Incorporating Your Pets in Your Wedding
Your wedding day is a celebration of love, not just between you and your partner, but also with your cherished pets. Here are creative ways to incorporate your pets into your big day, ensuring they are part of the celebration while keeping everything organized and stress-free.
Photos Only
Not sure your pet can handle a whole wedding? Start your wedding day by including your pets in the pre-ceremony photography session before everyone arrives. Your photographer can capture candid moments of your pets wearing cute accessories, like a bow tie or floral collar. Coordinate with your photographer to ensure they are comfortable working with animals, and have treats on hand to keep your pets engaged and happy.
Ceremony
Have a pet that loves everyone and is well trained? Have them walk down the aisle as a ring bearer or as a member of the wedding party. Make sure you have someone to walk with them. If the whole ceremony might be too long, have them walk down the aisle and then have someone to take them back out.
Special Shout-Outs
If it’s not feasible to have your pet at your wedding, you can add a small paragraph to your wedding program expressing your love for them and their importance in your lives. It’s a simple yet meaningful way to acknowledge their presence and significance on this special day.
Another way to include pets that can’t be in attendance is to include them through your bar service. You can have cocktail napkins with their names and/or pictures, name the bar after them, or name a signature drink after them.
Photobooth Props
Want everyone to get a picture with your pet? Bring a prop for your photobooth: think cutouts of their faces, themed hats, or even paw print stamps. This will allow guests to have fun with the theme and capture memorable photos to take home.
Hire a Pet Service
For your peace of mind on your wedding day, consider hiring a professional pet service such as Wags of Love to look after your pets. They will ensure your pets are well-cared for, comfortable, fed and safe, allowing you to enjoy your special day without worry.
Your wedding day can be made even more special and memorable by including your pets. Careful planning and consideration will ensure that both you and your furry friends have a joyous and unforgettable experience.
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