How Your Dog Can Be Part of Your Love Story

Every couple has a story, and for dog people, the pup is almost always part of it. Maybe you met at the dog park, or adopted them together, or they were there through every season of your relationship. Here's how to honor that bond as you plan your future.

Tell your origin story

If your dog is part of how you met or grew together, weave that into your wedding — in your vows, your speeches, or a small sign at the ceremony. Guests love a good "and then there was the dog" moment.

Give them a role

Make it official. Your dog can be a ring bearer, flower dog, or "dog of honor," complete with a title on the program and a collar to match. A dressed-up piece like the Champagne Rustic Floral Collar gives them a proper look for the part.

Include them in the details

Feature your dog on your save-the-dates, cocktail napkins, or cake topper. Little touches like these celebrate them even if they can't attend the whole day.

Make it a family affair

If a child shares the ring-bearer or flower duties, match them to the dog with a handmade kids' bow tie from Handmade Bow Tie's Little Gentleman collection — or coordinate the whole family with their Daddy & Me sets.

Capture the bond

Make sure your photographer gets shots of all three of you. Years from now, those are the photos you'll treasure most.

Honor them if they can't be there

If your venue doesn't allow dogs — or your pup would be happier at home — you can still include them with a photo, a charm on your bouquet, or a mention in your vows.

The takeaway

Your dog helped write your love story, so let them share in the next chapter. Whether they're front and center or celebrated from afar, there's always a way to make them part of the day.