Earlier this year, when it came time to plan their wedding, Brazilian couple Alessandra and her soon-to-be husband, Marcelo, knew one thing for certain — that their beloved dog, Heitor, should play an important role in the ceremony.
So, they assigned him
the part of ring-bearer. It only made sense, considering how much Heitor means to them.
“He is our companion, our daily source of joy, our four-legged ‘son’ and an essential part of our family,” Alessandra told The Dodo.
When the big day came, Heitor looked like a true furry gentleman in his canine tuxedo, greeting the wedding guests as they arrived. And when his moment to shine arrived, carrying the couple’s wedding rings tied to his suit, the pup certainly nailed his part.
Afterward, Heitor was allowed to choose on his own what he’d like to do next.
At first, he simply stood and politely observed. But that didn’t last long.
“After fulfilling his mission and delivering the rings, we made sure to let him roam freely so he would feel comfortable during the ceremony — and since he’s inseparable from his little ball, we let him keep it with him,” Alessandra said. “And that’s when one of the most unforgettable moments of the wedding took place.”
Growing somewhat bored with the ceremony, but not wanting to stray far from his parents, Heitor settled in atop Alessandra’s bridal veil to amuse himself.
“At one point, he decided to toss his ball onto my dress. At first, it looked like he just wanted to play — pretending he was going to go after the ball — but his real goal was to pull at the fabric of the dress,” Alessandra said. “I didn’t mind at all, so I just let him stay there. After all, it was our big day, and I didn’t want to miss a single moment by his side.”
Despite the rips in her dress, Alessandra wouldn’t have changed a thing about the wedding.
“Heitor certainly made our day much livelier,” she said. “Heitor carried the rings, played a part in our story and even left his own personal mark on my dress.”
That day, Alessandra, Marcelo and Heitor officially became a family — with the pup making it extra unforgettable simply by being himself.
“Everyone was absolutely charmed,” Alessandra said. “He certainly stole the show.”
