Include your Beloved Pet in your Wedding!

Your pet is part of your family, so why not part of your wedding?  Some couples are agreeing and involving their pets somehow in their wedding.  For practical reasons, dogs are the best choice. You may have your Labrador Retriever walk down the aisle instead of a flower girl. 

But before you make this decision, consider a few things.

• Will your ceremony venue allow pets?   Outdoor ceremonies will be more open to allowing your pet, so just to be safe, ask first.
• Will you be photographing your pet?  Photographers are great with pets.  Ask yours if they’ve ever photographed a pet with the wedding party before.
• Be sure to have a handler on the big day.  You will be very busy and it’s a good idea to have someone dedicated to taking care of your pet’s needs and making sure he is safe.
• If your pet is going to be in the ceremony, consider having them escorted down the aisle or even transported down the aisle in a wagon.
• Do you want to dress up your pet?  Will they tolerate being in their outfit for the length of your wedding?
• Assess your pet’s temperament.  Will your pet be able to handle larger crowds?  Are they trained not to jump on people?  If you don’t think they’d be comfortable around the whole wedding scene, consider just having them a part of a few pictures.

So, you’ve decided that your dog is going to walk down the aisle before you as your flower girl?  Would you still like flower petals scattered before you walk down to meet your groom?  Sheryl Bass, vice-president of Pawsitively Purrfect Products, LLC solved this problem for her wedding and created a product and a business that is remarkable.  The “Pet Petal Pullcart” is a lightweight removable cart attaching to a pet’s shoulder harness and, when pulled, distributes flower petals.  The cart itself weighs less than two pounds. It can be painted white with opalescent glitter and may include custom labeling of bride and groom’s names on a “bumper sticker,” upon request.   It is made according to your pet’s measurements.  View the video of  the “Pet Petal Pullcart”.  Sheryl warns that if you fear being overshadowed by your pet, you may want to reconsider.  However, using the Pet Petal Pullcart will provide unique, memorable highlights of your wedding.

Your wedding is your day and you want to have everyone near you that you love.  When this includes your pet, consider all the aspects of having your dog or other animal near you on this special day.

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