Should Your Dog Match the Groom or the Best Man?

If your dog is part of the wedding, a fun question comes up: should they match the groom or the best man? There's no wrong answer, but a few factors can help you decide. Here's how to choose.

Match the groom if…

• Your dog is walking with or standing beside the groom.
• You want the "his little sidekick" look for photos.
• The dog is central to your love story and you want them front and center.

A sleek, formal Black Bow Tie pairs perfectly with a classic groom's tuxedo.

Match the best man if…

• The best man is handling the dog during the ceremony.
• Your dog is officially part of the groomsmen lineup.
• You want the groom to stand out on his own.

In that case, coordinate the dog with the groomsmen's accent color — a jewel-toned bow tie or the wedding's feature shade works well.

Or split the difference

Match the dog to the whole wedding party's shared color, and they'll look coordinated with everyone — groom and best man included.

Dress the groom and best man

Whichever you choose, outfit the guys with handmade bow ties from Handmade Bow Tie — or a bow tie & pocket square set — then match your dog's collar color to theirs.

The takeaway

Whether your dog matches the groom or the best man comes down to their role and who's handling them. Decide based on the photos you want and the practical logistics — then dress your pup to match.