A McDonald's restaurant in Akron, Ohio, transformed into a wedding venue last Saturday when co-workers Jamie and George Callicoat exchanged vows in front of friends, family, and fellow employees. The couple, who met through mutual friends and later worked together at the fast-food establishment, decided to hold their ceremony and reception at the restaurant where they are both employed.
Despite the dining room being closed to the public for the event, the drive-thru remained open, and some customers continued to order through the kiosks. Bride Jamie Callicoat, a manager at the restaurant, told Fox News Digital that she even helped a customer by handing them extra sauces while still in her wedding dress.
"It's still work, if you're there off the clock, on the clock, whatever," Jamie said. "We were there interrupting to have our personal wedding."
The "McMarriage," as it has been dubbed online, has gained significant attention, generating over 20 million impressions across social media platforms. McDonald's of Northeast Ohio stated in a news release that the story continues to spread.
The newlyweds returned to work the Tuesday after their wedding, with customers and colleagues offering congratulations. "Our co-workers are amazing, our bosses are amazing and McDonald's is amazing for allowing us to do this," Jamie said.
George Callicoat, who serves as the restaurant's crew trainer, met Jamie in June 2025 at Cedar Point in Ohio. Jamie began working at the McDonald's in October 2025, and George trained her. The couple became engaged at Cedar Point and initially planned to marry there. However, a district manager's suggestion to wed at their workplace led to the unique ceremony.
McDonald's supported the event, with crew members and managers contributing to the celebration by providing dinner, a wedding cake, and decorations. The officiant was also connected to the restaurant, as he was the husband of the location's general manager. While the couple handled some of the food and decorations themselves, with guests enjoying a mix of catered dishes and McDonald's favorites for children, Jamie described the ceremony as "cost-effective."
The restaurant's general manager, Tammy Snider, commented that the event was "so much more than a wedding at a McDonald's. It's a story about two people in love and a restaurant team that wanted to make sure they felt celebrated."