Host A Dog Wedding

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Why would you host a dog wedding? My question is more, why wouldn’t you?! It’s DOG GONE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Covid has robbed us of parties and family gatherings for way too long. Now that “wedding season” is near, we are planning an outdoor social event that is sure to have tongues wagging.

Avery’s dog, a sassy Yorkie is betrothed to our neighbour’s dog, Jake. They engage in heavy petting every time they see each other, and it’s time to make this relationship legit.

Is planning a dog wedding, silly? Yes. But, do we need silly in our life right now? Yes.

This summer we’ll be hosting a wedding in our yard with plenty of panting and shedding. And that’s just me. Menopause is kicking my butt.

We’ll be drawing some puppo inspo from our last canine wedding. Yes, we’ve done this before. For the kids—to create core memories to last furever.

Here’s the dog tail…

My dog got hitched to my brother’s bitch (technical term, she’s actually very sweet) in a stunning garden wedding. There were guests and bow wow vows, gifts, followed by dinner and dancing—the humans danced, the dogs just sniffed each other.

When I told my husband that Roger the rat terrier and Maya the chihuahua were engaged, he thought the idea of a dog wedding was barking mad. I had to remind him that this was FOR THE KIDS. Mostly. I love a wedding. Any wedding.

My children and their cousins helped plan the whole thing. They made the decorations and participated in the ceremony. They thought it was the most exciting party ever. A dog wedding may be silly, but kids adore silly. Plus, the dogs got some pretty nice swag.

If you’re planning on hosting a canine wedding I say do it! It’s a howl!

Here are a few dog wedding points to keep in mind:

1. Construction paper, tape and an elastic band is all you need to make a dapper doggie top hat. You can also easily make a custom doggie veil as well. FYI when you ask the lady at “Joanne’s Fabrics” for 1/2 a foot of tulle, she’ll tell you that’s not nearly enough and when you explain that the bride is a Chihuahua with a very small head, she WILL openly mock you.

2. Chances are good the bride and groom have already consummated their relationship…in front of the kids…during dinner.

3. Fireworks, though a fun and festive touch, have no place at a dog wedding.

4. What to serve? Dogs: anything really. People: Hot dogs and canine cocktails.

5. Matching ‘His and Hers Dog Sweaters’ make a thoughtful dog wedding gift.
Have a look at the footage from the ceremony (get a load of three year old Avery—the feisty one in the purple tutu—throwing her bridesmaid’s bouquet at the beginning of the video).

6. Remember what Bob Barker said at the end of every Price Is Right… “Don’t forget to spay and neuter your pets!”