Some famous dog owners have taken the old phrase “man’s best friend” quite seriously and included their beloved pets in the biggest day of their lives: their weddings.
Stars like Carrie Underwood and Ellen DeGeneres made sure their furry friends felt like they were part of the family as they got ready to exchange their vows.
When DeGeneres married actress Portia de Rossi in a backyard ceremony in 2008, the women had their two rescues, Mabel and Wolf, serve as guests of honor. The couple have since adopted dog Augie and cats Charlie, George, and Chairman.
Two years later, Underwood enlisted dog Ace for a special role in her July 2010 nuptials with hockey star Mike Fisher.
“He’ll be one of the ring bearers,” Underwood said ahead of the big day. “He’s like my kid.”
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