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Adorable moment penguin delights unsuspecting wedding guests by waddling in with the rings

Bride Jen Loveland said the flightless guests never flapped during the £1000 stunt

A PENGUIN delighted unsuspecting wedding guests by waddling in with the rings.

Pringle the Humboldt was lured into joining the ceremony with a bucket of fish.

Story from Jam Press (Penguin Wedding) Pictured: The penguin, Pringle, down the aisle on Jen and Tom’s wedding day. Something borrowed, something Pingu! Ring-bearer penguin shocks wedding guests as he waddles down aisle for couple’s big day A happy couple stunned their wedding guests by having a penguin as the ring-bearer. Pringle the Humboldt waddled down the aisle and made a surprise entrance during newly-weds Jen and Tom Loveland’s big day. Unsuspecting family and friends were told that Jen’s brother, Adam, and Tom’s sister, Carys would be the ring-bearers. During the ceremony, the pair pretended they forgot the wedding bands and quickly exited the room – leaving guests feeling awkward. However, they quickly returned with the 25-inch penguin who accompanied them down the aisle with the rings. Pringle then posed for a number of photos alongside the other 80 guests. Jen, 27, and Tom, 28 were already aware of the stunt as they booked the special guest beforehand. But guests were left in stitches at the surprise visitor at their nuptials last Saturday (3 Feb). Pringle was lured down the aisle by Adam with a bucket of fish. But he was joined by his pal and backup penguin, Widget for moral support. The couple have been together for four years after meeting at uni. Tom proposed to Jen 18 months ago whilst they were snorkelling in Greece. Jen, of the Wirral, Merseyside, and Tom, of Birmingham were adamant on having a cuddly critter attend their wedding. They booked reindeer for the wedding party with the private zoo, Heythrop Zoological Garden. Initially, they were looking into booking a goose as a ring-bearer but were told didn’t have the “right temperament.” Instead, staff suggested a penguin could take part at the wedding in Bridgenorth, Shrops. Hiring a penguin set the couple back just over £1,000 as this included the cost of transport and the animal handler. Jen said: “We kept it a secret from all the guests – only me, Tom
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Pringle the Humboldt showed up at Tom and Jen Loveland's wedding in ShropshireCredit: Jam Press / Alex Ford Wedding Photography
Story from Jam Press (Penguin Wedding) Pictured: The penguin, Pringle, giving Jen and Tom their rings on their wedding day. Something borrowed, something Pingu! Ring-bearer penguin shocks wedding guests as he waddles down aisle for couple’s big day A happy couple stunned their wedding guests by having a penguin as the ring-bearer. Pringle the Humboldt waddled down the aisle and made a surprise entrance during newly-weds Jen and Tom Loveland’s big day. Unsuspecting family and friends were told that Jen’s brother, Adam, and Tom’s sister, Carys would be the ring-bearers. During the ceremony, the pair pretended they forgot the wedding bands and quickly exited the room – leaving guests feeling awkward. However, they quickly returned with the 25-inch penguin who accompanied them down the aisle with the rings. Pringle then posed for a number of photos alongside the other 80 guests. Jen, 27, and Tom, 28 were already aware of the stunt as they booked the special guest beforehand. But guests were left in stitches at the surprise visitor at their nuptials last Saturday (3 Feb). Pringle was lured down the aisle by Adam with a bucket of fish. But he was joined by his pal and backup penguin, Widget for moral support. The couple have been together for four years after meeting at uni. Tom proposed to Jen 18 months ago whilst they were snorkelling in Greece. Jen, of the Wirral, Merseyside, and Tom, of Birmingham were adamant on having a cuddly critter attend their wedding. They booked reindeer for the wedding party with the private zoo, Heythrop Zoological Garden. Initially, they were looking into booking a goose as a ring-bearer but were told didn’t have the “right temperament.” Instead, staff suggested a penguin could take part at the wedding in Bridgenorth, Shrops. Hiring a penguin set the couple back just over £1,000 as this included the cost of transport and the animal handler. Jen said: “We kept it a secret from all the guests – only m
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He was lured in to the ceremony by a bucket of fishCredit: Jam Press / Alex Ford Wedding Photography

He appeared with the rings dangling around his neck after the original bearers pretended they had forgotten them and hurriedly left.

Newlyweds Jen, 27, and Tom Loveland, 28, planned the £1,000 stunt.

Pringle was joined by pal Widget as they posed for snaps in Bridgnorth, Shrops.

Jen said: “We kept it a secret from all the guests – only me, Tom and the ring-bearers knew.

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“It was really funny when they ran out and pretended they had forgotten the rings.

“The guests were muttering uncomfortably and it was so awkward until I heard someone go, ‘Oh my God, there’s a penguin’.”

The couple booked them from Heythrop Zoological Garden, Oxfordshire, after being told a goose would be too unpredictable.

And Jen said their flightless guests never flapped.

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She added: “They suggested penguins because it is basically like having a dog there.

“They’re inquisitive and friendly and used to being around people. Everyone loved them.”

Story from Jam Press (Penguin Wedding) Pictured: Jen and Tom with the penguin, Pringle. Something borrowed, something Pingu! Ring-bearer penguin shocks wedding guests as he waddles down aisle for couple’s big day A happy couple stunned their wedding guests by having a penguin as the ring-bearer. Pringle the Humboldt waddled down the aisle and made a surprise entrance during newly-weds Jen and Tom Loveland’s big day. Unsuspecting family and friends were told that Jen’s brother, Adam, and Tom’s sister, Carys would be the ring-bearers. During the ceremony, the pair pretended they forgot the wedding bands and quickly exited the room – leaving guests feeling awkward. However, they quickly returned with the 25-inch penguin who accompanied them down the aisle with the rings. Pringle then posed for a number of photos alongside the other 80 guests. Jen, 27, and Tom, 28 were already aware of the stunt as they booked the special guest beforehand. But guests were left in stitches at the surprise visitor at their nuptials last Saturday (3 Feb). Pringle was lured down the aisle by Adam with a bucket of fish. But he was joined by his pal and backup penguin, Widget for moral support. The couple have been together for four years after meeting at uni. Tom proposed to Jen 18 months ago whilst they were snorkelling in Greece. Jen, of the Wirral, Merseyside, and Tom, of Birmingham were adamant on having a cuddly critter attend their wedding. They booked reindeer for the wedding party with the private zoo, Heythrop Zoological Garden. Initially, they were looking into booking a goose as a ring-bearer but were told didn’t have the “right temperament.” Instead, staff suggested a penguin could take part at the wedding in Bridgenorth, Shrops. Hiring a penguin set the couple back just over £1,000 as this included the cost of transport and the animal handler. Jen said: “We kept it a secret from all the guests – only me, Tom and the ring-bearers knew. ¿
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Tom and Jen booked Pringle from Heythrop Zoological GardenCredit: Jam Press / Alex Ford Wedding Photography
Jen and Tom on their wedding day. Something borrowed, something Pingu! Ring-bearer penguin shocks wedding guests as he waddles down aisle for couple’s big day A happy couple stunned their wedding guests by having a penguin as the ring-bearer. Pringle the Humboldt waddled down the aisle and made a surprise entrance during newly-weds Jen and Tom Loveland’s big day.
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He was joined by penguin pal WidgetCredit: Alex Ford Wedding Photography
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