Al-paca my bags! Cute animals come to Essex wedding venue Prested Hall

Prested Hall, a country house hotel and exclusive wedding venue in Feering, has announced its partnership with Butlers Farm to bring super-cute alpacas to couples' special days.

According to Instagram, alpaca weddings are the biggest trend for 2019 weddings – and I can totally see why. The domesticated long-haired South Americans have the most adorably expressive faces while their calm temperament makes them a huge hit with wedding guests. “Unlike their bigger cousins, llamas, alpacas enjoy company and more importantly they don't spit!” laughs handler Liz Giblin. “We've already got a couple of weddings under our belt and the animals behaved impeccably. People fall for them wherever they go and they love the attention.”

Couples marrying at Prested Hall can have the furry friends attend their drinks reception and mingle with the guests. Liz will join your reception and lead the animals around the beautiful lawn. They can even be booked as a ring bearer. “With our extensive grounds and easy access, they're totally at home here,” says Prested Hall's PR manager Lindsay Gray. “They make a great talking point and are a brilliant surprise for an unsuspecting bride.”

Check out the website, www.prested.co.uk