Hoot Now, or Forever Hold Your Peace

It’s the wedding stunt of Ron and Hermione’s dreams: an owl ring-bearer. The Guardian reports on the latest nuptial essential in a look at a British handler who has trained "Ollie" to land on the best man’s gloved arm at the sound of a whistle, carrying the rings. The couple exchanges them while the owl devours its reward, a chick or rabbit, in the background. “Everything is tucked away in my hand quietly so they don't see or smell anything at all,” says the handler. (More weddings stories.)