Sydney, 13 March 2007: The sound of wedding bells rang out at Hooters restaurant in Parramatta on Saturday as two patrons exchanged vows on the balcony in front of a line up of the world famous Hooters Girls.

Anthony Richardson, 32 and Jean Sun, 27, who had been planning their big day since October last year decided to get married at Hooters because “….we wanted a wedding that no one would forget and we love Hooters so we thought why not? it would be great venue with big novelty factor for our guests and ourselves” said bridegroom Anthony.

The bride arrived at noon in a yellow 1964 Hot Rod, wearing a one-of-a-kind ‘I got married at Hooters’ tank top presented by her Hooters Girls attendants Yolande, Carolyn, Gabrielle, Adriana and Britt.

“It was a pleasure to host their wedding at Hooters Parramatta. We have come to know the newlyweds over the last few months who obviously love a bit of fun and are a fantastic couple. We wish them well and hope they’ll come and visit us after their honeymoon,” said Morney Schlebusch, general manager of Hooters Parramatta.

Hooters Australia made a successful relaunch of the brand in Parramatta Sydney in 2006 after an initial failed attempt by businessman Rodney Adler some 10 years ago. Hooters Parramatta joins more than 430 locations worldwide and over 20 international countries.

Hooters Australia is scheduled to open their second restaurant, Hooters Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast on Monday 23rd April 2007 with Hooters Cronulla in July 2007 and Hooters Penrith in September 2007 followed by Hooters Auckland New Zealand in November 2007.