Pet weddings highlight animal blessing ceremony in the Philippines


Pet owners walk with their pet dogs in wedding gowns during a mass wedding for animals as part of the annual pet blessing tradition at Eastwood Mall in Quezon City, suburban Manila on October 2, 2022. - AFP

MANILA, Oct 2 (Reuters): Pomeranians Michi and Mochi were among 15 four-legged couples that tied the knot at a pet wedding ceremony in the Philippines on Sunday that was held along with a special blessing of pets to mark World Animal Day.

Owners Ianne De Guia and Bryan Largo, who joined hundreds of other pet lovers for the animal blessing, said Michi and Mochi -- dressed in a gown and tuxedo for the occasion -- were able to cement their union after recently having puppies.

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