30/05/2024
Joelle Yuvienco knew she didn’t want to carry flowers for her wedding, but when she saw her pup Sago looking on as she took photos on the morning of her nuptials, she made a last-second decision to carry the dog down the aisle instead.
“The guests didn’t know if they were going to cry or laugh at Sago’s cuteness,” Yuvienco, 32, tells PEOPLE of the surprise (even groom Lenard Santos, 31, was shocked!).
Yuvienco and Santos wed on April 4, 2024, in Mahogany Place Tagaytay, the Philippines. The couple first met on Bumble, so decided to give their big day a Bumble theme, with Sago donning a bumble bee dress for her big moment.
In lieu of other flowers (the wedding party skipped bouquets and boutonnières, too), Yuvienco had flowers on both her nails and veil.
Sago was "comfortable" during her moment in the spotlight, and Yuvienco say she's "so happy" with her last minute decision.
"I am humbled by how many people have been sharing so much love for Sago," she shares. "She's my soul dog and having her introduced to the world like this is the most special thing. It was also so wonderful seeing other brides follow suit for their own furry companions too!"
“She has seen me through all the ups and downs of my life after college, traveled with me to places, joined me as I hopped through different careers, [been] with me in the heartbreaks and the triumphs,” adds Yuvienco of Sago, almost 10. “It was only fitting to walk down the aisle with her.”
(People)
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