Bride and Grooms Surprise Wedding Guests Ducks Crash Golden Hour Photos
At a June 7 wedding in Nieuwegein Netherlands an unexpected flock of 11 ducks waddled into the golden hour portrait session—forming a heart shape and stealing the show in a viral surprise that delighted the couple and photographer alike .
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Duck Invasion at Golden Hour
On June 7 at Green Village in Nieuwegein Netherlands bride Isabella and groom Bas were ready for their dreamy golden hour photo session With a lush backdrop and soft light photographer Yara Dragt began setting up—completely unaware that the next few moments would go viral .
As the camera clicked 11 unexpected guests waddled across the lawn a flock of white ducks uninvited but certainly not unwelcome “Just as we were about to start we suddenly had company—a whole group of ducks walking straight toward us” Dragt recalled .
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Cutest Wedding Crashers Ever
The ducks showed no fear and if anything appeared to enjoy the spotlight Marching straight toward the couple they confidently photobombed the shoot Guests and the photographer were taken by surprise—but quickly embraced the adorable interruption .
Creative Photo Rescue
Efforts to shoo the ducks away didn’t work Instead Dragt experimented by walking backward—and to everyones delight the ducks followed in single file What started as a disruption turned into a playful spontaneous session that captured authentic joy .
Unforgettable Moment
“It was just me the bride and the groom at that moment and we laughed so hard” Dragt said “It was one of those what just happened moments you’ll never forget” The ducks added a whimsical storybook twist to an already magical day .
Duck Drama A Venue Staple
As it turns out these ducks weren’t random party crashers—they’ve lived on the property since they were ducklings Friendly and socialized they know their way around a wedding venue “That was the ducks one and only moment of fame” Dragt said They didnt even make it to the reception .
Viral Heartwarming Resolution
The moment was posted on TikTok and quickly blew up—garnering over 36 million views and nearly 900000 likes The internet swooned when viewers noticed the ducks formed a heart shape as they walked away Comments flooded in with jokes about guests wearing white and how ducks might be the new good luck charm .
Photographers New Wish
“I secretly hope for ducks at every wedding now” Dragt joked Sometimes it’s the surprises you never planned that create the most unforgettable memories .