Hi all, it’s Lauren from I Love Love Events back again, this time with some amazing ideas for the animal lovers out there. We’ve all seen the shots of the bride and groom all dressed up with their pups at their feet and it is out-of-this-world adorable, but – how do you include your pets if your venue doesn’t allow dogs? Or if your pet is anything like my lovable, furry, maniac, what if Fido isn’t well behaved enough to get an invitation to the big day? While it would be such a great memory to have your pet present for your “I Dos,” if that just isn’t possible, there are lots of other ways to pay tribute to your fur children. Here are a few of my favorite, super creative ideas.

HAVE YOUR PUP AROUND WHILE YOU ARE GETTING READY

Photography: The Grovers // Via: Brides

BUY A CUSTOM CAKE TOPPER WITH YOUR FUR BABIES INCLUDED

Cake Topper: Chick Design Boutique via Etsy, $21

PUT YOUR PET IN THE DETAILS, LIKE THIS ESCORT CARD DESPLY

Photography: Caroline Tran // Event Design: Amorology // Paper: Brightly Designed // Via: Amorology

USE YOUR PETS IN THE RECESSIONAL

Photography: Melissa Fuller Photography // Event Design: Intertwined // Via: 100 Layer Cake

GIVE YOUR GUESTS A FAVOR DEPICTING YOUR FURRY LOVE

Photography: A Bryan Photo // Event Design: Mariee Ami // Via: Southern Weddings

HAVE FIDO DRAWN INTO YOUR INVITATIONS

Custom Drawn Invitations: Le French Circus via Etsy, $275

CARRY THEIR LIKENESS WITH YOU DOWN THE AISLE

Photography: Sarah Yates // Event Design: Sitting In A Tree Events // Via: Style Me Pretty

HAVE YOUR CAT HELP YOU PROPOSE

Photography: Dhareza Maramis // Via: Love Meow

PUT FLUFFY FRONT AND CENTER ON YOUR SAVE-THE-DATES

Save The Date Sign: Rustic Natural Beauty via Etsy, $20

GO ALL OUT WITH AN ANIMAL THEME

Photography: Let’s Frolic Together // Event Design: Lavender and Clove // Via: Green Wedding Shoes

USE YOUR PETS IN YOUR PORTRAITS

Photography: Sonya Khegay // Event Design: Ajur Wedding // Via: Ruffled

PAY HOMAGE TO YOUR FUR CHILDREN BY SENDING HOME “DOGGIE BAG” FAVORS

Photography: Laura Ashbrook // Planner: Encounters Events // Via: United With Love

USE YOUR PET IN THE DECOR

Photography: Lizzie Photo // Event Design: I Love Love Events // Via: Something Turquoise

USE YOUR (WELL BEHAVED) DOG FOR THE DETAIL SHOTS

Photography: Mirelle Charmichael

INCLUDE YOUR CATS IN YOUR ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS

Photography: Autumn L. Rudolph Photography

BONUS DIY IDEA: EMBELLISH A LEASH FOR YOUR FURRY ATTENDANT

Via: Free People

Lauren Koster is the owner of I Love Love Events, a New York based wedding planning company that specializes in the unique and handmade look. Her eclectic style and modern hipster vibe always has us entranced. We always love when she graces our blog with her monthly “Steal This Style” article. Want to know more? You can personally follow or find her from these links below:

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