Service dog in a tutu aiding bride at her wedding totally steals the show

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Brian Koerber
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A photo of a service dog aiding its owner is stealing the Internet's heart.

Valerie and Andrew Parrot got married on Jan. 9 at a church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, but a moment beyond the "I do"s is stealing the show.

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Photographer Maddie Peschong of Mad Photo and Design captured a heartwarming interaction between the bride and Bella, a service dog. In the photo, which was posted on Reddit, Bella (wearing a tutu) is alerting Valerie that her heart rate is elevated and is attempting to distract her in order to calm her down, Peschong explained in an email to Mashable. Bella also helps Valerie with migraines, panic attacks and anxiety.

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Bella also accompanied Valerie and Andrew at the alter, keeping them company throughout the ceremony.

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Most of the guests were aware that Bella would be in attendance, and welcomed the addition of a few canines. Henry, the couple's pet was, also in attendance.

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