Would/did you bring your dog to your wedding? - Page 6

spidermilk · 12-19-2011, 04:45 PM

I would *love* to have some professional photos of me, my boyfriend, and Dax... but he won't be at my wedding.

My dream wedding would be going to the courthouse with my boyfriend and then having a nice dinner together (ALONE) afterwards. Dogs aren't allowed in the courthouse or in most restaurants.

If I had a big ceremony (which I don't want) I would be super stressed out. If I'm stressing out and emotional- I don't want Dax there. Plus all of my guests would probably be forcibly petting him and trying to hug him- which he would tolerate but get stressed out by. Honestly a wedding isn't that important to me or I might be more upset that my dog couldn't be there.

Cdn_Cuda · 12-22-2011, 07:35 PM

As much as I love my dog, having her at my wedding would have been too much. It's a stressful enough day without having to worry about the dog. I could see if someone had a more informal wedding or in certain circumstances it would be okay, but not worth the stress. Just think, lots of people, very nice clothes, and a crazy dog not understanding what is going on....

PupperLove · 12-22-2011, 08:33 PM

No way would I bring my dogs.

We had certain people appointed to be caring for our human children during the day....the only one that should have your full attention on your wedding day is your new spouse...

I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO · 12-22-2011, 09:46 PM

Not really sure why people think it has to be stressful or the dog would demand all of your attention. My husband brought our dog with him when he came and one of his good friends, who Mikko loves, held onto him and had treats for him. He sat with him for the ceremony, in the front row, so was near us but did not have to do anything. Then when we walked back down the aisle, we grabbed his leash and brought him with us and took pictures and then the same friend drove him home for us (we live about a mile away from where we were married). Mikko is very used to a crowd and knew most of the people there and is very well behaved. I wasn't stressed about anything that day and we are so happy he was there with us. We'll have those pictures forever.

tropicalsun · 12-22-2011, 09:58 PM

A different perspective....

I've been a pastor for nearly 20 years. I've done hundreds of weddings. With a very few (and very nice exceptions) weddings that include pets usually don't work out the way the couple envisioned. Don't misunderstand, when my wife and I re-new our vows in a few years (25th anniv) we'd love to include our dogs. However, experience has taught us that, for some reason, the dogs don't know its a wedding!

I must admit, one of the nicest wedding I've ever officiated was in a park with a white GSD as the ring bearer. The dog had a small box (like a St. Bernard) around his neck. He sat perfectly the entire time and even "shook hands" with the best-man when he took the ring out of the box. Really cool!

PupperLove · 12-22-2011, 10:57 PM

There's a reason they call weddings "your day" If your ideal wedding includes your pets, then have them go!

For me personally I would not want to have to be thinking about my dog possibly being taunted by anyone, knocking over small children, getting loose, etc. Also alot of expensive clothing/equipment involved, strange people, etc. I guess I can just imagine waaaaay too much possibly going wrong!! Too much I would care not to be worrying about.

BigChiefServiceDog · 12-24-2011, 12:38 PM

Easy one for me to answer.............
Love me, love my dog

LOL
Besides, he has to come anyway. I've need of a Service dog but even so, I've had dog (a 200 pound Rottweiler), that would steal wallets from my dates pockets if he didnt' like them LOL They would get their wallet back, of course, but never come back. Except one That was many years ago

He's a new member of this forum now too (BigChiefsDad) <hugs>

arycrest · 12-24-2011, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ladyfreckles

Question is in the title. If you were to get married (or when you did get married), would you want (or did you have) your dog to be there? If you're already married, tell us why you did or didn't bring your dog and share a story

If/when I were to get married, the wedding would be planned around the Hooligans, and well behaved canines of invited guests, being able to attend/participate (and I would never marry a man who didn't love dogs and agree with me as to the importance of them being invited to the festivities).

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

ShoshanaRVT · 12-27-2011, 09:48 PM

We had a usher who was also assigned the official Beast Wrangler for the ceremony, but Boomer was thrilled to be the ring bearer!

