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A Redditor shared that a goat was hired to be the ring bearer at their cousin’s wedding
However, the person said that instead of walking down the aisle, the goat “wandered off,” and “dragged” the flower girl behind him before he tried to eat the couple’s guest book
The Redditor also noted that the goat made an appearance in several of the couple’s wedding photos
A bride and groom had an unforgettable wedding experience — all thanks to a goat.
A person shared on Reddit’s “Wedding Drama” forum that they attended their cousin’s wedding with a “rustic chic” theme, complete with a “barn, fairy lights, burlap runners” and the unexpected farm animal, who was set to deliver the rings.
“Everyone turned expectantly, phones ready, and instead of a child in a little suit, out came Gregory,” the Redditor said. “Gregory is a goat. A real, living goat. In a tuxedo.”
“Apparently, the couple thought it would be adorable to have their pet goat carry the rings,” the person continued, adding, “And it might’ve worked if Gregory was in the mood to cooperate. He wasn’t.”
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They shared that the goat wandered off the aisle and “dragged the poor flower girl behind him” before he made a beeline for the guest book table and tried to eat it. They noted that it caused a commotion at the wedding.
“The officiant barely blinked, a total professional,” the Redditor said. “Meanwhile, the rest of us sat there frozen between confusion and laughter.”
They noted that the best man in the wedding eventually “lured” the goat away with a “breadstick from the appetizer table.” Luckily the “rings were intact” and the ceremony was able to continue. However, the goat still managed to sneak into “nearly every photo” and stood there like “he was part of the bridal party.”
“It was chaotic, hilarious, and honestly kind of perfect in its own weird way,” they said. “I don’t know if it was the goat or the love in the air, but that wedding? Unforgettable.”
Several people responded to the Redditor noting that they wished they had been there to see the spectacle. One person wrote, “I would take out a second mortgage on my house to pay whatever entry fee would be required to witness this.”
In response, the Redditor said, “Honestly, it felt like we accidentally bought front row seats to the most unexpected comedy show of the year, starring a goat in formalwear.”
He added, “I’m pretty sure Gregory knew he was the main character, too. If I ever get married, I might have to hire him as a professional wedding crasher.”
Another joked, “Please tell your cousin that she has now ruined weddings for me. If there isn’t an uncooperative goat in a tux, I’m not coming.” While someone else playfully chimed in writing, “Gregory is the GOAT.”
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