Incorporating Your Dog Into Your Wedding Day
If you’re anything like me, your dog is your best friend, your sidekick, and an essential
part of your life! Here in Colorado, we’re big dog people so it seems only natural to want
them incorporated into your wedding day. Here are a few things to think about when
you’re in the planning process to make sure they can be!
Select a Dog-Friendly Wedding Venue:
Pick a venue that fits not only your budget and aesthetic but is dog friendly! Be sure to
double check the venue's pet policy to see if there are any restrictions on having them
there.
Incorporate Them Into Your Timeline:
Do you want your dogs there for the whole day? Just for the first look photos? or at the
ceremony as well? Be sure to work with your photographer and wedding planner so their coming and going and special photos with them can be incorporated into the timeline.
Hire a Dog Assistant:
Having someone there that you know and trust to help with your dogs is so important to
keeping your mind at ease. You will need someone to hold their leashes in between
photos and make sure they have enough food, treats and water. Knowing that you have someone who can take them back to your hotel or house when they're tired or overstimulated will help ensure your day goes smoothly.
Practice Makes Perfect:
Your dog may be just as excited as you on your wedding day so you will want to make
sure to prepare them as much as possible. Familiarize your dog with walking on or off
leash in front of groups of people, especially if they are a bit anti-social. Don’t forget to incorporate any of the cute
accessories they may be wearing on the big day into your practice sessions. Things like floral dog collars or bow ties may come across so cute in photos and the day of but may be uncomfortable to them without practicing with them first.