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[Originally posted at New Trend: Miniature Beer Donkeys Serving Drinks At Weddings by Jenifer Sako]

When two people fall in love and decide to get married, they often choose to marry surrounded by family and friends. After the wedding, a reception usually follows with music, food, cake and burros.

What’s that you say? Burros don’t belong at weddings?

In Texas, they do. Ever since 2015, when folks in the Texas Hill Country wedding business sat down and thought, “What do people really want at their nuptials and how can we provide it?”

Someone may have said burritos, but everyone else heard burros, and then some genius said beer burros and hot damn if that’s now how a beautiful wedding tradition is born.

Local caterers approached Alisha Randig of Texas Hill Country Events, telling her about customer requests for donkey servers. So obviously Randig searched through Craigslist and purchased two. One she named Annie Oakley and the other John Wayne. One thing led to another, and eventually, her little herd grew to six.

Now these lovable, friendly animals are in high demand serving favors, snacks and, yes, beers, at weddings and other special events throughout Texas.

Of course, the idea of donkeys serving alcohol spread like wildflowers. Little Burro Events in California has these sweet little pack animals serving up food and beverages at weddings and other events

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Winter wedding inspiration

This was such a gorgeous winter wedding setup! I loved the garlands and the other winter greenery. All the details said winter without looking too holiday oriented. The calligraphy on the invitations and the menus was so simple and so elegant. I loved it! I also adored the vintage inspired engagement ring from Trumpet and Horn. The beadwork on Mallory’s dress was…