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Gloriavale, Big Save Furniture and a miniature horse: Is this the worst wedding ever?

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Alex and Brad got married this morning at Big Save Furniture thanks to ZM's Wedding Unplanners.

Alex and Brad got married this morning at Big Save Furniture thanks to ZM's Wedding Unplanners.

The bride wore Gloriavale pink, following a miniature horse down the aisle of Big Save Furniture. But this was no joke - it was an actual wedding.

Earlier today, Auckland couple Alex and Brad tied the knot in front of friends and family, and the entire ZM listening audience.

The winners of ZM's Wedding Unplanners competition were subjected to one of the strangest ceremonies on record, thanks to radio hosts Carl Fletcher and Vaughan Smith, who planned the unusual event.

Friends and family gathered at Big Save Furniture in Glenfield, where there were circus performers ready to entertain the guests before the bride arrived wearing a pink Gloriavale inspired wedding gown.

The ring bearer was a miniature pony - which happened to poop on its way down the aisle - while The Hit's host Flynny, a registered wedding celebrant, was dressed as a mattress for the entire ceremony. Not to mention the Donut Wedding cake.

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The couple was all smiles, despite their ridiculous wedding vows, comprised of popular song lyrics and lines from classic romance films.

Alex and Brad celebrated their wedding day at Denny's.
Alex and Brad celebrated their wedding day at Denny's.

After the ceremony, the wedding party continued at the local Denny's.

Brad feeling nervous before his unplanned wedding with Alex. Photo / Trimage Photography
Of course the ideal wedding ceremony is held at Big Save Furniture. Photo / Trimage Photography
Circus in a Flash provided great entertainment for the wedding guests. Photo / Trimage Photography
The Hit's host Flynny officiated Brad and Alex's wedding. Photo / Trimage Photography
You always need entertainment at a wedding, especially circus entertainment. Photo / Trimage Photography
Alex looks amazing in her Gloriavale dress. Photo / Trimage Photography
ZM hosts Fletch and Megan providing entertainment for this unplanned wedding. Photo / Trimage Photography
Because why not have a miniature horse at the wedding? Photo / Trimage Photography
Alex and her father walking down the isle. Photo / Trimage Photography
Vaughn is ready to celebrate this unplanned wedding. Photo / Trimage Photography
Alex tells Brad her wedding vowels. Photo / Trimage Photography
Brad tells Alex his vowels. Photo / Trimage Photography
You may kiss the Gloriavale bride. Photo / Trimage Photography
Alex and Brad look as happy as they can be with their unplanned wedding. Photo / Trimage Photography
Alex throws her bouquet, will there be another unplanned wedding? Photo / Trimage Photography
A delicious Donut King wedding cake. Photo / Trimage Photography
Alex and Brad couldn't be happier with their unplanned wedding. Photo / Trimage Photography
Alex and Brad celebrated their wedding day at Denny's. Photo / Trimage Photography
Brad and Alex are finally married at their unplanned wedding. Photo / Trimage Photography
The Donut King provided their donuts for lovely decoration. Photo / Trimage Photography

Image 1 of 20: Brad feeling nervous before his unplanned wedding with Alex. Photo / Trimage Photography

Listeners helped pick a raft of wacky options for Alex and Brad, who will soon be off to enjoy a free honeymoon in Hawaii, which they won for their troubles.

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Watch the full video of the ceremony below:

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Alex & Brad are getting married at Big Save Furniture NOW with ZM's Wedding Un-Planners! We guarantee it's gonna get weird...

Posted by ZM on Wednesday, 10 August 2016

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