Only In Friggin Anderson, S.C.
REDNECK COUPLE WEDS AT GAS PUMP
FITSNews – July 9, 2008 – Somebody call Jane Austen, because this may be the most romantic tale we’ve ever heard …
Up in the Land That Time Forgot (a.k.a. Anderson County, SC), two rednecks decided to tie the knot at a location of unmatched elegance and sophistication … their local gas pump. From the pages of the Anderson Independent Mail , behold the ballad of Barry and Tammy (picture here):
Planning a wedding involves many decisions, but where to get married was one decision Barry and Tammy Patterson didn’t have to think about.
After seven years together, the pair wanted to tie the knot at the place where their relationship started: the Hickory Point gas station at Simpson Road and East Greenville Street where Tammy works.
“It was just the perfect place,†Tammy said as friends and family blew bubbles at the happy couple.
As difficult as it may be to believe, this story only gets better …
About 25 people attended the 15-minute ceremony. The bride carried a bouquet made from a gas nozzle. She wore baby blue jeans, a white shirt and white sandals. The groom wore blue jeans and a plaid shirt. Following the ceremony, the Pattersons celebrated at a neighbor’s cook-out.
It was the most unique ceremony (neighbor Barbara) Barrett had ever attended. It was also the first time she’d ever given anyone away. She said the love between the two is obvious.
“You can just look at them and tell they were meant to be together,†Barrett said.
You can also look at them and tell that they live in Anderson County, S.C., where Mater the tow truck apparently serves as the local wedding planner.
Seriously, a bouquet made from a gas nozzle? The only thing missing here is the bride’s baby blue jeans having that “Def Leppard” cut from the “Pour Some Sugar On Me” video.
Or the groom’s best man being a dog.
Comments
By Josh Maxwell on July 9th, 2008 at 10:01 am
I’ve been reading along for a while now. I just wanted to drop you a comment to say keep up the good work.
By cgi-bin laden on July 9th, 2008 at 10:10 am
Redneck as it may be, I have to give the couple props for not buying into all the crap the wedding industry foists upon consumers.
I’m still laughing my ass off, though.
By Pump me up on July 9th, 2008 at 10:23 am
Filling up the couples car with gas cost more than the wedding. Go figure.
By rick on July 9th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Unique….hope the marriage lasts. Beats spending Daddy’s retirement and then divorcing the bum in 6 months.
By Pedro on July 9th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
The only place that would have been more perfect is the top of Pedro’s Sombrero at South of the Border. You could honeymoon right there in Pedro’s Motor Inn as described on the website:
“Pedro’s Motor Inn has 300 gorgeous, spacious and southern comfortable rooms at down-to-earth rates. Each room has its own private covered carport. Your wheels are always at your door!”
“Honeymoon at Pedro’s in one of our 20 “heir-conditioned” honeymoon suites complete with a complimentary bottle of champagne. Nothing but the very best will do for your bride”
Yesiree…your wheels at your door…nothing but the best…
By ul tra conservative on July 9th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
Will, take a look at the recent primaries. Anderson County taxpayers woke up and elected 5 real conservatives to their county council. Maybe, just maybe, we’re climbing out of the laughing stock of the state. I don’t want to speak too soon, we’ve got some conservatives on the ballot in November, let’s see if they win. Why don’t you post on the shake-up in Anderson? You’d love M. Cindy Wilson.
By Anonimus on July 11th, 2008 at 9:03 am
What’s crazier: this wedding, or spending $100K+ on a wedding?
By Cinderella on November 12th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
I think this is sweet; to be married where it all began.Hate to have been married where mine began though; my husbands ex, got us together.LOL
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