Two mini highland cows say ‘I moo' in first-of-its-kind wedding ceremony in Oxford County, Ont.

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Two Miniature Highland cows tied the knot in Oxford County, Ont., Friday evening. CTV's Alexandra Holyk reports.
Two Miniature Highland cows tied the knot in Oxford County, Ont., Friday evening. CTV's Alexandra Holyk reports.
Two Mini Highland cows say 'I moo' in first-of-its-kind wedding ceremony
Two miniature highland cows tied the knot in Oxford County, Ont., Friday evening, in a moo-ving, first-of-its-kind ceremony.
Dressed in a white gown and adorned with a flower crown, Muriel made her way down the 'aisle' to her beloved bovine, Rhett.
'Muriel came to the farm, and then we needed to get her a friend and then we needed to get her a future boyfriend,' said Cheryl Haskett, co-founder of Udderly Ridiculous Farm Life.
'We went on a search for Rhett, to find the most beautiful, handsome boy for her,' Haskett added.
Both cows came to the farm as calves and grew up in neighbouring pastures. As Haskett and staff shared their stories with visitors, the idea of a bovine marriage was born.
'We kept having guests saying … you really need to have a wedding for these cows,' said Haskett.
Months of planning brought Muriel's dream wedding to life, complete with a traditional Highland kilt for the groom, as well as personalized vows.
'Rhett, do you promise to nuzzle only Muriel and share your hay, and stand protectively beside her when stroked?' asked Haskett, to which Rhett responded with a hearty 'I moo.'
Other animals were also included in the ceremony, including a goat named 'Queen Victoria,' along with her kids.
The bovines' big day drew a big crowd, with dozens of guests milking the moment.
'We've known Rhett and Muriel for a while,' said Tourism Oxford's Karlee Slattery. 'To just be here and celebrate their love, it's really beautiful.'
'I'm hoping to catch the bouquet,' said wedding guest Caleb Ives.
To seal the deal, the newlyweds consummated the marriage with a 'kiss,' or more accurately, a head butt.
As the couple headed to the honeymoon suite, Haskett said she's hopeful the herd will grow and invited guests to return for the baby shower in nine-and-a-half-months' time.