On your wedding day you should be surrounded by the ones you love most and pets whether they be feathered or four-legged they are no exception to that rule. More and more couples are opting to incorporate their fur-babes into their wedding. Some couples have their dogs/cats/potbelly pigs walk down the aisle but if you’re looking for other options we’ve rounded up a few alternatives plus tips that’ll make sure your pet-friendly wedding is smooth sailing.

Expect the unexpected. Animals are unpredictable by nature, so having a backup plan is imperative! What will you do if their little outfit is lost in all the wedding commotion? What’s the plan if your lil’ sweetie acts out or isn’t feeling well? Of course, we hope that everything goes off without a hitch, but our motto is hope for the best and plan for the worst.
Have an exit strategy. What is your post-ceremony pet exit-strategy? More than likely, you won’t want them to stay throughout the night’s festivities (and to be fair they probably won’t want to either), so consider how and who will be getting them home after you say “I do.”
Know your pet. You know your baby better than anyone else does, so be realistic! If they’ve never sat still or obeyed a command, your wedding may not the right time to put them on full display.
Practice. Practice makes perfect isn’t just for humans. Before the big day, get your furry, feathered, or otherwise coated friend into the groove of posing or walking down the aisle.
Check in with your venue. Some venues have strict no pet policies so be sure to ask while touring and double check those contracts!

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HOW WILL YOU BE SHARING YOUR SPECIAL DAY WITH YOUR FURRY ONES?

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It is becoming more and more common for couples to include their furry best friends as their ultimate wedding guests. It just wouldn’t be your special day without your favorite member of the family, right?

Today, we're sharing some adorable and unique ways to incorporate your fur baby into your big day. You won't believe how many venues allow dogs on-site, so if it's important to you, remember to ask when touring locations!

Paper Goods
Show them off on your stationary – including napkins, signs and programs to name a few!

Photo | Cassidy Carson — Photo | Cassidy Carson

Photo | Natalie Watson — Photo | Natalie Watson

Honorary Guest
Assign your pooch the role of ring bearer, dog of honor or best dog. There are several ways dress them in order to help them look adorable while walking down the aisle.

Photo |  From Jens Lens // Florals | Celebrate Dallas — Photo | From Jens Lens // Florals | Celebrate Dallas

Photo | Jillian Zamora Photograhy // Florals | Celebrate Dallas — Photo | Jillian Zamora Photograhy // Florals | Celebrate Dallas

Wedding Favors
Your guests will surely love edible favors featuring your fur baby!

Photo | Justin Milton Photography — Photo | Justin Milton Photography

Photo | Ruth Eileen Photography — Photo | Ruth Eileen Photography

Photo | Taylor Lord Photography — Photo | Taylor Lord Photography

You can even offer wedding favors for other furry friends!

Photo | Amalie Orange Photography — Photo | Amalie Orange Photography

Cake Topper
Make the cake even sweeter by incorporating them as your cake topper.

There are so many creative ways for couples to show their love for their dogs on such a special day in their lives. We'd love to hear how you plan on showing off your pet at your wedding!