A collective gasp spread through the crowd as something began to stir beneath Emily’s voluminous skirt. Ryan’s face turned pale, his expression shifting from joy to confusion and then to concern. The guests murmured, craning their necks to get a better look, their curiosity piqued and their imaginations racing.

Emily paused, a look of bewilderment crossing her face. She glanced at Ryan, who was now visibly anxious, his brow furrowed. The officiant, standing at the altar, hesitated, unsure whether to intervene or let the spectacle unfold. The murmurs among the guests grew louder, a mix of surprise and amusement.

Then, to everyone’s astonishment, a small, furry creature emerged from beneath Emily’s dress. It was a kitten, its tiny body covered in soft, white fur that blended almost perfectly with her gown. The kitten seemed unfazed by its dramatic entrance, its bright eyes blinking up at the gathered crowd.