When a couple gets married, they often want to share the experience with their closest family and friends – and in many of these cases, this means having their favorite animals in attendance! From beloved family dogs being walked down the aisle to alpacas accompanying newlyweds in their portrait sessions, these 28 photos of animals in weddings are sure to warm your heart.

photo by Erich McVey; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Blest Studios; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Rivkah Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Nine Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Wanderlust Creatives; see more from this wedding inspiration here!

photo by John David Weddings; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Indium Photo; see more from this wedding inspiration here!

photo by Jonathan Connolly Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Rose Street Studio; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Luke Liable Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Taylor Lord Photography; see more from this wedding inspiration here!

photo by The Shalom Imaginative; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Ryan Horban Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Bradley Hanson; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Studio-29 Photography + Design; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Cody and Allison Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Ariana Tennyson Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Christie Pham Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Carla Penoncelli; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Hartman Outdoor Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Love Stories by Halie and Alec; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Thanasis Kaiafas; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Wanderlust Creatives; see more from this wedding inspiration here!

photo by Linas Dambrauskas; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Luke Liable Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Allison Harp; see more from this wedding here!

photo by The Markows Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Sttilo Photography; see more from this wedding here!

Congratulations to all of the newlyweds (and their pets!) in these photos! Can’t get enough wedding photo inspiration? Then you’ve got to see these 28 amazing ceremony exits and reception send-off photos!