30 Best Dog Wedding Ideas to Make Your Pup the Star of Your Nuptials
How sweet would having a dog of honor be?
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Much like your future husband or wife, your pup is always there for you. That's why we've rounded up some of our favorite dog wedding ideas that will pay homage to your best furry friend during your nuptials. Believe it or not, there are lots of ways to do so. Have your dog accompany you down the aisle or act as your ring bearer or flower girl. If that's not enough for you, some brides have even "asked" their pets to be their bridesmaid or maid of honor and stand with them at the front of the altar.
But depending on where you're having your event, your venue may not allow weddings with dogs. If that's the case, there are still plenty of memorable dog wedding ideas that will honor your four-legged friend. Try placing photos of your pup throughout your venue in the form of table numbers, place cards, or other stationery. Looking for a way to get really creative? Send your guests home with "doggie bags" and cookies in the shape of your dog. With so many dog wedding ideas to choose from, you may just end up including all of them—and we fully support that.
Make Them Your Dog of Honor
Sure, you'll have your actual maid of honor right by your side, but what about your four-legged best friend? We think he or she deserves a spot next to you at the altar too.
Photography by Revival Photography
Dog Photo Table Number
Put the thousands of photos you have of your dog to use by making them into table numbers. Your guests will love seeing them too!
Photography by Sarah Jayne Photo Co.
Make a Custom Leash
Planning on having your dog walk you down the aisle? Dress them up with a DIY leash.
Get the tutorial at Something Turquoise.
Dog-Inspired Cookies
Pay homage to your furry friend with a sweet treat. These were created by ABCD Cakes to honor the bride's two dogs.
Photography by A.J. Dunlap
Dog-Inspired Place Cards
If you're a true dog lover, you'll want to see your best friend everywhere on your wedding day. That's why Lilyput Weddings and Events crafted these place cards featuring the couple's pup.
Photography by Photography by Lauryn
Save the (Doggone) Date
Kick things off, canine style, with a dog-themed save-the-date. We can't think of a more adorable way to announce your wedding day.
Photography by The Lees Photography
Send So-Cute Seals
Seal your wedding invitations with a "woof"! Stationer Phylecia Sutherland hand-illustrated this perfect pooch and turned it into a stamp to impress on gold wax seals.
Get Ready Together
Will you and your bridesmaids get ready together? Let your little guy or girl tag along.
Photography by Milou + Olin Photography; planning by Mango Muse Events
Incorporate Sweet Symbols
If you're planning a destination wedding where you can't take your dog, pack a reminder, like the cute Corgi illustration on these wooden hangers by calligrapher Kristen Khan of Inkchanted Paper and Designs.
Dress Them Up
Dogs in weddings should look just as dapper as the rest of the wedding party. Think bow-ties and tuxedos for boys, floral collars and tutus for girls.
Photography by Gina Paulson Photography, planning by Gather Events
Dub Him Best Man('s Best Friend)
Would any of your other pals look this good in a tux?
Photography by Karlee K Photography
Don A-dog-able Accessories
If you can't have your best friend by your side because of venue rules, you might as well wear your love for him on your sleeve—literally—with cute cufflinks.
Photography by The Lees Photography
Include Your Furbaby In Bridal Party Pics
Snap a few shots holding him or her.
Photography by Dennis Kwan Photography, planning by Gather Events
Steal a Good Luck Kiss
Pets are known to help reduce anxiety. Before you walk down the aisle, spend a few moments snuggling your sweet pooch.
Photography by Stephanie Yonce Photography
Post a Friendly Reminder
Remember that before you found forever love, you had puppy love.
Photography by Turner Photography
Take a Family Photo
Typically in weddings, two become one—but in your case, it's three. Snap your first "family" photo together on the big day.
Photography by Lindsay Collette Photography, planning by Antonia Christianson Events
Appoint a Furry Flower Girl or Ring Bearer
Let the ring bearer or flower girl walk your pup down the aisle.
Photography by Dennis Kwan Photography, planning by Gather Events
Carry Your Dog Instead of a Bouquet
Swap flowers for a furball. This bride, a dog trainer at Pitties Love Peace, had her bridesmaids carry rescue dogs instead of bouquets down the aisle. While you might not be able to borrow this many sweet creatures, you could always cradle your own cutie.
Say "I Do(g)"
Let him or her stand up with you (or sit in the front row) when you recite your vows.
Photography by Karlee K Photography
Take a "Just Married" Walk
Enjoy some private time between the ceremony and reception soaking up your first few moments as a married couple. A walk with your dogs is the perfect way to get away (and capture some more cute photos).
Photography by Karlee K Photography
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