Posted on 07/16/2008 8:52:49 AM PDT by Daffynition
DACULA - As the famous twang of Hank Williams Jr. blasted from an SUV stereo Friday afternoon, about 30 folks socialized, sipped soda and puffed on cigarettes.
No, this wasn't a Fourth of July backyard barbecue. It was the run-up to a wedding.
In a Waffle House parking lot.
The lucky couple, George "Bubba" Mathis and Pamela Christian - both 23 and employees at the Dacula diner located at the Ga. Highway 316/U.S. Highway 29 interchange - wouldn't have it any other way.
"I don't know, it's something different," Mathis said while fixing his tie prior to the ceremony.
For years, the couple tried to marry on their Independence Day anniversary. But the bride was always scheduled to work. Instead of waiting any longer - she got the day off at the last minute; Mathis had to report for the morning shift - the couple of nine years decided to seal the deal at work.
The result was what a NASCAR tailgate might be like if Hank Jr. himself stopped by with all his rowdy friends: Loud and proud - country music, storytelling and plenty of Dale Earnhardt paraphernalia - and not an iota of pretentiousness.
Shortly after exchanging vows under the shade of a tree next to the parking lot, both man and wife let out sighs of relief as they picked up their two little blonde girls and chatted with family and friends. But there was not time to relax - the wedding cake had to be cut inside.
"It's been crazy, madness," the bride said. "Finally, everything worked out."
Standing nearby, the father of the newly minted Mrs. Pamela Mathis, William Christopher, wondered if anyone had videotaped the ceremony. He wants to send it in to CMT.
"I think it's pretty redneck myself," he said, laughing. "But I'm a redneck anyway, so."
The couple plans to honeymoon Monday and Tuesday, but then it's back to work.
The destination?
"I don't know yet," Mathis said.
Staff Photo: Benjamin Hager
George "Bubba" Mathis puts on his shirt and tie before the start of his wedding ceremony in the parking lot of Waffle House in Dacula Friday. Mathis married his girlfriend and fellow Waffle House employee Pamela Christian after he completed his morning shift.
Why didn’t invite us to your nuptials? ;-D
Cigarettes, tattoos, fat, and crosses. That sums it up (not that there’s anything wrong with that).
ping
The honeymoon? Is there any question? It will be the Redneck Riviera, Panama City Beach. It’s where all the rednecks honeymoon.
Oh yeah, that’s Florida.
Did they call each other “Pumpkin” and “Hunny Bunny” and rob the place?
You gotta say “thank you” to our Veterans who fought for our freedom to be - even this.
Wow, they are 23 years old and have been a couple for 9 years. They been dating since 14?
Simple, not pretentious. If that is what they could afford, more power to them. They love each other, and that counts. Love comes in all shapes and sizes. When I married, I told my Husband thast if we could not afford to have a big wedding, a simple dinner between the families would do. We saved and had a Church Wedding and Reception for Two Hundred and Twenty Guests./Just Asking - seoul62......
“Shortly after exchanging vows under the shade of a tree next to the parking lot, both man and wife let out sighs of relief as they picked up their two little blonde girls and chatted with family and friends.”
Would two little blonde girls be like....their kids?
Not me, but an understandable mistake.
ping
P.S. You may be a redneck if...
i hated the movie but it makes a valid point. flame me if you wish.
LOL - waffles at the Waffle House. I can't think of a more appropriate meal and venue for Barack Hussein.
The opening scenes, with the flow chart......only decent part of that movie. The rest was too dumb to believe.
: LOL
I love this couple ... they are what makes America so great!
A man of the people indeed. How dare they call him an elitist?
//sarc
///waffles without real maple syrple ;-P
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