Your wedding day is one of the most special days of your life. It is a day to celebrate with all of your loved ones, family, and friends from near and far. For a lot of people, their loved ones include a furry four-legged companion, as well. Those that consider their pet as a part of their family cannot imagine such a special day without their baby by their side. After all, they are the ones you probably spend the most time with, day in and day out. It only make sense that such a special family member is a part of the joyous celebration, as well!
Including your pet in your wedding day can mean anything from having them come by for a few photos to actually having them walk down the aisle. Whether their role in your day is big or small, it is always very special.
Your pet will need a little more attention than a typical guest, however, and you’ll want to consider their needs on the day of to ensure they are happy and comfortable. So here are a few tips for including your pet in the wedding day!
CONSIDER YOUR PET’S PERSONALITY
You want your pet to be happy and comfortable on the day of, and do not want to cause any unnecessary stress or anxiety for them or for you! Ask yourself how well they do in unknown environments, in crowds, and around strangers.
INFORM YOUR VENDORS THAT YOU’LL BE INCLUDING YOUR DOG
Make sure you have permission from your venue to have your dog on property, let your planner know exactly when and where your pet will need to be on the day of and discuss the photos you’d like to include your dog in with your photographer ahead of time. Keeping everyone on the same page is important.
HIRE A PROFESSIONAL PET SITTER FOR THE BIG DAY
You will be able to easily relax when there is someone whose sole focus is on your dog. This will ensure you will not have to worry, your guests will be able to remain present, and most importantly, all of your pet’s needs will be met!
Did you include your pup in your wedding day? Give us your tips in the comments!
FairyTail Pet Care is a Licensed, Bonded & Insured company that offers a service to couples that want to include their pets in their wedding day. They take care of everything involved so that our furry friends are happy and comfortable on the day of and the couple will not have to worry about a thing.
To find out more about their services, visit their website or email them at woof@fairytailpet.com.
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Thank you ladies so much for these great tips!! Having a nanny service day of is so important so you don’t have to ask a family member or friend. Of course, you want everyone to enjoy themselves and not feel burdened, but you also want your baby taken care of and AT your wedding. Nanny services for your fur-babies day of wedding is CRUCIAL so you can feel at ease and enjoy your day!
Yes! Cosmo was there when I was getting ready and then after the ceremony we had photos with him. We decided that he would go to the boarding kennels after that so we didn’t have to worry about him. I’m so glad we had him there with us for part of it 🙂