Something borrowed, something Pingu! Ring-bearer penguin surprises wedding guests as he waddles down aisle for couple's big day

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A happy couple stunned their wedding guests by recruiting a penguin as the ring-bearer.

Pringle the Humboldt waddled down the aisle and made a surprise entrance during Jen and Tom Loveland’s big day in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, last Saturday.

Unsuspecting family and friends were told that Jen’s brother, Adam, and Tom’s sister, Carys, would be the ring-bearers.

During the ceremony, the pair pretended they forgot the wedding bands and quickly exited the room – leaving guests feeling rather uncomfortable.

However, they quickly returned with the 25-inch penguin who accompanied them down the aisle with the rings.

Jen, 27, of the Wirral, Merseyside, and Tom, 28, of Birmingham, were already aware of the stunt as they booked Pringle beforehand.

Pringle the Humboldt waddled down the aisle and made a surprise entrance during Jen and Tom Loveland’s big day in Bridgnorth, Shropshire

But guests were left in stitches at the surprise visitor last Saturday.

Pringle was lured down the aisle by Adam with a bucket of fish and posed for a number of photos alongside the other 80 guests.

He was joined by his pal and backup penguin, Widget for moral support.

The couple have been together for four years after meeting at university.

Tom proposed to Jen 18 months ago whilst they were snorkelling in Greece.

Jen, from the Wirral, Merseyside, and Tom, of Birmingham, were adamant on having a cuddly critter attend their wedding.

They booked reindeer for the wedding party with the private zoo, Heythrop Zoological Garden.

The penguin, Pringle, walked down the aisle on Jen and Tom’s wedding day

The happy couple with the two Penguins, Pringle and Widget, on their wedding day

Pringle the penguin giving Jen and Tom their rings on their wedding day

The penguin was lured down the aisle by Adam with a bucket of fish

Jen and Tom had great fun with the penguin, Pringle

Initially, they were looking into booking a goose as a ring-bearer but were told didn’t have the ‘right temperament.’

Instead, staff suggested a penguin could take part at the wedding in Bridgenorth, Shrops.

Hiring a penguin set the couple back just over £1,000 as this included the cost of transport and the animal handler.

‘We kept it a secret from all the guests – only me, Tom and the ring-bearers knew,’ Jem explained.

‘It was really funny when they ran out and pretended they had forgotten the rings.

‘The guests were muttering uncomfortably and it was so awkward until I heard someone go – oh my god there’s a penguin!’

Pringle posed for photos with the newly-weds and their 80 guests

Pringle was joined by his pal Widget who also posed in snaps with the happy couple

Jen, 27, and Tom, 28, pictured signing the register

Jen and Tom with the two Penguins, Pringle and Widget, on their wedding day

The couple were beaming at their wedding in Bridgenorth, Shropshire

The couple also hired a reindeer from a petting zoo for their reception

She added: ‘They were a last-minute addition and we booked them with the left-over wedding funds.

‘We booked reindeer from a petting zoo as our honeymoon will be in Norway and we wanted to fit the theme.

‘Tom asked about a goose but we were told they don’t have the right temperament.

‘They suggested penguins because it is basically like having a dog there.

‘They’re inquisitive and friendly and used to being around people.

‘They were really relaxed on the day and everyone loved them.’