On your wedding day you should be surrounded by the ones you love most and pets whether they be feathered or four-legged they are no exception to that rule. More and more couples are opting to incorporate their fur-babes into their wedding. Some couples have their dogs/cats/potbelly pigs walk down the aisle but if you’re looking for other options we’ve rounded up a few alternatives plus tips that’ll make sure your pet-friendly wedding is smooth sailing.

Expect the unexpected. Animals are unpredictable by nature, so having a backup plan is imperative! What will you do if their little outfit is lost in all the wedding commotion? What’s the plan if your lil’ sweetie acts out or isn’t feeling well? Of course, we hope that everything goes off without a hitch, but our motto is hope for the best and plan for the worst.
Have an exit strategy. What is your post-ceremony pet exit-strategy? More than likely, you won’t want them to stay throughout the night’s festivities (and to be fair they probably won’t want to either), so consider how and who will be getting them home after you say “I do.”
Know your pet. You know your baby better than anyone else does, so be realistic! If they’ve never sat still or obeyed a command, your wedding may not the right time to put them on full display.
Practice. Practice makes perfect isn’t just for humans. Before the big day, get your furry, feathered, or otherwise coated friend into the groove of posing or walking down the aisle.
Check in with your venue. Some venues have strict no pet policies so be sure to ask while touring and double check those contracts!