Joel Burger and Ashley King: The Wedding Paid for by Burger King
Joel Burger and Ashley King, a couple from New Berlin, Illinois, had the unique fortune of their last names aligning with a famous fast-food chain. When they announced their engagement in 2015, the world took notice of their “Burger-King” pairing. The story gained national attention when Burger King, the company, reached out with a heartwarming gesture: they offered to pay for the couple’s wedding.
The offer wasn’t just a publicity stunt but a celebration of love and serendipity. The fast-food giant covered all the wedding expenses, transforming the event into a “Whopper Wedding.” The couple, who had known each other since kindergarten, were thrilled and embraced the humor and uniqueness of their names from the start.
Burger King provided custom touches for the ceremony, including Mason jars, Burger King crowns, and gift bags with branding tied to the couple’s playful surname connection. These personalized elements added a fun, whimsical charm to the wedding. Even their invitations featured clever nods to the fast-food chain’s iconic imagery.
The couple’s story garnered massive media attention, bringing joy to people around the globe. Burger King issued a statement expressing their delight in helping Joel and Ashley celebrate their love story, adding that the union of Burger and King perfectly embodied their slogan, “Have it your way.”
The wedding was a lighthearted event, with guests donning the signature Burger King crowns while enjoying the couple’s personalized touches. The chain’s playful approach to the nuptials turned a simple love story into an unforgettable public celebration.
As a final toast to the newlyweds, Burger King expressed hope that Joel and Ashley would live “happily ever after” — a sentiment echoed by millions who followed their story. Their union remains a quirky and endearing example of life’s delightful coincidences.
