Paws, Promises & Pure Love: Why Including Your Dog in Your Wedding Feels So Right

Close your eyes for a moment and picture your wedding day. The air is buzzing with excitement, your heart is racing, and somewhere in the middle of it all, you see them: your dog, trotting toward you with a little bow tie or a flower crown, tail wagging like they know this is one of the happiest days of your life.

Can you feel it? That little extra warmth in your chest? That’s the magic of including your pups on your wedding day.

Our dogs are more than pets. They’re family. They’ve been there through all the moments leading up to this one: the late-night talks, the quiet snuggles after a stressful day, the long walks where you dreamed about your future together. Having them there as you promise forever to the love of your life just feels right, like they’re saying, “Yep, I approve. This is our person, too.”

And it’s not just about the cuteness, it’s about the memories. Imagine the photos: your pup happily sitting at your feet during the ceremony, or running across the grass during golden hour, ears flying in the breeze. These are the moments you’ll cherish forever because they’re a real reflection of your family, exactly as it is - fur, paws, slobbery kisses and all.

Some couples worry it might be too chaotic to include a dog in their wedding, but there are simple ways to make it stress-free:

• Have a trusted friend or sitter bring them for just the ceremony and portraits.

• Let them wear a floral collar, bandana, or bow tie to match your vibe.

• Give them a role (ring bearer? honorary “dog of honor”?).

• And don’t forget a few treats to keep them happy and camera-ready.

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Because at the end of the day, when you look back at your wedding photos, you’ll want to see all the hearts that mean the most to you, and your dog’s is definitely one of them.

So go ahead, imagine that moment again. You, the love of your life, and your pups - wagging tail, happy smile -

right there in the middle of it all. Doesn’t that feel like the kind of day you’ll never forget?