The Mall of America

A lot of my snooty East Coast readers fail to understand the role the Mall of America plays in the life of those of us in the Heartland. They treat stories of the Great Mall in the same way they treat stories of Paul Bunyan and Michigan Stadium.

I say to these elitist city slickers, behold the Chapel of Love. We burly folk can get married at the Mall of America. And it's cheap!
Their "Premiere Package" is as follows
Pre-wedding consultation and on-site wedding day bridal consultant
Private use of the Chapel for 60 minutes
Use of bridal dressing room
Custom prelude, processional, unity candle and recessional music selections
Officiate
CHAPEL OF LOVE unity candle, garter, toasting glasses and
bottle of champagne
Maximum attendance: Wedding couple and up to 70 guests

Monday – Thursday, $699
Friday & Sunday, $749
Saturday, $849
Not available holidays.


And let it not be thought only Lutherans live out here. A diverse crowd ties the knot here. And the Chapel of Love is ready to oblige any faith, which they define as:
Customizable ceremonies where couples choose from Christian, spiritual, or civil services
See, liberals? We've got Christians AND Spirituals out here. Everyone is welcome.

While the future Mrs. Machine and I were there today (alas, we are not getting wed there. The Chapel of Love also has a very well stocked wedding boutique. With various college themed garters), we actually saw a young groom, breathless and sweaty with anticipation enter the store and make sure all was well with the preparations. So I started thinking, who gets married at the Chapel of Love?
I have found the answer. Good, heartland people.