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12-22-2011, 08:33 PM	#53 (permalink)
PupperLove Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,086	No way would I bring my dogs. We had certain people appointed to be caring for our human children during the day....the only one that should have your full attention on your wedding day is your new spouse... __________________ ~Laura Jackson, nicknamed "Gehngi" GSD, 5/5/10 www.youravon.com/lauranicole

12-22-2011, 09:46 PM	#54 (permalink)
I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO Knighted Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,249	Not really sure why people think it has to be stressful or the dog would demand all of your attention. My husband brought our dog with him when he came and one of his good friends, who Mikko loves, held onto him and had treats for him. He sat with him for the ceremony, in the front row, so was near us but did not have to do anything. Then when we walked back down the aisle, we grabbed his leash and brought him with us and took pictures and then the same friend drove him home for us (we live about a mile away from where we were married). Mikko is very used to a crowd and knew most of the people there and is very well behaved. I wasn't stressed about anything that day and we are so happy he was there with us. We'll have those pictures forever. __________________ Mikko GM, RM, AAD, ASA, SJ, SS, EAC, EJC, TN-E, TG-E, WV-O, OCC, HP-O, VerO, NAJ, CGC - 6 year old GSD

12-22-2011, 10:57 PM	#56 (permalink)
PupperLove Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,086	There's a reason they call weddings "your day" If your ideal wedding includes your pets, then have them go! For me personally I would not want to have to be thinking about my dog possibly being taunted by anyone, knocking over small children, getting loose, etc. Also alot of expensive clothing/equipment involved, strange people, etc. I guess I can just imagine waaaaay too much possibly going wrong!! Too much I would care not to be worrying about. __________________ ~Laura Jackson, nicknamed "Gehngi" GSD, 5/5/10 www.youravon.com/lauranicole

12-24-2011, 12:38 PM	#57 (permalink)
BigChiefServiceDog New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 15	Easy one for me to answer............. Love me, love my dog LOL Besides, he has to come anyway. I've need of a Service dog but even so, I've had dog (a 200 pound Rottweiler), that would steal wallets from my dates pockets if he didnt' like them LOL They would get their wallet back, of course, but never come back. Except one That was many years ago He's a new member of this forum now too (BigChiefsDad) <hugs> __________________ Lee, human, res. pooperscooper & lics. kibblekeeper Big Chief von Hochadel, GSD, SDiT 9/2011 Gentleman Jack, BT, SD 7/2006 Lola, BT, pillow decoration 9/2007

12-19-2011, 04:45 PM	#51 (permalink)
spidermilk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 318	I would love to have some professional photos of me, my boyfriend, and Dax... but he won't be at my wedding. My dream wedding would be going to the courthouse with my boyfriend and then having a nice dinner together (ALONE) afterwards. Dogs aren't allowed in the courthouse or in most restaurants. If I had a big ceremony (which I don't want) I would be super stressed out. If I'm stressing out and emotional- I don't want Dax there. Plus all of my guests would probably be forcibly petting him and trying to hug him- which he would tolerate but get stressed out by. Honestly a wedding isn't that important to me or I might be more upset that my dog couldn't be there.

12-22-2011, 07:35 PM	#52 (permalink)
Cdn_Cuda New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 14	As much as I love my dog, having her at my wedding would have been too much. It's a stressful enough day without having to worry about the dog. I could see if someone had a more informal wedding or in certain circumstances it would be okay, but not worth the stress. Just think, lots of people, very nice clothes, and a crazy dog not understanding what is going on....

12-22-2011, 09:58 PM	#55 (permalink)
tropicalsun Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 99	A different perspective.... I've been a pastor for nearly 20 years. I've done hundreds of weddings. With a very few (and very nice exceptions) weddings that include pets usually don't work out the way the couple envisioned. Don't misunderstand, when my wife and I re-new our vows in a few years (25th anniv) we'd love to include our dogs. However, experience has taught us that, for some reason, the dogs don't know its a wedding! I must admit, one of the nicest wedding I've ever officiated was in a park with a white GSD as the ring bearer. The dog had a small box (like a St. Bernard) around his neck. He sat perfectly the entire time and even "shook hands" with the best-man when he took the ring out of the box. Really cool!

12-27-2011, 09:48 PM	#59 (permalink)
ShoshanaRVT New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: London, ON, CA Posts: 4	We had a usher who was also assigned the official Beast Wrangler for the ceremony, but Boomer was thrilled to be the ring bearer! Attached Thumbnails

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