How to Include Pets in your Wedding, Best Tips and Ideas Ever!

Do you know how to include pets in your wedding? We bring you a ton of fabulous advice and the cutest and most original ideas to have pets in weddings.

The maid of honor holding the bride’s bouquet. Photo: kdrouetphotography UK.

Paws down, having pets in your wedding will make for a memorable experience. A new cool trend exploding in popularity among animal lovers. With your furry or feathery friend by your side as you tie the knot, your special day will carry that cuteness in a unique and fun way.

Of course, our pets being family and a huge part of our day-to-day life, it’s only natural to include them in your big day festivities. Check out these ideas and tips on how to include pets in your wedding.

What to Consider Before Including Pets in your Wedding

If you are having pets in your wedding, there are a few things you must consider.

First, what do you envision your pet doing at your wedding?

Are you going full doggo with your wedding plans, or you just need Buddy to look sharp in a tuxedo? An integral part or just a bystander? Will your cat pose for a styled photoshoot or will you have your beloved horse wear a flower crown? Of course, if your wedding venue does not allow pets, Bella may have to miss out on being the ring bearer.

Grooming!

You want your pal to look her best. Because all dogs are beautiful right? But if you combine them with a fresh ‘do and some pretty florals or bows, you’ve reached a whole new level of cuteness!

Beautifully groomed, this Bichon Frise is ready to walk down the aisle with the flower girls.

Professional groomer Julie Cohen of Atlanta, recommends at least one grooming session before the wedding and another one the day of.

Some breeds, like Schnauzers, Bichon Frise or Poodles should get started on a grooming schedule at least six weeks before the wedding.

Julie Cohen, groomer extraordinaire, gives us amazing advice to have our furry pals looking their best at weddings. Atlanta.

Know your pets’ temperament

It would help you in deciding the role you’d would want them to play come the big day. Can your pet endure hordes of strangers and loud music? Does Missy like being around people, or does she growl or hiss at strangers? Does Charlie get restless after a while of being petted?

If your pet is the latter, set aside a specific area for your dog—visible but not touchable by loving, petting guests. You may also restrict your pet’s appearance to a specific moment or to a casual or styled photoshoot.

This Yorkie is loving the attention! Photo: Ava Moore Photography.

He’s family after all, so why not have the first dance? Photo: your perfect wedding photographer UK.

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