INCLUDING YOUR PET IN YOUR WEDDING

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A pet is an important member of any couples’ family. There’s no reason why their furry (or scaly) friend should be left out of the wedding day. Engaged pet owners can include their pet in lots of fun and different ways, making sure that their entire family is together on the big day.

DRESSED TO THE NINES
A pet can be included in a wedding ceremony as simply as looking its best. Adding garland or small flowers to their leash, bridle, or collar is a great way to spruce them up in a humble way, or couples can throw themselves into the celebrations and deck their pet out in a whole outfit. Guests will love it and no matter what they wear, pets are just happy to see their parents get married.

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PART OF THE PARTY
Pets, especially well-trained ones, are an adorable touch as a member of the wedding party. Whether they are escorting their owner, accompanying a more junior member of the party, or confident enough to strut down the aisle as an unaccompanied ringbearer, having a pet play an active role will not only please guests, but be nothing but sheer joy to the soon-to-be-married couple.

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CAPTURE THE MOMENT
Pets love having their photograph taken too, and sometimes almost seem to know when to act cute or funny to make a great shot. Staged by the photographer or a caught in a candid moment, pets can reveal just as much emotion in pictures as humans, reminding the couple that they too are an important member of the family.

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Leah Morrison is a Toronto-based writer who loves boating and Oreos. You can follow her on Twitter, Instagram, and her blog.