I want my puppy to walk down the Isle

DevinJaniceSchreck · July 2012

So what do you think, I want my puppy to walk down the isle with the rings with my little niece because he is a big part of our lives. He is a little dog.

Wiscisbliss · July 2012

There are lots of things to consider. Is your dog OK around lots of people? Who will take care of him before and after the ceremony? Does your venue allow dogs?

And... If you do go through with this, I absolutely would not put your real rings on any dog. Have the best man hold them.

KateJ10 · July 2012

pssst... "Aisle"

A puppy could be trouble. An older dog might be better. Not sure if you just call your dog your puppy since I do that sometimes with mine, even though he is older.

LetsHikeToday · July 2012

I love my dogs more than anything in the whole world and I'd never want them at my wedding.

kd.joseph · July 2012

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Yeah, I can just imagine the mess. Jumping on guest, decides to pee half way down the "aisle", eating the flowers. Who holds him while you say your vows and he's up the BM's dresses.

Dont mean to be harsh, but dogs need to stay home.

cheeseandrice · July 2012

You're getting married on an island?!

VeggieLove1022 · July 2012

For the dog's sake I would say this isn't a good idea. I'm sure he'd be terrified, especially if he started wandering around while walking down the aisle and people started yelling at him trying to coax him the right way.

[Deleted User] · July 2012

Dogs in weddings are super lame to me, IMO. BUT, I am also of the opinion that it's your wedding, so do what you want.

allisong23 · July 2012

You want your dogs to walk down the Isle of Man?

mbuckley85 · July 2012

I'm pretty sure my dog would use having our rings as an opportunity to create a scene out of Marley and Me...Something terrible would go wrong. I wouldn't do it. I don't feel like there is a place for a dog at a wedding ceremony.

pkontk · July 2012

My dad is a pastor and has officiated many a wedding. He LOVES his dog, but has said many times that animals do not belong at weddings, unless they are service animals.

daffydillie · July 2012

I have 4 dogs. One is a search and rescue dog, 2 weenie dogs that I do agility with, and a boxer aka as the old lady and she holds the couch down.I have family members wanting me to dress my dogs up and take them. I have YEARS of training dogs under my belt. My dogs regularly are out with the public and doing charity events. I love my dogs more than some people love their kids and I know that they would be fine, well except the old lady she would probably crawl into a pew and go to sleep. And I still dont think this is a good idea. I have only seen this work out well twice. It was a small intimate ceremony of a fellow trainer.

If you do decide to do this, I would sign your dog up for training classes.

koryn21 · July 2012

If you really want your dog involved in the day what about getting photos with the dog when you do pictures with FI or even while getting ready? I've seen some cute pictures on pinterest. This way you get lovely photos of your pooch on your big day and avoid the possible mishaps mentioned by other posters.

jb&p2013 · July 2012

Dogs at a wedding could go well, it depends on your expectations of behavior from the dog and what the dog is ACTUALLY capable of. My friends wedding had dogs. It was on a ranch, wide open fields and a tent, pretty informal. There were kegs of beer out front, we all hung out drinking for about an hour before the ceremony even started (including bride and groom). All the younger folks brougth tents to camp out in the pasture for the night (screw paying for hotel rooms). And yes, a good number of people brought their dogs. During the ceremony, all the dogs were wandering freely about amoung the seating, licking bridesmaids hands, ets. Not one of them did anything horrible like peeing in the aisle or eating decorations. The bride's dog at one point was sitting between her and the groom, staring up at the groom with his head cocked while they said their vows. It made an adorable picture. Now, all this may sound redneck as hell, but honestly, it was the coolest, most laid back yet absolutely beautiful and fun wedding I've been to yet. I doubt my own will top it. Nobody minded the 8 dogs running around. It created so many great photos, and was so fitting for the couple's personalities that everyone was talking about how it just made the wedding that much better.

You know your dog, and you know what you want. If your dog walking down the aisle is what you want, then go for it, so long as you know your dog can handle it. Make sure the kid walking it is comfortable doing so, and probably plan on having someone to keep a hold of it during the ceremony if you want to make sure it doesn't wander or misbehave. It's YOUR wedding, do what you want.

fox382 · July 2012

My fiance and I are planning on having our dog in our wedding as well. She is 7 months now and is a holy terror, but is in obedience classes so we think she will be moderately behaved by the time of our wedding next May. Like many other people have said, it depends on what you want out of you wedding and what you know your dog is capable of. We are having a laid back and casual wedding outside in a gazebo, so it is not problem to have our dog there with us (she is our baby too!). If you are planning a more formal affair and it is indoors, be sure ot check with the venue to make sure your dog would be welcome. We are planning on having a family member as the designated dog wrangler for the ceremony and having that person take her to the kennel for boarding after pictures are done. It really does depend on what you personally want, but I say go for it. We don't mind if our dog pees on the way down the aisle or eats some decorations....that's part of our life together now and isn't that what we are celebrating at the wedding??

Marina Ova · July 2012

A lot of people are including pets in their wedding ceremonies nowadays. I don't think it's so crazy or out of the ordinary but if you decide not to have him there, there are other ways to incorporate your pet into your wedding.
http://www.zankyou.us/p/wedding-trend-2012-pet-inspired-wedding-decor

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