I have a dog called Bella. She's a loveable Doberman who I spend far more time with than even my closest friends and I can't imagine a wedding day without her cheeky face by my side. If your best buddy is pawsome or your babies are 4 legged then naturally you may want them to play a part in your wedding day too. How do you include your furry friend and keep the day stress free? Here are 5 tips to have the pawfect day with your furry friend.
Confirm That Your Venue Allows Animals. The first thing you want to ensure is that pets are welcome at your venue and any restrictions the venue has. If finding somewhere pet friendly is your priority there is a wealth of options of venues who welcome pets.
Get Your Pet to Buddy Up. It's always fun to have a date for a wedding and if your pet has a designated buddy who will be beside them they are going to have a good time. A friend with treats (and poo bags) is wonderful but for the ultimate stress free solution consider hiring a professional chaperone.
Let Your Guests Know In Advance. Believe it or not some people aren't into animals (yes I'm shocked too). Whether it is phobias, allergies or another reason they want to avoid your furry friend, it is advisable to avoid any kafuffle on the day by making sure these people know your pet is coming.
Notify your photographer. Make sure you let your photographer know if you would like to include your pet in your wedding pictures so that they can get some creative inspiration for how to capture your family before the big day.
Give Your Pet A Role That They Will Enjoy. Before you assign your pet a role in the wedding consider what is most important to you. If you'd like your fur baby to be a ring bearer will you find it stressful if they don't perform as you expect on the day? You know your buddy the best so pick a role you'll both enjoy.