Pets are a big part of our lives, and it’s not surprising that many couples want them to join in the nuptial celebration. Especially when your pet is something you share with your spouse. Here are five ways to include your pet in your wedding.
Add Your Pet to Your Wedding Favors
Wedding favors can be as simple as a tote bag with your wedding date and a photo of your pet. Shirts or sweatpants are another fun way to add your pet’s photo to an item along with your wedding date. Mugs or tumblers are fun, and guests can use them long after your wedding day; find fun photos of your pet or take some that go with your wedding theme.
Have Your Pet Be The Flower Girl or Ring Bearer
If your pet is well behaved, have someone walk them down the aisle as a participant. A flower girl or ring bearer is an important part of your ceremony, and nothing says you can’t add your pet to that part of the ceremony. Make sure you have a person who is familiar with your pet watching them and holding the rings or flowers until it’s time. Be sure the pet has enough time to acclimate to the wedding venue before the ceremony starts.
Have a Pet Inspired Cocktail and Accessories
Cocktails are a fun way to include your pets in your wedding. Use your favorite cocktail, or design a cocktail to go with your theme, and name the drink after your pet. Classic cocktails such as margaritas can be elevated or made different depending on your theme as a shout out to your pet. Have a drink menu with photos of your pets, and photos of pets on the stirrers. Napkins with photos of your pet are another fun way to include them in your cocktail hour.
Wear Photos of Your Pet as a Part of Your Wedding Day Ensemble
A unique idea to incorporate your pet into your wedding is to have a photo or design of your pet stitched onto an area of your gown or veil. Another option is to have your pet’s photo on a handkerchief you keep in your pocket. Adding a photo or design of your pet will not only keep them with you on your wedding day, but for years to come.
Pet Themed Desserts
Your pet can also be a part of your reception with pet themed treats. A dessert with a photo of your pet or a paw print design is a unique way to feature your pet. Cookies with photos or a paw print design are a fun way to feature your pet, and you’ll have the photos for years to come.
No matter how you incorporate your pet in your wedding, make sure everyone at the venue, and all your guests know ahead of time that your pet will be present. Check out our bridal collection if you’re in the market for a wedding dress.