Groom and his Dachshund go viral for adorable 1st look surprise at wedding

"It couldn't have been a wedding without Pennie included," bride Madeline Meineke told "GMA" of the dog.

[Raveena]

This is what people mean when they say that their animal is like their child. They are family!

[flashflame]

She is just too cute!! Remember that if or when you two decide to have a kid...PENNIE was there FIRST!!!!

[ChosenDeeDee]

Not pennie kissing the groom before “I do” 😂 so sweet ❤

[agl]

❤Pennie is just as happy to see her daddy. 🐶🐾🦴

[mamaj]

Absolutely adorable, and to include her, secretly... Sir, you married a keeper !! ❤❤

[Kristin]

Twenty years ago, my Golden attended at my brother's wedding and wore a bowtie. He's lovingly remembered in all their wedding photos. I totally get it. ❤

[glowworm]

This is the cutest "first look" ever!

[catsareexcellent]

Pennie is such a sweet little dog 🥺 so beautiful

[leighannesmith]

I just love this dog and this story and this video and her mom and dad❤

[AV-hqkj]

You guys have fur soul-mate and life wouldn’t be the same without them. One of the most pure and genuine love one can ever experience ❤

[jennifermorrison]

Congratulations and wishing you both every happiness.
What a cutie she is, bless her 💐

[SimplySheilaB]

😢❤❤❤❤ not crying honestly………sniff, adorable ❤❤❤❤❤

[callycharles]

What a great surprise for your husband! Pennie is absolutely precious and I know the love a Dachshund gives. Congratulations and thank you for sharing such a beautiful story!

[blythegirl]

This was so heartwarming and wonderful! Loved the look on his face when he saw Miss Pennie! So adorable!

[jackiepadin]

I completely agree. Is your wedding you plan it for what is important, dear, special for both of you. You gave him a great surprise and her dress was marvelous 😍🥰👍

[Opinionated-Angel]

Lovely, just lovely. Any pet makes your life better.

[janetmorehouse]

I have such a good feeling about this couple… heart warming ❤❤❤

[yankeejade]

This is one of the best Dachsie stories! 😍😍💗💗

[MegaKittykat]

glad Pennie got share her mommy and daddy’s special day. What a wonderful way to celebrate such a momentous occasion, the bride, the groom, and their fur baby🤵👰🐶💕

[pattysalegna-killeen]

❤🐾💖🐾 we did the same thing at the end of the day we took our thank you picture with all 4 of our pets 2 dogs and 2 cats and 4 kids blended family. ❤