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A spokeswoman said she believes this is the first wedding sponsored by Burger King.

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PHOTO: General atmosphere at the wedding of Ashley King and Joel Burger, July 17, 2015, in Jacksonville, Ill.
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\"When we heard that Joel Burger and Ashley King were engaged, we knew it was going to be a once in a lifetime celebration,\" Burger King said in a YouTube video description. \"Here’s to them, and the best, most unique, one-of-a-kind, delicious sounding last name combination in history.\"

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PHOTO:The groomsman wear hamburger inspired socks at the wedding of Ashley King and Joel Burger, July 17, 2015, in Jacksonville, Ill.
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PHOTO: The groomsmen display their Burger King t-shirts at the wedding of Ashley King and Joel Burger on July 17, 2015 in Jacksonville, Ill.
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