A couple have celebrated their wedding in the fast food restaurant where they met 11 years ago.
Laura Sherwood and Cameron Webb were both students when they first met at a McDonald's in Eastbourne.
They were invited back by the restaurant to celebrate their marriage this summer.
"Cameron spoke a lot about the night we met in McDonald’s in his wedding speech, so be invited back feels so special," said Laura.
"Cameron’s best man’s gift was even a framed picture of a Chicken McNuggets Share Box, which we loved!"
The pair were both in their final year at university when they met.
Laura was studying physiotherapy at the University of Brighton's Eastbourne campus, while Cameron was staying with friends in the town while completing his business and marketing degree.
To make his move on Laura, Cameron asked if he could steal a chicken nugget from her at the McDonald's in The Arndale Centre in Terminus Road.
Laura declined his offer and Cameron instead asked to walk her home. They ended the night with a kiss.
The pair got married on August 26 and this year they celebrated their eleventh anniversary.
After hearing the love story, Eastbourne McDonald's franchisee David Padmore was keen to help the couple celebrate even more.
David invited the pair back for a romantic meal for two with a banner and confetti and, of course, chicken nuggets.
“It felt so special and unique to get a congratulations and invite from the one and only McDonald's, especially as they are responsible for us getting together 11 years ago," said Laura.
David, who owns and operates the Eastbourne restaurant, said: “We were thrilled to have Cameron and Laura return to the Eastbourne restaurant where they first met 11 years ago.
"We knew we had to go all out and dress the restaurant for the special occasion and they seemed to love it.
"Knowing our restaurant was partly responsible for a 11-year relationship and now marriage is a great feeling.”
Laura said: "We’ll never forget that day and our date, Eastbourne McDonald’s will forever be a special place to us.”
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