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This 'Game Of Thrones' Wedding Shoot Even Had A Real-Life Dire Wolf

This 'Game Of Thrones' Wedding Shoot Even Had A Real-Life Dire Wolf

HBO’s “Game of Thrones” doesn’t exactly have the best track record when it comes to weddings.

Nevertheless, brides and grooms can still find loads of inspiration for their own (less gruesome) big day celebrations in the show’s rich fantasy world. Photographer Katie Lee of Katherine Elena Photography teamed up with Something Perfect Events and Events by Elizabeth Ashley for a “GoT”-inspired wedding shoot at Smithmore Castle in Spruce Pine, North Carolina that has us counting down the days until the show returns this summer.

Khaleesi, is that you?
Khaleesi, is that you?

The shoot stars model Austen Taylor Mauney as Daenerys Targaryen and Courtney Edelman as Sansa Stark. Just like their characters, these ladies slay.

Austen Taylor Mauney as Daenerys Targaryen.
Austen Taylor Mauney as Daenerys Targaryen.
Courtney Edelman as Sansa Stark.
Courtney Edelman as Sansa Stark.

River from Full Moon Farm Wolfdog Sanctuary ― a not-for-profit organization that cares for rescued wolfdogs ― did a paws-itvely perfect job playing the role of a dire wolf.

River the wolfdog looked oh-so handsome.
River the wolfdog looked oh-so handsome.

The dinner setup looked like a kingly feast.

The dinner setup had a romantic, regal vibe.
The dinner setup had a romantic, regal vibe.
Wine, anyone?

The wedding cake included a tier of “dragon scales” ― a nod to the Queen of Dragons herself.

Stunning texture.
Stunning texture.

The celestial stationery suite was inspired by the sweet phrases Khaleesi and Khal Drogo would call each other: “Moon of my life” and “My sun and stars.”

The invitation suite also included a red dire wolf wax seal.
The invitation suite also included a red dire wolf wax seal.

Below, even more “Game of Thrones” inspiration for your big day: