Emily’s laughter joined the chorus, her face flushed with a mix of embarrassment and delight. “I told you she was mischievous!” she exclaimed, her voice carrying over the amused chatter. The kitten was none other than Muffin, the stray she had rescued months ago, who had evidently decided that no family event was complete without her presence.

Thomas stepped forward, relief and affection evident in his smile. “Looks like we have an uninvited guest,” he chuckled, bending down to scoop up the wayward feline.

With Muffin safely cradled in Emily’s arms, the ceremony resumed, the unexpected interruption only adding to the day’s charm. As the vows were exchanged and the rings were placed, the kitten nestled comfortably against the bride’s heart, a tiny symbol of the love and surprises that awaited the couple in their life together.