how could I include our 2 dogs in our wedding party?

Question

Thank you for your ideas, for all of you that understood my question. I am not asking you if I should include them or not, or if its lame or not. My dogs are girls and we have owend them for 13 yr +, We are having a wedding in our back yard on our private beach by the lake. If I could include our 2 cats I would do so, but they have a mind of their own. Since I do not have any kids or anyone to give me away, my initial idea to bring them down the "aisle" myself instead of having a bouquet, btw for all of you weirdos I would not toss the dogs in replacement of the bouquet

Answer 1

One word of caution...make sure the facility you are having the wedding/reception at will allow pets. Some will not let you bring your dogs. But, as long as you have a facility that will allow your pets there....Go for it!

This is what I'm doing for my own upcoming wedding:

I have two whippets, a male and a female. Loki (our male) will be wearing a collar with a black bow tie...Calypso (the female) will be wearing a collar with a veil-like piece attached to the back. Their leashes will be in complimentary colors to the bridesmaids gowns.

My youngest stepdaughter-to-be will be leading the dogs down the aisle. The dogs will be listed in the program as "Ring Security"...(Amusing because both of them are skinny and harmless friendly little things). We may or may not tie the rings to their collars....for security reasons, we will probably put fake rings on their collars, and actually have the Matron of Honor and the Best Man already have the real rings in their possession. (VERY expensive rings).

Once the dogs are at the end of the aisle, the matron of honor and best man will either remove the rings from their collars, or pretend to...and then my stepdaughter will sit down with the dogs until later in the ceremony, when she will be included with her older sister, her Dad and I in the Unity Sand Ceremony. Someone else will hold the dogs when she needs to come up for the Sand Ceremony.

My wedding is a beach themed wedding...and on the wedding cake there is a sandy beach (made with raw sugar). We are going to have ceramic figurines of our dogs with bowtie and veil, laying on the beach instead of a bride and groom.

We will be bringing their crates to the reception hall, in case the wedding gets to be too much for them. I'm also going to make sure one of my friends/family takes care of them for the evening after we head off to our hotel room for the night.

Ignore the "They are just dogs" type comments. Dogs are family, to real pet lovers...and this is your special day. If you want to have your dogs there, then you have every right to do so.

Answer 2

My cousin Miriam did this, and frankly most of the wedding guests thought she was loopy (and they were family). She had the wedding at her parent's house, and the 2 dogs walked down the "aisle" just like the bridesmaids did. You'd have to check with different facilities though, since it's likely many would not allow pets on the premises, so you may be very limited re the venue.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

My dogs have been more loyal and faithful than a lot of people in my life. To some people their pets are family. It's a great idea to include them in your special day. I think they make special embellishments to "dress up" your pet for weddings. Depending on their size they could either be walked or carried down the isle. If it's a short ceremony you can keep them right up front with you. If the ceremony is going to be in church you can make arrangements ahead of time to have a couple of friends sit up front with the dogs while your on the alter. After the vows have been exchanged they can then walk back down the isle with you. Best of luck to you on your wedding day.

Answer 5

i think that is such a cute ideal, i would dress then up in outfits a lil dress if a female dog and a tux if a male dog. i would put the rings on there collars have then sit up from by the bestman/maid of honor, i dont know if i would have them walk down the isle though that might be a lil hard cause they could get excited with alot of people around , if that was me i would just keep them up front an let them keep either the rings on them or just let them stand up there with your so to be husband an the best man... congrats an good luck

Answer 6

I hate to put the damper on things, but if you try to incorporate dogs into your wedding ceremony, it will be a recipe for disaster. Dogs are more unpredictable than kids, so I would just be careful. Good luck, and I hope what ever you do, it will be your best day ever. Happiness on your special day !

Answer 7

If you have both a female and male dog, then you walk with the female dog on a leash and the groom walk with the male dog on a leash. HAve them with a tux and a bride set-up that you either can make yourself or goto any pet store and find an outfit for them. I beilieve if you want them in your wedding, then they should be in it.
Don't feed them or give them water before walking down the aisle, if they are apt to do their business after. You don't want to be embarrased with their buisness.
After the I'do;s, then both walk with you and your husband back down the isle.

Answer 8

Buy a child sized jacket, or have them made, have ribbon - matching your Bridal party of course, on each ribbon you have a ring. The dogs each have one around their neck, secured with Velcro for easy to access. you could have the rings in a little velvet bag attached in same manor. Have a great day. All the best.

Answer 9

Including your furry family member in your wedding can be touching-and orchestrating it is not a "ruff" as you may think! Here's how to do it.

On your wedding day, you want to be surrounded by your entire family. Does that include Fido? It can: more and more couples are making their pets a part of the big day festivities. Red on to bone up on the basics.

List of Mutt-Dos
For starters, consider your pet's personality. Is he comfortable around strangers or does he bark up a storm? Think about where you'd like to hold your event. Pooches might not be permitted at a church, synagogue, or indoor reception venue, so check first. Once you've booked your spots, confirm the details. Is a security deposit required in case your dog has an accident? Will he have to be leashed? Once you're clear on the specifics, you embark on the big day plans.

Best Attendant in Show
You have many options for the part your pet can play. "A small dog or a cat could be carried down the aisle by a junior bridesmaid in a basket decorated with flowers", offers Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, a Dallas based wedding designer and author of Dog parties. She suggests having a larger dog walked on a leash made of ribbon with the bride's and groom's names printed on it. If you'd rather not give your pet an active role, you can display his photo, mention him in your toast, or include him on the "who's who" list in your ceremony program.

Doggy Duds
To up the fun factor, dress your canine in wedding-worthy attire. Try pinkbellygifts.com for pup-sized wedding gowns and tuxes, Quintessentialpet.com for a bow tie or Glamourdog.com for a tiara. To completely "collar-coordinate", ask your florist to fit Fido with a wreath in your wedding colors, or affix a single bloom to his collar.

Hush Puppy
If your dog will be taking part in your ceremony, you should arrange for him to be at the rehearsal so you can have him practice walking down the aisle with your or his escort. Someone should plan to hold the leash during the ceremony, and also to have treats and water on hand to quickly quell any disruptions. A relative or a responsible guest can plan to escort Fido out of the area if he becomes restless.

Party Poocher
If you don't want your pup around the entire time, arrange for his pickup or hire a dogsitter (perhaps your groomer or vet if you know him well). Arm your sitter with plastic bags and paper towels in case of accidents.

Bone Appetit
With all of the excitement, attention, and activity on your big day, your pet will have worked up a major appetite. Bring along some of his favorite food and serve it in a fancy or festive bowl. Most of all, remember to enjoy the party and your pet attendant's company. Happy tails to you!
-Betsy Goldberg and Anita K. Henry

Answer 10

I noticed that lots of people will jump on judging people letting their pets participate at a wedding party. Well, I let my dogs at my wedding party. My first dog was a present to my now hubby so he means a lot to us. He's been part of our family for almost 6 years and he has been through a lot of hard times with us. I couldn't imagine not including them because we know we are not having kids and they are our furry kids.

I guess my answer is it will depends on where you're having your party (if they will allow dogs) and will depend on your better half. I understand they are dogs and they will love you no matter how you treat them. We included them because it's a peace of mind for us (their humans) that they will always be part of our healthy relationship.

They weren't participant at my wedding but I dressed them up at the party with tuxedo and a dress. Like most of our guest, they miggled which helped us entertain everyone. Our guest were family and friends and knew how we love our dogs and they didn't judge us by dressing them up nor letting them stay.