Who feels like their pet is part of the family? I know we do with our fur-baby! When a member of your family is as important as a pet, it’s only natural to want them to be a part of your Palm Beach wedding.
Whether you have a dog, cat, or some other animal, there are lots of ways for your pets to join in the fun! From being a part of the wedding ceremony to a memorable photo, here are some great ways to incorporate your pet in the wedding celebration.
How can I include my pet in my Palm Beach wedding?
There are plenty of ways to include your pet in your wedding, whether they participate in the ceremony or just stop by for photos. Dogs can serve as ring bearers or flower pups, join your first look, pose for family portraits, or even make an appearance during your grand exit. Cats can be included while you’re getting ready, while horses can be part of wedding portraits or even your ceremony entrance.
If having your pet there sounds amazing but managing them on the wedding day does not, MIPB Family Member FairyTail Pet Care specializes in wedding-day pet care and can handle everything from transportation and leashes to bathroom breaks and getting your pet safely home afterward.
1. Hire MIPB Family Member FairyTail Pet Care
If you want your pet at your wedding but you’re nervous about the logistics (who handles the leash during photos? what about after the ceremony? what if there’s an accident?), MIPB Family Member FairyTail Pet Care has you covered. Their West Palm Beach team specializes in wedding-day pet care, billed as your “dog’s plus-one.” They’ll pick up your pet, get them ceremony-ready, handle them during the day, and return them home safely so you can actually enjoy your celebration. They’ve been featured on Shark Tank and they’re the nation’s first wedding pet care company. We are huge fans.
Who takes care of your dog during a wedding?
A trusted friend or family member can be responsible for your dog, but you can also hire a professional wedding pet attendant. Having one person dedicated to your pup means you don’t have to worry about who’s holding the leash, handling bathroom breaks, or getting them home when their part of the celebration is over.
2. Bowtie Clad Ring Bearer Dog
A pup in a bowtie and matching leash as part of the wedding party? Pure ring bearer material. Coordinate their accessories with your wedding colors for an adorable way to include your dog in your Palm Beach wedding ceremony.
3. Wedding Day Kisses with Your Dog
Wedding-day kisses with your pup are always a good idea. Make sure your photographer knows your pet will be joining you so they can plan time for photos and capture those spontaneous moments that end up being some of your favorites.
4. Flower Girl Dog Collar
Skip the traditional flower basket and give your pup some blooms of their own! A floral or greenery collar that coordinates with your wedding flowers is an easy way to turn your dog into the cutest flower girl ever.
5. A Horse is a Girl’s Best Friend
If your horse is part of the family, they deserve a wedding-day moment too. Plan wedding portraits at the ranch or stable where your horse lives for a meaningful and seriously gorgeous way to include them in your wedding. Horses make for some of the most striking wedding photos out there.
6. Loafers to Match Your Pup
Your pet doesn’t actually have to attend the wedding to make an appearance! Custom loafers featuring your pup are such a fun way to keep them with you all day. They’re the kind of personalized wedding detail your guests will definitely remember.
7. Wedding Party Has Gone to the Dogs
Have more than one fur baby? Why pick just one? Include the whole pack in your wedding party. Matching outfits, coordinated accessories, or simply having them all there for photos makes sure none of your four-legged family members gets left out.
Can dogs be part of a wedding ceremony?
Absolutely! Dogs can walk down the aisle as ring bearers or flower pups, join the wedding party, or simply be there for the ceremony and photos. Just make sure you have enough trusted humans (or a wedding pet attendant like MIPB Family Member FairyTail Pet Care) to keep everyone happy and accounted for.
8. Getting Ready with Kitty
Dogs don’t get to have all the wedding-day fun! Cats can be part of your Palm Beach wedding too, especially during the getting-ready portion of the day. Let them hang out in a familiar space (classic cat behavior!) while your photographer captures those sweet, candid moments.
9. Youngest Members in your Wedding Party
The youngest guests at your Palm Beach wedding might be just as excited to see your dog walking down the aisle as they are to see you. Pair your pup with a flower girl or ring bearer for an extra-adorable trip down the aisle.
10. Make Your Horse Part of the Wedding Day
Your horse doesn’t have to walk down the aisle to be part of your Palm Beach wedding day! Bring them in for a few photos with the two of you, or even include them in your ceremony if your venue allows it. Either way, you’re pretty much guaranteed some gorgeous wedding photos.
11. Flower Girl Puppy Cuddles
Nothing beats a good puppy cuddle. Get those puppy snuggles in on the wedding day. Your future self will thank you.
12. First Look with your Dog
First looks aren’t just for couples! Have your pup waiting to see you once you’re wedding-ready for a first look of their own. It’s a fun way to get a few quiet minutes together before the craziness of the wedding day begins, plus some incredibly sweet photos.
What if my wedding venue doesn’t allow pets?
You can still include your pet without having them attend the entire Palm Beach wedding. Have them join you while you’re getting ready, plan a first look or portrait session with them before arriving at the venue, or incorporate a pet-inspired detail into your wedding-day attire.
13. Family Wedding Portrait with your Pup
Your Palm Beach wedding is the perfect excuse for an updated family portrait, including the four-legged members. Get a photo of the whole family together while everyone is dressed their best. It might just end up being one of your favorite photos from the day.
14. Get Ready with Your Dog
Getting ready can be the perfect time to have your pup by your side. Let your dog hang with the wedding party while everyone gets ready, giving them a chance to be part of the celebration before the day gets busy. They might even help calm those pre-wedding nerves!
15. Include your Dog in the Grand Exit
If your pup has made it all the way through the celebration, let them join you for the grand finale! Including your dog in your wedding exit makes for an adorable final photo. And yes, a small pup riding away in a bicycle basket is pretty iconic.
Bonus: Animals Don’t Have to Be Your Pets!
Your furry friends aren’t the only animals that can make an appearance on your wedding day! Palm Beach has some pretty amazing ways to include animals in your wedding experience and photos.
A wedding at the Palm Beach Zoo can come with some pretty special guests. And we can personally vouch for this one! That’s MIPB founder Stefany with Wilber the Sloth at her own wedding. Animal encounters during cocktail hour were one of our favorite parts of the wedding day and made for some seriously Insta-worthy photos. (Yes, there’s a reason we have a soft spot for Palm Beach Zoo weddings around here.)
Ocean lovers can get in on the fun too! This couple took wedding portraits alongside fish, jellyfish, sharks, and sea turtles at Loggerhead Marinelife Center. It’s such a fun way to bring a little marine life into your Palm Beach wedding photos.
There are so many ways to include your pet in your Palm Beach wedding, whether they’re walking down the aisle, joining you for photos, or making a subtle appearance in your wedding details. And with MIPB Family Member FairyTail Pet Care handling the wedding-day logistics, you can focus on enjoying the moment with everyone you love, including the four-legged ones.
How are you including your pet in your Palm Beach wedding? Let us know your ideas in the comments below.
