World’s heaviest man marries in Mexico

Manuel “Meme” Uribe, 43, center, smiles after having his bed chained to the forklift that will drive him to the dance hall where he and Claudia Solis, unseen, will get married in Monterrey, Mexico, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008. Uribe, who tipped the scales in 2006 at 1,230 pounds (560 kilograms), earning him the Guinness Book of World Records’ title for the world’s heaviest man, lost 550 pounds (250 kilograms) with the help of Solis, whom he met four years ago.  (Monica Rueda / Associated Press)

Claudia Solis, Manuel “Meme” Uribe’s fiancee, arrives at the dance hall where she and Uribe will get married in Monterrey, Mexico, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008. Uribe, who tipped the scales in 2006 at 1,230 pounds (560 kilograms), earning him the Guinness Book of World Records’ title for the world’s heaviest man, lost 550 pounds (250 kilograms) with the help of Solis, whom he met four years ago.  (Monica Rueda / Associated Press)

Mexican Manuel Uribe considered as the heaviest t man in the world, is transported to the Evangelist Church to marry his girlfriend Claudia Solis in Monterrey, Nuevo Mexico, Mexico, on Sunday.  (Juan Cedillo / EPA)

Manuel “Meme” Uribe, 42, holds the hands of his fiancee Claudia Solis during an interview with the Associated Press, in Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, June 9, 2008. Manuel, who is the world’s heaviest living man according to Guinness, has one wish for his upcoming 43th birthday; to be able to walk his fiance Claudia down the aisle. Although the wedding has had to be delayed because of Manuels condition, the couple said they already considered themselves man and wife.  (Monica Rueda / Associated Press)

Uribe kisses his girlfriend Claudia Solis during an interview with the Associated Press, in Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, June 9, 2008. Manuel, who is the world’s heaviest living man according to Guinness, has one wish for his upcoming 43th birthday; to be able to walk his fiance Claudia down the aisle. The couple met four years ago and have been romantically involved for the last two years.  (Monica Rueda / Associated Press)

Uribe looks at a photo of himself in the 2008 Guinness Book of World when he weighed half a ton. He has since shed 550 pounds and is now hoping to win the Guinness record for ‘World’s greatest loser of weight.’  (Monica Rueda / Associated Press)

Uribe smiles with his girlfriend, Claudia Solis. Uribe said he met Solis, a 38-year-old hairdresser, four years ago. They have been together for the last two.  (Monica Rueda / Associated Press)

Uribe is seen in his bed. Although the wedding has had to be delayed because of Manuels condition, the couple said they already considered themselves man and wife.  (Monica Rueda / Associated Press)

Uribe looks at a photo of himself in the Guinness Book of Records.  (Monica Rueda / Associated Press)

Uribe and his fiancee show the suit he wants to wear when he can walk.  (Monica Rueda / Associated Press)

Uribe sits in his bed as his fiancee Claudia Solis, stands next to the door at his home in Mexico.  (Monica Rueda / Associated Press)

Claudia Solis makes herself up as Uribe stretches in his bed.  (Monica Rueda / Associated Press)