PHOTOS: Hongkongers opt for 'McWeddings' in local McDonald's

By Sasha Selkirk, July 17, 2014

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The big question being popped right now by hopeful Hongkongers: “Would you like fries with that?”

The golden arches universally recognized as the McDonalds logo have come to stand for something else in Hong Kong: "Marriage." The fast-food chain has expanded its local menu, not only selling happy meals but also happy marriages on the side.

The McWedding, currently exclusive to 15 venues in the territory, offers a basic Warm and Sweet Wedding Package for 50 guests for just HK$9,999. What screams romance more than fast food and fizzy drinks?

Glad you asked. Well, the bride can rent a gown of pearly white balloons; and in lieu of the traditional wedding cake, why not opt for a pile of apple pies?

And the affordable menu isn't the only factor enticing couples to tie the knot at the joint affectionaly known as Mak Kee.

”We started the program because many customers tell us that McDonald’s is where they first started dating," said spokesperson Jessica Lee, "McDonald’s is where their love stories grew."

"Ba-da-ba-ba-ba I’m lovin’ it…and you…I love you too, baby"

The only way this could get any better is if Ronald McDonald himself were to get ordained….

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