It is incredible how dogs become part of families. Some dogs become part as soon they are born into this world, while some become family through rescue and adoptions.
Some dogs have also played a huge part in forming new families. A lot of people grow up alongside a furry friend, and when they are lucky, their furry friend makes it with them as they enter adolescence, teenage years, and eventually adulthood.
For people who grew up with their dogs, it is important that the person they date have the same regard for pets as they do. For some, it is a terrible deal breaker when the person they meet is not into animals.
Zac has been with his dog Duke since the latter was a puppy. Growing up, they did all sorts of things together, so it was just natural that Zac consults Duke for the partner he is going to have for life.
When Zac met Lily, he knew he needed to consider Duke if ever the relationship was going further. During the first few dates of Zac and Lily, they walked Duke along the shores of a beach.
Zac knew Lily got Duke’s approval when he found the two cuddling in Duke’s bed.
When Zac and Lily decided to get married, they had no doubts in giving Duke the role of the ring-bearer. As someone who has impacted their relationship in a major way, there was no one else the couple considered to play the role.
Before the day of the ceremony, Zac and Lily took Duke to the venue to rehearse him. As if he understood the big role assigned to him, Duke gave his fur-parents no problem in delivering the rings.
On the day of their wedding, Duke wore the wedding rings on his leash. All of the guests gushed when the Labrador entered the church and walked down the aisle, gesturing to some of the people he knew in the crowd.
Duke then reached Zac and Lily in the altar, ending his role perfectly. A good boy, indeed.
Photos courtesy of Robbi Khan, the official photographer for Zac and Lily’s wedding, via Instagram.