This couple had the cutest ring bearer at their wedding
These proud parents knew the perfect ring bearer for their wedding – their Labrador Retriever Duke.
Zach and Lily Stout are big animal lovers, constantly sharing pictures of their adorable pets on social media.
And their nine-year-old lab has been an integral part of their relationship.
They always gush about their pooch’s puppy-like eagerness, saying he embodies a happy spirit with the world's "waggiest tail”.
Duke shares his parent’s passion for travel, and the newlyweds constantly take him along on their trips.
Their dog is always surrounded by love. In one photo, his furry face is covered with lipstick kisses from his mum.
So, when Zach and Lily asked him to be their ring bearer, Duke could not refuse. He cherished the honour of being part of his parent’s big day.
The happy couple were not surprised when he pulled the whole thing off like a professional pup.
Lily told Caters News: “We took Duke down to the church we were getting married in before the day and rehearsed him coming down the aisle.
“He was such a good boy, we knew he would be perfect for the job.”
All of the guests loved seeing Duke, joyfully pant his way down the aisle and playfully plant kisses on those he recognised along the way.
At one point during the ceremony, the Lab was wagging his tail so hard against the pew that they had to tuck it between his legs to silence the distracting, rhythmic thuds.
Duke has been a part of the couple’s love story since their first date, and there is no doubt that he loved helping his parents tie the knot.