Bride and Groom Get 'Crushed' at Wedding

PLANO, Texas, June 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Something old, something new, something borrowed and something ... orange? When 22-year-old Chenoa Stamper and her fiance, Dustin Beard, walked down the aisle last Saturday she thanked Orange Crush for making her dreams a reality. Not only did the popular orange soda help her meet her fiance three years ago, but the maker of Orange Crush, Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages (CSAB), also contributed to the couple's wedding day festivities.

It all started on Valentine's Day 2004, when Dustin sent a bottle of Orange Crush to an unsuspecting Chenoa to let her know he had a crush on her as part of an annual college fundraiser. Now over three years later, they are taking the next step in their relationship and tying the knot. So it's fitting that Orange Crush would play a part in their special day, adding a personal twist to the traditional wedding.

"Orange Crush brought us together and has been a part of many special moments throughout our relationship," said Chenoa Stamper. "I am so thankful to the folks at Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages. They really helped us personalize our wedding."

Looking for ways to add a splash of color to her wedding, Chenoa reached out to CSAB to see if the company might be interested in donating to their wedding fund. As a result, guests enjoyed Orange Crush soda during the reception and received Orange Crush-flavored Jelly Belly jelly beans in small Orange Crush soda bottles as wedding favors. While the bride wore white, everyone in the wedding party received Orange Crush-branded hats, shirts and more. Most importantly, CSAB provided the services of a videographer to ensure the special day is captured forever.

"CSAB has a wide variety of brands that people love and we strive to reach consumers on a personal level. When we read Chenoa's letter it really touched us," said Gisella Velarde, brand manager for Orange Crush, Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages. "We love that they met through our product and are honored to be a part of Chenoa and Dustin's wedding day. We hope they always have a 'crush' on each other."

On Saturday, June 23, what started with a 'crush' ended in 'forever,' as Chenoa and Dustin exchanged vows in front of friends and family in Columbia, Kentucky. And, who knows -- since weddings are known as a great place to meet people, maybe some of their guests walked away with a crush all their own.

About Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages

Orange Crush is a leading brand in the beverage portfolio of Plano, Texas-based Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages (CSAB), a subsidiary division of Cadbury Schweppes plc (NYSE: CSG) . CSAB is one of the largest producers of soft drinks and premium beverages in the Americas. CSAB's brand portfolio includes Dr Pepper, 7 UP, Snapple, Mott's, RC Cola, A&W Root Beer, Sunkist Soda, Canada Dry, Hawaiian Punch, Schweppes, Diet Rite, Clamato, Mr & Mrs T Mixers, Holland House Mixers, Rose's, Mistic, Yoo-hoo, Orangina, IBC, Stewart's, Nantucket Nectars, and other well-known consumer brands. For additional information on Cadbury Schweppes and its products, visit http://www.brandspeoplelove.com/.