For forever, animals have been making audacious plays in our hearts and have been weaving their magic into our lives and also making it special each and every day. From our darling and lovey-dovey dogs to fancy felines, beautiful bunnies, and lovable llamas, our adorable pets are faithful companions that have seen us through the best and worst seasons of our lives and have always backed us up no matter what.
So, on your wedding day, it absolutely makes sense if you want to have your pet on your wedding day, continuing to make memories with you. But the question is, what exactly does this look like? How do you make sure that your dog-friendly wedding is not only an enjoyable day of celebration for you, your wedding guests, and of course for your pet but also becomes a memorable day of your life with endless unforgettable and beautiful memories and not to forget the lovely and adorable wedding pictures? To ensure that everyone gets the best experience for your dog-friendly wedding, we have curated a guide to help you through the ultimate planning on how to make your wedding day a dog-friendly celebration. This blog will help you to explore all the wonderful ways to make your wedding day a dog-friendly celebration. We can assure you that after reading this blog you will feel purrfectly prepared to host your pet on your wedding day without any hassle!
Before Anything, Think About Your Fur Baby’s Temperament
There is no denying the fact that pets come in all different shapes and sizes as well as temperaments and personalities. Well, for your wedding day, we are also very much sure that you have dreamed of having your doggo at your wedding and having your pooch play a starring role in your dog-friendly wedding ceremony (we will get to that later), but before you get too far into the wedding planning process, you will need to carefully consider what your pet can comfortably handle when sharing in your big day.
As much as we all love our pets and also they are important to us, there are chances that they may not be the happiest at a celebration like your wedding day. Well, it’s your wedding day, so of course, there are going to be a lot of wedding guests and might be children running around. Considering everything beforehand, you need to think that with so much hustle and crowd around, will your doggo get stressed or nervous at a big event? Or perhaps you need to reconsider your wedding planning and think of going for a smaller wedding or even elopement, in which case your four-legged best friend might be at their greatest behavior and of course, will make an excellent guest.
Well, if you are concerned about how your dog will feel on your wedding day, you need to think about various other ways through which they can be a part of your big and special day. Perhaps, you might only need your fur baby to be there with you for some loving pet-friendly wedding photos after your wedding ceremony or having them with you in the morning as you get ready in your bridal suite, or just need to be there with you to walk down the aisle. Trust us, there are endless and amazing ways through which you can incorporate your love for your doggo into your wedding day without them actually being there if your fur baby has some issue with crowded gatherings.
Check With Your Wedding Venue Beforehand
Before you start with your wedding planning, you have to make sure that you need to check with your wedding venue on pet restrictions. As not all the wedding venues allow animals on-site, before you finalize your wedding venue, and book in your “flower pup” or “ring dog”, it is always a great idea to consult your wedding venue manager. Every wedding planning starts with searching down and then finalizing the wedding venue of your dreams. Just a piece of advice here, while you are shortlisting the wedding venues, make sure you are visiting them in person to check out if they are pet friendly or not. Having space for them to have a walk during the day is useful, as well as somewhere to go if it gets too loud or busy.
Even if the wedding venue is not typically pet friendly, they may be willing to make an exception for you. Or maybe, you can have an outdoor wedding ceremony with your furry baby, and then send the doggo back home with your pet sitter, or perhaps you can ask your site manager about some specific location at your wedding venue where your furry friend can relax and nap during your wedding reception. Communication is key at a pet-friendly wedding!
Inform All Your Wedding Vendors
Apart from your wedding venue, it is always a great idea to keep all your other wedding vendors pre-informed that your doggo will also be there attending your wedding day. Prior information about this will be a great help for all your wedding vendors. If your wedding vendors are pre-informed about your little wedding guest, we are pretty sure that your big and special day goes seamlessly so you want to avoid any surprises on the day of! Incorporate their arrival and departure into your timeline so that everyone stays on the same page.
Consider Your Wedding Day Guest’s List
Well, there is absolutely no denying the fact that your furry friend’s presence will surely provide great entertainment for your wedding guests as they await the start of the wedding ceremony or wedding reception, but it is very important to keep your wedding guests list into consideration beforehand. You just need to take into consideration all the little things about your wedding guests, like if there are any allergies or is anyone especially fearful of dogs? Planning for this ahead of time can ensure everyone feels welcome on your wedding day.
Puppy Preparedness
If you are bringing your pet to your wedding day, don’t forget your pup’s essentials that are very much needed for your furry baby on your wedding day. This does not just mean their outfits either. Be sure your pets have access to water and meals throughout the day to stay calm and of course, hydrated and glowing. Consider designating someone for doggie clean-up, which for some includes poop bags, lint rollers, and puppy wipes.
