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For Valentine's Day: An Eastern Ky. Couple Married in Hazard Grocery Store

Frankie Steele

Whether they opt for a traditional ceremony, something a bit more offbeat, or even a short courthouse certificate signing, pretty much every bride-and groom-to-be has an ideal wedding. But one couple in eastern Kentucky never imagined their wedding would take place…in a grocery store. 

Brendan McCarthy from the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting brings us this audio postcard of the Stacy's, who, with winter weather closing roads and courts, couldn't find a judge to sign their soon-to-expire marriage certificate…until a lucky encounter at the Hazard Food City.

Read more, see more pictures and a video of the couple

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