
White Castle Wedding
September 13, 2023
A special wedding is exactly what Jamie West had planned when she elected to have her wedding at White Castle. You read that correctly… She married Drew Schmitt in a fast-food restaurant, and they were excited to do so. White Castle is a hamburger chain, known for its small square hamburgers. White Castle holds a special place in Jamie’s heart.
Jamie West had a difficult childhood. By the time she was 4 years old, she was living in a foster home. She would live in and out of foster homes and shelters until she eventually would become homeless, living on the streets of Arizona and California. Jamie was 15, homeless, and hungry. She had not had food in almost a week when she walked into a White Castle late one night. She didn’t know what to expect. Jamie was not expecting a warm welcome, but that is exactly what she received. The manager saw her come in the store and told her to go wash up in the bathroom. While Jamie was in the restroom…