Father & Dog Matching Outfit Ideas (Perfect for Weddings)

A father-and-dog duo in matching outfits is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser — especially at a wedding. Whether it's the groom and his pup or a dad and the family dog, here are outfit ideas that look coordinated and effortlessly cute.

Classic & formal

For a black-tie wedding, pair a tuxedo with a Black Bow Tie for the dog. Timeless, sharp, and always photogenic.

Navy & gold

A navy suit with a Navy Bow Tie on the pup looks modern and elegant — add gold accents to elevate it.

Rustic & relaxed

For a barn or garden wedding, coordinate with a plaid or earthy tone like the Brown & Burgundy Plaid Bow Tie.

Match the wedding palette

If the wedding has a signature color, echo it in both dad's accessories and the dog's bow tie — for example a Sage Green Bow Tie for a garden palette.

Get the matching human bow ties

For dad and the little ones, Handmade Bow Tie's Daddy & Me sets come in coordinated adult and kids sizes, so the whole family — dog included — can match. Shop the exact wedding shade on their shop-by-color page.

Tips for great photos

• Coordinate, don't clone — echo the color, not the whole outfit.
• Keep the dog's collar comfortable and well-fitted.
• Have treats on hand to catch that perfect shot.

The takeaway

Father-and-dog matching is easy: pick a shared color or the wedding palette, match the formality, and keep the pup comfortable. The photos will be some of the day's most memorable.