2.3 million views.

Some people appreciated the couple's practical approach, commenting that it's better to enjoy a simple, stress-free wedding without going into debt for a lavish meal.

One viewer commented, "I would rather eat McDonald’s at my wedding than go into debt for 25 years for a wedding."

Another wrote: "Finally, people who have the wedding they want to have without going into debt to show off. Be happy!”

While this TikToker shared: “I had Happy Meals for all the children at my wedding. This is the best idea."

This sentiment isn't lost on many. Planning a wedding can often feel like a magical journey filled with joy and anticipation, but it can also come with a hefty price tag. CANSTAR calculates the average wedding sets couples back a whopping $36,000 to $51,000, and with the cost of living on an endless trajectory, couples are starting to feel the pinch.

Would you cut costs on fancy catering and serve Maccas? Source: Tiktok / @thomasbillaudeau

Many couples are even deciding to skip the big wedding day altogether, with elopements rising across the country, and I can certainly appreciate why.

As much as I absolutely loved my wedding day, when I look back on how much it set us back, I might have reconsidered some aspects of the day and put that money towards my mortgage.

So, can you blame the French couple for looking for a unique way to save cash while still enjoying a special day?

Plus, how often do you visit a Maccas drive-through on the way home from a wedding that didn’t have enough food?