Bride walking down the aisle gasps in surprise as groom had a special guest waiting at the altar
No wedding is complete without the presence of close friends and family. When Cameron and Jennifer Dela Fuente exchanged vows, the groom ensured their wedding was graced by a special guest– their pet dog, Echo. The wedding photographer, Cacie Carroll, 29, (@caciecarroll) captured the wholesome moment from the ceremony as the bride, Jennifer, walked down the aisle and gasped at the surprise waiting for her.
Sharing glimpses of the joy Echo brought to the wedding, Carroll posted the viral video with 3.2 million views, which was met with immense optimism and heartwarming reactions from people. As the moment unfolded, Cameron and Echo patiently awaited the bride. Soon, Jennifer began to walk down the aisle and could not believe her eyes. Looking elegant in her pristine wedding gown, her veil swayed as the bride gasped at the sight of her beloved pet dog sitting at the altar. Knowing her wedding could not be more perfect, Jennifer then walked with an endearing smile.
She could not wait to snuggle up with her pawed pal and bent down to fuss over him as soon as she stepped on the altar. "All the guests were very close to Jennifer and Cameron, and when they saw Echo coming down the aisle, everybody was thrilled because they knew how much it would mean,” Carroll, who hails from Arizona, told Newsweek. The sunny charm of a golden retriever is unmatched, and it was one thing Jennifer had been hoping for on her big day. However, the couple had made every attempt to get Echo to the wedding venue but faced several logistical issues.
She revealed that Cameron “pulled some strings” so his wife-to-be would have the best surprise on their wedding day. Somehow, he also managed to keep it a secret all this time. "Echo was excited to see both of his parents and be outdoors. As the ceremony took place, Echo sat at the back of the aisle with one of the wedding planners, and he just sat quietly and watched his parents say I do,” the wedding photographer added, drawing from her own experience of being a pet owner.
Speaking of his motivation behind the pleasant surprise, Carroll noted that Cameron was aware of Echo’s presence in the family and simply could not accept his absence during their union. “He is always looking for ways to show his love and gratitude for his wife,” Carroll added. At the end, Echo adorably sat and watched his parents get married from afar.
@caciecarroll The way he watches his mom and dad get married during the ceremony 😭 Cannot believe it’s been almost an entire year since this beautiful moment!! Venue: @secretgarden.wedgewood Dress: @galialahav from @destinysbride Grooms suit: @nicksmenswear Panning and coordination: @hudsongreyweddings @baileyshea.co Hair and makeup: @emilymosbymua @idealbridalaz @_emma_nichols_ Entertainment: @djmunition @engage.entertainment Videographer: @wedcophotoandfilm Floral designer: @floralsbykris Rentals: @letsbashevents @varsityeventsaz Signage: @paperandpetals_co Cake: @cakes_bykenna Dessert: @thescookiebar Transportation: @scottsdalepartybuslimo Tattoo Artist: @kb.artistry.studio #bride #walkingdowntheaisle #dogsoftiktok #goldenretriever #weddingday #weddingphotos #weddingphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer ♬ What Was I Made For? (Epilogue) [Instrumental Version] - Mark Ronson & Andrew Wyatt
Meanwhile, the video was a hit among viewers, receiving more than 181,000 likes and thoughtful notes from people. She captioned the post, “He is always looking for ways to show his love and gratitude for his wife." One person (@nurseratchet719) wrote, “This is a good man! He knew she would want the memories, and he made it happen.” While another (@kerwales) noted, “The picture of him watching his humans get married.” Someone else (@theresaaaaassss) expressed, “Now I’m mad at my husband for not doing this. So sweet!” A viewer (@etg1988) related to the experience and shared, “He did this at my proposal. I almost passed out.”
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