Earl Thomas must have loved the Lion King movies as a child, because he just couldn't wait to be king.
Thomas — the Seattle Seahawks safety and five-time NFL Pro-Bowler — married his high school sweetheart at a chateau in Houston this weekend in a ceremony and reception fit for a king, from the sparkling centerpieces and gold upholstery to the groom's attire itself.
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Here's Thomas walking down the aisle, wearing a blinged-out king's crown and black robe:
And here he is with his groomsmen:
Come on, everyone.