When two pet parents get engaged and decide to tie the knot, they often want to include their fur children in the festivities in some way. Due to traveling, venue restrictions, the pet’s personality, etc. it can really depend on how involved they can truly be. I wanted to give you some ideas on ways to include your pets in your wedding planning and on the big day.

The engagement announcements…

Feature your pup in your announcements – whether they are mailed or virtual! Take some photos with the rings on your pup’s nose or even their paw on top of both your hands.

While you’re getting ready…

If your pets can’t be at the ceremony, having them around while you get ready is a good option. You can get some photos with them once you’re all put together and have those memories forever.

In the ceremony…

If your dog has the personality for it and you select a venue that will allow it, have your dog in the bridal party! They could be the ring bearer, the flower pup, or even a bridesmaid. Get them their own ‘formal wear’ and a pretty leash that matches your colors and they’ll fit right in!

Name a drink after them…

You can honor your beloved pet with a specialty cocktail named after them on your drink menu! One of my friends and her sister both did this and even got some custom menu signs made with drawings of the dogs. It was adorable.

Around the cake…

You can feature a custom figurine or even in the cake topper with the bride and groom with your cake display. There was a cute example I saw recently that actually had the little figurine at the bottom of the cake look like it took a little nibble out of it already – just like most pups would!

A cardboard cutout…

I’ve seen this one before and it’s both fun and tongue in cheek. Get a life-size cutout of your pet and have it at the reception. Maybe set up over by the dessert or even near the head table.

Those are some ideas I’ve seen that worked really well and I hope they inspire you! P.S. I do shoot wedding photography on occasion if you’re interested or maybe you want that custom engagement shoot with your pups – consider someone who specializes in pets like myself!

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