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our four-legged friends

12/27/2017

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your best friend to always be by your side

Colorado wedding planner, pet wedding planner, doggie wedding, vail wedding, destination weddings, mountain wedding planner
Do you have someone in your life who you couldn't imagine walking down the aisle without? I'm talking about your dog of course. Our furry friends play such an important role in our lives and our relationships that it might be hard to have them miss out on the big day!  It is becoming increasingly more popular to have pets at wedding ceremonies and before you decide to buy them a little doggie bow-tie, take a look at some of these tips to ensure a great time for you and your pup!
1. The most important thing to consider is how comfortable your dog will feel. It may mean a lot to you to have them there, but consider your dog's personality.  If they adapt well to new places and don't mind large crowds of people then they will be just fine.  But if your dog has a lot of anxiety and will be frightened, it may be best to think of just doing family pictures some other time. 
2. What role will your dog have? Will they just be a guest of honor or are the going to walk down the aisle carrying the rings? If you are giving your dog a starring role make sure your pet is well-behaved because it can turn into a wild goose-chase very quickly! They may also get spooked depending on the venue location (i.e if your in the mountains and there is other wildlife) or with the large group of people watching them trot away. 
3. Talk to your venue. Depending on where you are, some venues will not allow pets of any kind (or possibly only allow service dogs).  Talk to the managers and see what the rules & regulations are.
​4. Designate a handler. Before, during and after there ceremony have a family member or close friend be in charge of your furry companion.  You and your loved one will be whisked from here to there and back again so adding a dog to that plate will be too much. This way you know your pup is safe, happy, and not getting into any trouble.
5. Have a ride home for your dog. Some venues will allow dogs for the ceremony but they will not be allowed in the reception hall.  So make arrangements in advanced for someone to take your dog home or for someone to pick them up. 
6. Talk to your photographer beforehand! You definitely want to get some awesome shots of your dog on the big day so make sure they are aware to set a little time aside for a little dog friendly photoshoot! (And maybe bring a bag of treats to help them look the camera as well). 
Colorado wedding planner, pet wedding planner, doggie wedding, vail wedding, destination weddings, mountain wedding planner
Colorado wedding planner, pet wedding planner, doggie wedding, vail wedding, destination weddings, mountain wedding planner
Colorado wedding planner, pet wedding planner, doggie wedding, vail wedding, destination weddings, mountain wedding planner

PET FRIENDLY WEDDING PLANNERS

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RAYMOND BECK link
12/29/2017 09:56:11 am

I love this article! Dogs are totally part of the family and it's so awesome you took the time to remind people that bringing your four legged friends to the wedding is a great idea and how to make it work!

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CAra
12/29/2017 09:56:50 am

Oh my god all these dogs!!! Every wedding deserves to have mans best friend as a part of Its wedding party!

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Fran Jorgensen link
12/29/2017 01:08:45 pm

You always come up with the best articles and help! I think to have your 4 legged friend on your day would be super fun, but it would add an extra layer of things to worry about no doubt!

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sarah
12/29/2017 01:40:50 pm

Oh these photos just warm my heart.... 4 leg friends are so sweet. I love watching our kids and dogs interact together!

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Stevie
12/29/2017 02:46:28 pm

Oh I love all of these pet-friendly photos. And these are all such great tips!!

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teri link
12/29/2017 02:47:19 pm

I love when couples include their furbabies in their wedding day plans! These are great tips for couples to think about ahead of time!

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Sarah Davis link
12/29/2017 05:24:33 pm

What a good idea for a blog post! These furbabies are so sweet!! I love having four legged friends at weddings.

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Laura P link
12/29/2017 06:21:00 pm

I couldn't imagine a wedding without my furry friends. Great tips for pet owners.

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Twinspirational link
12/29/2017 07:40:56 pm

What great advice. We are starting to see more dogs at weddings, and some of our friends treat their pets on par with children.

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Alyssa Bouma
12/29/2017 08:44:27 pm

this is such great advice about bringing your pup to your wedding. i've seen it done well, and done poorly!! i feel so bad for the pups when they get stressed out, so it's so important to make sure they are comfortable!

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Jan link
12/29/2017 09:33:18 pm

OMG I love the idea of having your dog on your wedding. I capture few weddings with their dog and it's so precious!

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Kristin link
12/30/2017 06:59:16 am

So many great tips! Especially for those Colorado brides, when I think everyone is a dog owner! With details planned out, having your dog be a part of the wedding could provide such great memories!

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Sarah Holladay
12/30/2017 12:29:31 pm

What great ideas for incorporating your pets into your wedding! This is exactly why I always recommend couples have a wedding planner. Your expertise and wisdom helps you create unique experiences for each one, but you're also able to think through the ins and outs of execution. I love your work and your creative ideas!! Colorado is blessed to have Sweet Paired at their service!

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Jackie link
12/30/2017 08:34:55 pm

Loved this article! My fur babies are everything to be so this is much needed advice for when I try to integrate them into my wedding day!

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