Couple Causes Online Stir After Choosing Their Cat As Wedding Witness
- In a heartwarming twist, Momo, a feline companion to Amanda and Steve, officially validated their marriage by signing the legal marriage license
- Determined to make their marriage official, Amanda and Steve, who had rescued Momo while she was pregnant and abandoned, decide to recreate their wedding ceremony
- They took advantage of Colorado's self-solemnisation marriage law, which permits couples to wed without an ordained officiant
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In an unconventional twist, a feline named Momo has played a crucial role in legally binding the marriage of her owner, Amanda and Steve.
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Amanda, a 32-year-old human resources specialist, and Steve, a 29-year-old musician, exchanged vows in front of loved ones in September 2022.
Remarrying each other
However, the couple faced a setback upon realising their marriage license had gone missing after their honeymoon in Iceland, leaving their union unrecognised by the law.
Determined to make their marriage official, Amanda and Steve, who had rescued Momo while she was pregnant and abandoned, decided to recreate their wedding ceremony.
Speaking to New York Post, Amanda said:
“Momo is the first cat that we got together, so she’s very special, having her as our witness made the wedding fun and lighthearted.”
Their beloved cat played a pivotal role. They took advantage of Colorado's self-solemnisation marriage law, which permits couples to wed without an ordained minister.
Momo, the wedding witness
Amanda emphasised that self-solemnising was the ideal way to solidify their commitment, and the cost of obtaining the legal documentation for their wedding do-over was a modest KSh 4,800.
Momo's paw print on the paperwork symbolised their love and served as a memorable seal of their union. Amanda shared that Momo's ability to pen her signature was not coincidental.
“We practised so much before we actually put her paw print on the marriage license, the first time, it was just a big smear.”
Groom forgets the bride's name
Separately, a groom became a viral sensation for doing what many regarded as shocking on his wedding day.
While declaring his vows publicly, the man forgot his bride's name, sending guests into a frenzy.
Many people who watched the clip excused the man's mistake for funny reasons, but it was a red flag for some netizens.
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