The Owlet Mall and more : Owls At Weddings

There is a company in the UK that trains Barn Owls to be ring-bearers at wedding ceremonies. The owl swoop over the guest to deliver the rings attached to their feet by tassels. How original is that!? I love the idea and I don't think its any hardship on the birds, except, I guess, for one named Darcy.

Darcy made the news last year for sleeping on the job, literally. See, poor Darcy was very tired and just couldn't hold out while waiting for his cue. He finally woke up, but it seemed that he decided it was too late anyway, despite the Reverend's attempt to coax him down from the high church rafters. After an hour of trying, the Reverend gave up and used a pair of backup rings. The tired owl finally flew down to his handler when he arrived.

That is one wedding I'm sure the couple and attendees will never forget! Owls, they can be so funny, ....or so I say since I wasn't there.

I'm sure this was a rare and only occurrence. At least I haven't heard anymore news about an owl sleeping on the job.

Take a look are how its suppose to go. It really could make for a magical wedding.