Your wedding is here and all of your loved ones are gathering to watch, all except one. What happens when your furry friends aren’t there on your big day, but you always dreamed they would be. We have grown accustomed to living in a world where pets are destined to stay home waiting for our return, but things are changing and so our lifestyles with our pets! In today’s wedding culture, animals are commonly included in a few fun ways, and we want to show if you how your furry babies can be part of your special day!

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One of the most popular ways we see pets involved are during the ceremony, as they trot down the isle. Dress up your best pal in a floral collar or floral crown and have them make a special entrance with you or your loved one. This is such a cute way to include your dogs, cats and other pets on your wedding day. Dressing up your friends in fresh flowers is a great way to keep fluidity in your wedding décor. Have fun while dressing them up in flowers galore and watch the cutest walk down the aisle you’ve ever seen.

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Another way to include animals in your wedding day is often cultural but can also be for personal desire. Some cultures that include animal involvement are European and Southeast Asian weddings, but not to limit. In Greek weddings, it is often found that the bride comes in on a donkey riding up the hills of the islands while some Indian weddings include riding a horse or even a beautiful elephant to their ceremony site. If these rituals are not part of your culture or your religion, that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with it. Depending on where your wedding is taking place, you can add a fun twist to your big day by including horses, donkeys, alpacas and more. This is a special and unique way to include animals in your wedding ceremony if you have a passion and love for them.

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Lastly, it’s okay to have your furry friends there just as company. Maybe they’re not taking part in the rituals but they can of course show up to be part of your family pictures and emotional support for your big day. Adding in a sweet doggie bed to sit by the sweetheart table, or dressing your pets in fresh flowers and even signs to announce your presence makes your day personalized for you and you’re loved on. Our pets are such a big part of our lives and it’s important to include them in our most special day, if that’s what we desire. Enjoy your special moments, and don’t let anyone tell you you’re crazy for wanting your fur babies to walk you down the aisle!

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