18 Fetching Wedding Ideas for Dog Lovers
Yes, dogs in suits are adorable—but not always practical.
We've all seen those precious pictures of puppy ring bearers and Dogs of Honor, but sometimes it's just not possible to include your dog in the actual wedding! Perhaps the venue doesn't allow animals...or your mom is allergic...or you'd rather do without the slobber on your $2,000 dress...
If you can't bring your pooch to the party, take note! We've listed 18 pawsitively awesome ways to incorporate your dog(s) into the big day—without having them physically present.
1. Make them the star of your Save The Dates.
2. Get porcelain pup ring holders for your detail shots.
Penny Photographics | La Estancia Bella
3. Rock their squishy face on your socks.
The Venue at Murphy Lane | Katey Penton Photography
4. Or wear them on your shoes!
Kate Spade | Michael and Carina Photography
5. Use a plush version of your pup for the ring bearer pillow...
Aaron Monroe | Natural History Museum of L.A. County | Xoxo Weddings | Simply Stated Stationery | Walden Floral LA
6. Or let them greet guests on the ceremony welcome sign!
Miss Design Berry | Root Photography
7. Put your dog's mug on an actual mug—or cocktail cup!
Infinite Events | LeFebvre Photography
8. Name your signature cocktail in their honor.
9. Or get koozie wedding favors with a hand-drawn illustration.
Gorge Crest Vineyards | Maria Lamb Photography | Ink + Splatter Design | Seventh Stem Floral Design Co
10. Allow them to escort guests to their seats...
Caroline Tran | Amorology | Brightly Designed
11. Or have them grace the table numbers.
New Leaf Restaurant and Bar | Ahmet Ze
12. Order some cute custom-printed favor bags...
13. And make it known that love is a four-legged word!
The Fox And The Hare Photography
14. Use a cardboard cutout to let them join in the photo booth fun…
15. And turn an artistic portrait of your pooch into the guest book!
16. Include your canine on the cake topper...
Scott's Gardens | Eric James Photography
17. Or let them steal the sweet spotlight!
The Inn at Round Barn Farm | Erin Covey Creative | Sweet Simone's | a schoolhouse garden
18. And finally, there's no better way to honor your furbaby than by donating to a dog-friendly cause.
Up The Creek Farms | Bully Up Rescue
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