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When it came time to plan their NYC wedding, Kelly Respess and Paul Kercheval knew that there was one thing that wasn't going to be a part of their special day—a horse-drawn carriage ride. In fact, they decided to take the opportunity to educate other lovebirds about how unromantic it is to be hauled around Central Park by a tired, abused horse.


Together, for better and for horses
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No horses (or chickens or cows) were harmed in the making of the wedding cake.
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Everything from the cake to the decoration said "neigh" to horse abuse, and leaflets describing horse-drawn carriage horrors were distributed to wedding guests as well as to tourists and reporters.

When the ceremony was over, the happy couple rode off in a classic, classy convertible.


Kelly and Paul celebrate life and love …
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Posted by Karin Bennett



Comments


Kelly and Paul, may God bless you both with a long and happy marriage. Amen.

Posted by: Rev. Meg Schramm | September 3, 2009 06:14 PM

There's many animal lovers and vegetarians in NYC including musicians Moby, Nellie McCay and the criminally overlooked Richard X Heyman who lives with his wife and over a dozen cats.

Posted by: Brien Comerford | September 3, 2009 08:28 PM

Awesome couple...they'll have successful marriage because they are not selfish or self-centered. And people that love animals are the kindest people in the world (I married one -> 20 year anniversary this month!)

Posted by: Pamela Ernest | September 4, 2009 09:10 AM

What a sweet couple!

Posted by: Kelley | September 4, 2009 10:15 AM

Wow! A fabulous NYC wedding and a great way to start your life together - compassionately! Congratulations Kelly & Paul... May your life be blessed with happiness.

Posted by: Shelly | September 4, 2009 01:13 PM

What a beautiful couple and bridal party! God's Blessings for the couple!

Posted by: AAG | September 4, 2009 02:27 PM

What a beautiful couple (inside and outside)!!! thanks Peta for helping those poor horses.

Posted by: roxnne | September 4, 2009 02:57 PM

What a hoot! Good form! Many happie blessin's to ya both! :)

Posted by: Sher | September 5, 2009 05:02 PM

Good for you two!!!!!! Congrats to a classy, wonderful couple!!!

Posted by: Carla | September 6, 2009 02:31 PM

That's so awesome!

Posted by: Valerie | September 7, 2009 05:07 AM

They are so beautiful! Way to go!

Posted by: Wesleigh | September 7, 2009 09:35 PM

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