Phillies Announcer Dan Baker Makes an Appearance at Montco Couple’s Wedding

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Image via Dan Baker, Phillies Announcer's Facebook.

A local couple got a welcoming surprise on their big day when Phillies announcer Dan Baker decided to crash their wedding, writes Kristen Schott for Philadelphia Magazine.

Margaret Meakim, who hails from Glenside, and Paul Becker, an Abington native, decided to keep their wedding at the Ballroom at the Ben simple.

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Image of the happy couple via Margaret Meakim’s Facebook.

“Being a wedding coordinator, I knew exactly what I wanted, and exactly what I didn’t want as well,” said Meakim. “Everything was very minimalist.”

They wanted to make the room look as if there was no power, with candles strewn throughout.

The flowers were mostly personals, including the bride’s red rose bouquet.

The ceremony was officiated by the groom’s sister, Leah.

Since the whole family are huge fans of the Phillies, he knew that getting legendary Dan Baker as a special guest announcer would be a great surprise for the pair.

Meakim knew who it was as soon as he started talking. “You grow up going to Phillies games, and you know that voice,” she said. “I lost it.”

The big surprise was courtesy of the bride’s father.

As a bonus, the couple got to wear the World Series ring.

Read more about the wedding in Philadelphia Magazine.

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