Monday, March 29, 2010

{Ollie: Ring Bearer}

Mike Roberts is the falconer at Great Hall of Peckforton Castle in Cheshire who has trained Ollie the barn owl to deliver the rings to the best man the moment the registrar asks for the rings. The owl has been taught to respond to Roberts' whistle and fly down from minister's gallery to the best man who will be wearing a falconry glove. The best man then will be able to remove the velvet pouch containing rings from the owl's leg. If you are interested in inviting Ollie to your wedding, contact Roberts here for a training session. They have trained eagles too.

{images via here and here}

5 comments :

Catherine Peart said...

That is too cool.

meredith cheng - munaluna said...

Ollie is the perfect ring bearer!

Lana {lanalou style} said...

That is incredible, what a beautiful owl. Love your blog, it is amazing!
Thanks for the visit :)

kimberj said...

That is pretty badass! I bet the guys love it, what a way to get a groom involved.

Unknown said...

That is just way too cool! What a way to make a wedding stand out.