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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dairy Queen surprises Texas couple with last name Blizzard
(NewsNation) — A Texas couple got a very sweet and very fitting treat on their wedding day, all thanks to Dairy Queen. Meet the new Mr. and Mrs. Blizzard — yes, that's really their last name. Newlyweds Bradley Blizzard and Olivia Morris are longtime Dairy Queen fans. 'My mom always used to take us to Dairy Queen to try to get my seven siblings and I free ice cream, and it finally happened here,' Blizzard told 'Morning in America' on Friday. Ohio teen with brain cancer gets Make-A-Wish trip Morris shared their story on TikTok and made a special request to the ice cream chain for a Blizzard bar at their wedding. She thought it was 'a long shot,' but the Texas Dairy Queen Operators' Council responded and delivered in a big way, showing up with more than just treats. The couple received custom merchandise for their bachelor and bachelorette parties, an engagement shoot at a Dairy Queen restaurant in Frisco, Texas, and blizzards for all at their wedding reception. 'This was completely their idea; I did not pitch this. It was their brilliant marketing,' Morris said. NICU baby adopted by nurse set to graduate high school Though Morris is based in Texas, she's originally from Tuscola, Illinois, and graduated from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville. The couple met on July 3, 2021, and bonded over their mutual love for the restaurant, Dairy Queen spokespeople told NewsNation affiliate WGN-TV. They tied the knot in Collinsville, Texas, on May 3, People Magazine reported. Morris said her favorite Dairy Queen treat is the Oreo-flavored Blizzard, while her husband's favorite is the Reese's Peanut Butter Blizzard. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dairy Queen dream wedding for Illinois native turned Mrs. Blizzard
CHICAGO (WGN) — A Dairy Queen-inspired love story has a sweet connection to Illinois. Newlyweds Olivia Morris and Bradley Blizzard officially became Mr. and Mrs. Blizzard following what began as a playful TikTok-turned collaboration with Dairy Queen. The Texas Dairy Queen Operators' Council helped turn the new bride and groom's sweet dreams into reality by hosting a DQ photoshoot and providing personalized merchandise to celebrate the occasion. Suburban brewery introduces new shot: Malört with a Baja Blast twist Photo credit: Heather Buckley Photography Photo credit: Heather Buckley Photography Based and married in Texas, Morris is originally from Tuscola, Illinois, and graduated from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville. The couple met on July 3, 202,1, and according to Dairy Queen spokespeople, bonded over their mutual love for the restaurant. Photo credit: Heather Buckley Photography Photo credit: Heather Buckley Photography Regarding her preference for Dairy Queen Blizzard, Olivia Morris says her favorite is the Oreo-flavored treat, while her husband, Bradley, prefers the Reese's Peanut Butter Blizzard. North suburb to get its first sports bar The first Dairy Queen restaurant opened in June of 1940 in Joliet. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WGN-TV.
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dairy Queen celebrates Texas Independence Day with $2 Hungr-Buster. How to get one Sunday
On March 2, 1836, the first Texans declared independence from Mexico, and the Republic of Texas formed. Now, 189 years later, Dairy Queen is helping celebrate Texas Independence Day with a Texas-sized deal. The beloved fast food chain is dropping the price of a Texas burger on March 2. On Sunday only, you can order the Hungr-Buster for $2 when using the DQ App at participating Texas restaurants. "Texans are quite proud of their heritage and we are celebrating Texas Independence Day with our iconic Texas-sized burger," Lou Romanus, CEO of the Texas Dairy Queen Operators' Council, said in a press release. "DQ restaurants in Texas have been a part of Texas communities for generations, and this exclusive $2 DQ app offer on March 2 is our way of thanking our fans for their loyalty and Texas-sized spirit." The Hungr-Buster consists of a quarter-pound grilled beef patty topped with crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, purple onion, tangy pickles and bold yellow mustard. Other items in the Texas burger lineup include the Bacon Cheese Hungr-Buster, Jalitos Ranch Hungr-Buster, BeltBuster, Triple-Buster with Cheese and Hungr-Buster Jr. If you're not in the mood for a burger, other Texas favorites include the Steak Finger Country Basket, Texas T-Brand Tacos and Dilly Bars. To be the first to learn about Blizzard of the Month flavors, new product news from the Texas Dairy Queen Operators' Council or find a store location, follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook or visit This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Dairy Queen: Celebrate Texas Independence Day with a $2 Hungr-Buster
