Honey Boo Boo’s Sugar Bear and Mama June are husband and wife. Well, maybe. They won’t say if they’ve actually gotten married or just committed to each other. In any case … there was a big wedding-type thing! There were vows, a cake, a camo gown and tons of family and friends present to honor Mama June (June Shannon, 33) and Sugar Bear (Mike Thompson, 41). Honey Boo Boo herself (Alana Thompson, 7) and big sisters Pumpkin, Chickadee and Chubbs all joined the duo in their Georgia backyard for a ceremony. A rowdy Cinco de Mayo BBQ followed. June Shannon said of the family affair: “The day was very special mostly because my girls were able to take part in it. I felt like it was important for them to see this moment and celebrate my love for Sugar Bear.” The fun-loving family, whose series returns to TLC July 17, said they didn’t go over the top with the celebration, though it was reportedly taped for TV. “My sister baked the cake, and we spent most of the money on barbecue,” says June. “We stayed true to our roots and made the focus on the family.” “You can definitely plan an event on a budget!” Married or not, June says she’s found the secret to lifelong happiness: “Never settle for a man who doesn’t treat you right,” she says. “If a guy doesn’t love everything about you, move on! There are plenty of other fish in the sea.” “I give this advice to my daughters, too, because I always want them to be themselves and surround themselves with people who love them for them.” Congratulations to the whole Honey Boo Boo family!
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Mama June Shannon and Sugar Bear: Married!
