When animal lovers Dominic Husson and Louise Véronneau decided to get married, they knew exactly how they wanted to celebrate their big day: with over 1,000 cats in attendance! In 2012, Louise Véronneau visited The Cat House on the Kings, a sanctuary established by Lynea Lattanzio in Parlier, California, and it certainly left a lasting impression. The 12-acre, no-cage, and no-kill sanctuary, with its rolling hills and roaming cats, was the perfect place for couples to perform their weddings.
From Canada, the pair met three years ago in Montreal, Quebec, and found common ground in their love for animals, particularly cats. “We are both animal lovers. She’s a great person, a great companion,” said Dominic Husson of his wife-to-be. The sanctuary provides a home for over 700 cats, many of which are adaptable, and the couple knew they wanted to share their big day with as many of them as possible.
On the morning of their wedding, Louise Véronneau donned a white dress and veil and walked down the aisle with her father to meet her groom. As they said their vows, over a thousand cats looked on, some perched atop guests’ shoulders and others curled up at their feet. The pair exchanged rings and then shared a hug and a kiss, officially becoming husband and wife.
It was a truly unique wedding that perfectly reflected the interests and personalities of the happy couple. “I think it was perfect for us,” said Dominic Husson. “We are cat people, so it was just perfect.”
After the ceremony, the guests enjoyed a reception with refreshments, games, and plenty of cats to cuddle. It was a day everyone in attendance would remember for years to come!
