Camels and puppies and Muppets, OH MY!

Let's get real: I know I'm not the only person who is obsessed with my little critter. Animals are freakin' awesome, so naturally many of you have found ways to include those furry loved ones in your wedding. They make great ring bearers, exotic backgrounds, cute and/or possibly dangerous props. Even if your pet isn't present, they can still be there in spirit. This Monday Montage is dedicated to our furry friends.

Photo by Malia Rae

OMFG! Adorable mini dogs in mini ties. The bride, Jessica sewed these ties for her boys Rat and Zorro so that they wouldn't feel left out on her big day.

Photo courtesy of Transcendence Studio

Here are Kate and Steve with the loves of their lives: their cat, Stella and two beagles, Hudson and Riley. Kate and Steve actually recruited Stella, Hudson, and Riley to create their save the dates. That's love.

Photo courtesy of Transcendence Studio

Although Stella, Hudson, and Riley could not attend the actual wedding, Kate and Steve repped them with their cake toppers.

Photo thanks to Cory Ryan Photography

Rachel and Brandon got married at the Serengeti Resort in Bergheim, TX. The resort gave them a golf cart and encouraged them to explore the safari space to take pictures with the animals. This photo was taken before Karl the Camel made a love-nibble on Brandon’s suit collar. Precious.

Photo by Ana Brown

Not all wedding animals are actual animals. Sometimes, you just have the party animals.

Photo thanks to Astra Creative

And the coolest "animal" of them all, Animal the Muppet, made an appearance at Remy's wedding. Apparently, he mysteriously shows up to every party that this bride attends. So, as expected, he showed up to her wedding. He even dressed up for the occasion!

Photo courtesy of Megan Finley Photography

Kishka played the role of Flower Beast in Becky and Gretchen's wedding. The role suits her. Kishka sure looks like a terribly savage beast in this photo.

Photos taken by Boonie Sunshine Photography

Megan and Rusty are a couple of kissing kangaroos who got married at the Kansas City Zoo.

Photo courtesy of Joleen Willis Photography

Norah and Jerry enlisted their dog Tater to be their ring bearer. It looks like he accepted his mission with pleasure.

Photo thanks to Heidi Ryder Photography

Last but not least, how cute are these Star Wars cats and manatee figurines? Too cute to leave out.

This week's Clicky Links:

• Did you see these invitations that went viral last week? Karen and Mike made a paper record player which played an original song inviting guests to the wedding. I pooped my pants. (Thanks, Erin!)
• Thinking of DIYing your wedding? Here are some tips on planning your own DIY wedding.
• You know you're in for a treat when the best man starts his speech with an apology.
• Thanks to Sara for sharing this amazing vintage super hero-themed wedding (complete with masks and capes). Me lovey.
• Having a nerdy wedding? These nerd-tastic decorations will dork the place right up.
• Stormtrooper wedding anniversary at Niagra Falls. Enough said.