Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 463,876 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,245 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 319,065 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,245 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 319,065 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,217 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 463,876 cutting edge ideas.

Ring-Bearing Birds

Bilbo the Owl Ring Bearer Made One Wedding an Exotic and Wild Event

— May 28, 2015 — Pop Culture
A hoot and a holler are needed for this unconventional couple who substituted a niece, nephew or distant cousin for an owl ring bearer! As a surprise to his wife, YouTuber Shaun Palmer hired Bilbo the owl to fly their commitment jewelry down the aisle with the help of his master on their special day. As their friends and family watched in awe, the stunt flew off without a hitch.

While it's not unusual for a couple's dog or cat to do the esteemed honors, this Harry Potter-inspired choice feels all too fantastical.

An inspired twist on the traditional white dove scenario, this groom's thoughtful gesture is setting high standards for brides and animal and Hedwig lovers everywhere.
Trend Themes
1. Owl Ring Bearers - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Creating trained owls to serve as ring bearers at weddings, offering a unique and memorable experience for couples and their guests.
2. Animal-inspired Wedding Traditions - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Developing new wedding traditions that involve animals, such as owl ring bearers, to add a touch of surprise and excitement to the ceremony.
3. Fantasy-inspired Weddings - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Providing themed wedding experiences based on popular fantasy and literary works, like Harry Potter, to cater to couples seeking a truly magical and immersive celebration.
Industry Implications
1. Wedding Services - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Introducing specialized services that incorporate animals, such as owl ring bearers, in the wedding ceremony to create unforgettable moments for couples.
2. Event Planning - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Offering tailored event planning services for couples who want to incorporate fantasy-inspired elements, including owl ring bearers, into their weddings.
3. Animal Training - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Providing professional animal training services to train owls and other animals for specific roles in events, such as being ring bearers at weddings.
1.5
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness