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6 Times Animals Stole the Show at Weddings

These Instagram-featured critters are the real wedding MVPs.
Corgis at a wedding
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Julia Naftulin
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Julia Naftulin
Wedding News Expert
  • Julia Naftulin is a Senior Health Reporter for Insider Inc.
  • Julia has experience writing in a fast-paced digital-first environment.
  • Julia contributed to The Knot as a Digital Editorial Intern and Freelance Writer.

If you're an animal-obsessed bride (you know, the kind that spends her free time watching puppy videos and stalking Cats of Instagram), then you've probably considered including your non-human companion in your wedding day. You're not alone: Beloved animals, like this curly-hair golden doodle (dubbed the Dog of Honor) or this protective little pup, have been involved in many weddings.

If you still don't believe us, just check out these adorable (and oftentimes candid) photos of #weddinganimals:

A Sneaky Raccoon

This Jealous Elephant

Love Bunnies

A Ring-Bearing Pup

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An Unamused Companion

@jessmarksweddings share their fave photos of animals at weddings on the website now. How cute is this furry friend?

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A Dapper Fella