15 Adorable Ways to Include Your Dog in Your Wedding

Can’t imagine your big day without your best friend? Let’s face it – including your dog in your wedding will make the happiest day of your life even happier. Besides finding the perfect wedding dress and venue, what can beat a puppy-turned-groomsman in a dog tuxedo? (Dislaimer: We don’t recommend letting him be the ring-bearer, just in case). More and more dog lovers are finding creative ways to include their dogs in their wedding celebrations. All you need is an adorable puppy, some dog wedding attire, and a talented photographer to seamlessly include your dog in all of your wedding day festivities. These adorable weddings, captured by talented wedding photographers with a penchant for pups, show you how to make the day special for your pet, too.

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A perfect pup-osal

Via Reddit

Basically, a guaranteed “yes.”

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Save the Date

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Who can forget your wedding date when it’s announced via Golden Retriever?

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Remind the groom who's boss

Finnegan Photography

Her dog will always hold a special place in her heart      

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Plan the puptials

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If the bride and groom both have dogs, why not throw them a wedding, too?

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Enlist a flower pup

Annabella Charles Photography

This pup takes her flower-carrying job very seriously.

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Craft a lush leash

Lacie Hansen Photography

This baby's breath and rose covered leash is breathtaking.

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Take a moment with your pup

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Make sure the photographer is on hand to capture the special moment. 

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Carry the train

Nicole Ryan Photography

Not sure if he’s doing this correctly…

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Get a good-luck kiss

Tiffany McClure Photography

Just don’t mess up your makeup! Or, do.

tiffanymcclure.com

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Make a grand entrance

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Don’t worry, a puppy won’t steal your spotlight. 

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Walk ‘em down the aisle

Melissa Fuller Photography

And here we have a wedding ceremony that gets it right. 

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The best-groomed groomsman

Finnegan Photography

There’s the best man, and then there’s man’s best friend.

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Get a dog’s eye view

gopro.com

Go-Pro sells dog-harnesses for their hands-free camera. How cool would it be to view the ceremony and reception from your dog’s POV (and save on a videographer, right?) 

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Save a dance

Justin DeMutiis Photography

We won’t judge you for choosing a song like “Who Let the Dogs Out” or “Hound Dog.“

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Customize your cake

Dog Wedding Cake Toppers by Laurie Valko

These cake toppers ensure that your pups don’t feel left out of your big day.

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