SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Burger King is paying the expenses for the wedding of a couple with an interesting connection to the restaurant. Joel Burger and Ashley King have been known as Burger-King since they were in fifth grade together in New Berlin, Illinois. The couple announced their engagement this spring with a photo next to the sign at a local Burger King. A Burger King spokesman says the company felt an overwhelming urge to help the couple celebrate their July 17 wedding.
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