Could you imagine being gifted a whole pet to take care of on your wedding day?

These traditions have impacted trends in attire, ceremonies, and pre-wedding rituals.

Bride and groom exit wedding venue smiling and holding hands with guests throwing confetti

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A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a strapless white wedding dress, looks surprised with her hands raised, posed against a plain background

A close-up of a bride holding a bouquet of pink and white roses. The bride's lace dress sleeve is partially visible.

A black cat with green eyes sits on a chair with a striped cushion, mouth open as if meowing, in an indoor space with a basket in the background

Two mannequins in a museum display wearing vintage bridal gowns with intricate lace and floral accessories

The bride, holding a bouquet of roses, smiles while a bridesmaid in a red dress looks at her with a surprised expression.

Newlywed couple in a field, bride reaching toward a hand in the foreground while being carried by the groom

Three people in suits raising champagne glasses as one person pours a drink from a bottle, celebrating together.

A woman with blonde hair and a bob haircut, dressed in a suit and bow tie, looks upward while adjusting her bow tie with both hands

A hand holds a hanger with black lace lingerie (a bra and panties) in front of a white dresser

A bride in a wedding dress and veil, assisted by an unidentified man in a suit. The veil features a decorative headpiece

A bride in a white sleeveless dress and a groom in a gray suit, smiling and cutting a three-tier wedding cake together

A wedding arch decorated with flowers and a small white table, set up on a beach with the ocean and sunset in the background

Bridesmaids in elegant wedding dresses with intricate lace and tulle details smile and pose together.

A person plants a small tree sapling in soil, hands carefully placing it into a hole prepared in the ground

A person wearing white boots and a white dress reclines in a vintage bathtub, holding a glass of brown liquid, appearing relaxed