Picture this: your golden retriever , perhaps in a tiny tuxedo, perched at the altar, paw raised as if about to pronounce you and your partner "married." It's a scene straight out of a feel-good viral video, and for dog lovers , one that seems full of heart.

Weddings in Alabama are evolving beyond traditional vows and gowns. Couples increasingly want their pets front and center. Still, state law sets limits: legally binding ceremonies must be performed by authorized officiants.

According to Courtly , eight states allow your pet to serve as your wedding officiant. Is Alabama one of them? Here's what to know.

Can your pet officiate your wedding in Alabama?

While Alabama keeps the wedding reins firmly in human hands, a handful of states let couples legally self-solemnize their wed

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