If you’re a dog lover, your furry companions have likely shared some of the most significant moments of your life. Why should your wedding day be any different? Here’s an insider’s take on the top ways to include your dogs in your wedding day. Make sure your four-legged friends coincide beautifully with your big day without upstaging the groom!
Designate a Doggy Attendant
Your dog deserves a special role in your wedding, just like your human friends do. Appoint a dog-loving friend or hire a professional handler to ensure your pet stays safe and happy throughout the day! This way, you can breathe easy knowing someone has their eyes on your pup at all times, allowing you to focus on soaking in every moment of your wedding day.
Capture Pre-Wedding Moments
Some of the most heartfelt photos occur in the moments leading up to the ceremony. Invite your dogs to join in the pre-wedding preparations for candid, emotional shots that will forever remind you of the love that filled the air. Whether they’re lounging in your lap as you get your hair styled or adding a touch of playfulness to the scene, these photos make your pre-ceremony preparations even more memorable.
Feature Them in Your Ceremony
Next, consider giving your dogs a role in the ceremony! Let them play bridesmaid, groomsman, or ring bearer—just ensure their attire suits their role! Remember to rehearse with your dogs beforehand so they’re comfortable with their responsibilities. As a photographer, I can assure you that these moments result in some of the most charming and genuine wedding photos!
Plan a Doggy Photoshoot
Another creative way to include your dogs on your wedding day is by planning a dedicated photo session with them. Set aside time during the day to pose with your pups at a scenic location. As your photographer, I’ll ensure your dogs look picture-perfect!
Serve Up Doggy Favors
Show your guests the abundance of your love for your pups by incorporating dog-themed favors or treats at your wedding. Personalized doggy treat bags can serve as favors, or you could set up a “dog bar” featuring treats for their own furry friends at home. This unique favor idea acts as both a delightful surprise and a catalyst for conversation among guests. You can even use photos of them in the decor!
Including your dogs in your wedding day is as joyous as it is meaningful. From the ceremony itself to the photos and favors, your dogs will add a special layer of love and happiness to your celebration. As a dedicated photographer and friend to dogs, I can’t recommend these ways to include your furry friends enough! Now that you know how to celebrate with your pups, I’d love to help you capture these memories. Contact me today to discuss how we can create breathtaking photos that include your cherished furry family members on your special day!
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One of the single most important details of planning your wedding is to hire a photographer. The decision to hire Wandering Wilde Media was the easiest and best one we could have made for our wedding! Being from out of state, Sarah made it so easy for us to talk through email/text and she was willing to do whatever she could to make our day awesome! Sarah is very accommodating of what is important to you. She even met up with us before our wedding to pick out a few spots to get photos taken after the wedding and even made time for our engagement photos when we happened to be out in the area months before the wedding. Sarah + Isaac work great together as a team and we couldn’t be happier with our photos and videos! Thank you!
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