It isn't often that we check in on the so-called "sanctity of marriage," but here's a new development . . .
A couple got married in a "chicken tender dip"-themed wedding in Las Vegas . . . and it was officiated by the Hellmann's mascot, "Manny Mayo." And believe it or not, this WAS something they agreed to.
Nick Phillips and Heather Schroering were the winners of a Hellmann's wedding contest package, which included a ceremony . . . a full reception, with food . . . a professional photographer . . . and $5,000 to cover travel expenses.
And they were INTO IT. The couple describes themselves as "condiment sommeliers," and they say the wedding was, "very on-brand" for them. In fact, during their previous proposal, the ring was hidden in a sauce ramekin.
They were notified that they won the contest on July 2nd, and the wedding was July 21st, so they had less than three weeks to prepare . . . but it's easier when a mayonnaise brand is handling all the logistics.
One of the couple's friends reported on it for "The Wall Street Journal" . . . with the headline: "A Giant Tub of Mayonnaise Married My Friends."
She said Hellmann's initially had a dress code . . . sending guests "a palette of Hellmann's colors" . . . but they didn't end up caring about it.
Everyone also had to sign a waiver agreeing to waive their "moral rights."
And when marrying them, "Manny Mayo" said, "Like chicken tender dip and chicken tenders, marriage is a beautiful union of two special flavors that just work together." The audience erupted with a genuine, "Awwwww."
The couple later read their actual vows at Chippendale's.
(If you're interested, People.com has photos from the wedding.)