Think About What Your Dog’s Role Will Be
Now when it is final that your doggo will be there with you at your wedding, have you figured out their role? Depending on your pet’s personality and temperament, choose the role for your fur baby for your big day. Well, there are times when a wedding ceremony becomes too overwhelming for certain dogs and a high-energy dog may need lots of exercises before they will show up in any of your wedding photos. There are so many ways by which you can involve your furry baby at your wedding, you can consider making them your ring bearer or even the role of flower dog will suit them the best. In fact, they can accompany you and walk you down the aisle with a member of your wedding party, or simply just by you. For more interesting may, you can make them a part of your first dance moment too! So, make sure you are choosing the role for your doggo based on their personality.
Make Sure There Is a Professional Pet Care For Your Doggo
Well, if you want to guarantee that you, all your wedding guests, and more importantly your tail buddy will have the best day ever on your wedding day, then you must consider hiring a professional wedding pet attendant. There are endless perks of hiring a professional to attend to your pet so that everything on your wedding day goes smoothly without any kind of fuss. Their sole focus will be on your dog’s care and it will also give you endless peace of mind to know all of your cute fur baby’s needs and requirements are being met and that too on time without any delay. Trust us, it is also one of the best ways to ensure you get all those picture paw-fect photos without any chaos!
Shop for An Epic Outfit For Your Doggo To Stand Out Amongst the Celebration
It goes without saying that your pet should look just as glamorous, or as dapper, as the rest of your wedding party. There is absolutely no denying the fact that there are tons of amazing and unique ways for you and your dog to look super-duper glam and steal everyone’s heart amongst the crowd on your wedding day. With a plethora of styling options available for your doggo to choose from, if you are planning a pet-friendly wedding for your big day celebration, at times it gets a little overwhelming trying to narrow it down to just one. You can check out Instagram or Pinterest pinboards to get various creative and unique ideas on how to dress your furry friend for your wedding day. All the trending and chic dressing ideas will definitely ensure that your four-legged baby is on-trend and putting its best paw forward to steal the show. While you are looking for outfit inspiration for your pet, make sure whatever you are choosing, they are comfortable in it. Just don’t force them to wear something which they are going to try and scratch off all day instead of relishing the most beautiful day of your life!
Find a Professional Dog-Loving Photographer To Capture Your Big Day With Your Paw-Friend
We are pretty much sure that there are pet-loving photographers who will definitely just jump out of joy when they will get to know that they are going to photograph a wedding with dogs! It’s a delight for them. Just as important as having your fur baby by your side on the most special day of your life, it is also important to have someone that can masterfully capture each of the moments spent together. Your wedding day photos are one of the most priceless possessions that you will cherish for the rest of your life, so it has to be high on your wedding planning priorities to have a professional and skilled photographer that can work with you and your paw-friend to capture the real magic on your wedding day.
So, for capturing your wedding day, whoever you choose, just make sure to let them know what your plans are for having your fur baby at your wedding. Make sure you are having a chat with them about how much you want your pup involved in your wedding day photos. Ask all the questions that are going in your head related to wedding day photography.
If by any chance your doggo can’t be there on your wedding day, you can consider having a pre-wedding photoshoot session with your pet. It is indeed a great way to get some lovely, and relaxed photos of you all together.
Lastly, Remember That Your Pet Will Also Need Naps and Downtime
Talking about your pet being a part of your wedding day, means that it is a big change for your four-legged baby. You know that your dog spends most of the afternoon napping, so you can feel all the change that your pet will be experiencing on your wedding day. While the excitement of your wedding day will surely be keeping your pet alert and energized for much of the day, your paw-friend will still need downtime. Make sure that there is enough space at your wedding venue for your pet and the pet-sitter to relax and unwind while still relishing your wedding day celebration, and if necessary, arrange for your pet sitter to take your adorable little friend home at a designated time.
So, summing everything up, all we want to say is that there is no denying that dogs are indeed a part of our family! However, they are not always perfect wedding guests, but they are important people when it comes to your wedding day members. As dedicated doggie parents ourselves, we know and agree with that! We believe that a doggo is the cutest and the most lovable member of any family, and as such, one must include them on their wedding day but make it a pet-friendly wedding celebration. When everything is done right to have a pet-friendly wedding, we can assure you that there is going to be paw-sitivity to your wedding day! Well, last but not the least, the key to having a paw-sitive experience on your wedding day is to plan your pet-friendly wedding ahead of time.
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