Matt Lund has fond memories as a kid eating pizza for birthday parties at Peter Piper Pizza while growing up in Glendale.
So that's where he and his new wife, Tori, ended up for their wedding reception.
That’s right, the bride and the groom dined at a Peter Piper Pizza on Bell Road in Phoenix.
That the pair ending up eating at the pizza establishment wasn’t all by chance. The couple mailed out wedding invitations to several companies that included Chick-fil-A, Peter Piper Pizza and Tito’s Handmade Vodka, said Tori, 25.
In all, the couple mailed out about 20 invitations to companies and at least one celebrity in hopes of getting some kind of a response.
The Phoenix residents didn’t come out empty-handed.
About two weeks after the mailings, the couple got word Peter Piper Pizza agreed to gift the newlyweds $1,000 to cover the cost of food and games for about 35 guests.
The idea came from an apparent TikTok trend where users solicited companies in hopes of getting some kind of perk for their efforts, Tori said.
The couple thought they might have a better chance at getting a response from Peter Piper since the corporate headquarters had an Arizona address, Tori said.
Peter Piper was founded in Glendale in 1973. There are now more than 100 locations.
The couple wanted to have a reception where more of their friends and family could attend. The pair were married at California’s Disneyland in May.
The pizza place didn’t disappoint and did its part to make the couple feel special, Tori said.
Half the restaurant was sectioned off for the wedding party while guests enjoyed dessert and heart-shaped pizza at the event. Everyone at the reception got a partially loaded game card to play with family and friends at the gathering.
A photo booth was also on hand to make sure the memories of the event was well-documented.
The couple said they are grateful for the memorable experience.
“We weren’t expecting anything this grand,” Tori said. “It was above and beyond what we expected.”
Brent Ruffner Lead News Reporter | Phoenix @AzNewsmedia
Brent Ruffner joined Independent Newsmedia, Inc., USA, in 2021 where he writes about developments at TSMC and Maricopa County issues, including election topics.
He's written about stories that range from accusations that a Mesa monkey breeding facility is unsafe to what to do if you encounter a rattlesnake in the desert.
Community: He is a supporter of the American Cancer Society.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Arizona State University, May 2007.
Random Fact: He met former San Francisco Giants outfielder Willie Mays at a Phoenix Firebird game after winning a contest for an autographed baseball.
Hobbies: Hiking in the woods and collecting sports memorabilia.
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