Pets Take a Walk Down the Isle

People spend thousands of dollars on their weddings to make sure it’s juuuust right. And now, Fido may have his chance to get involved, too. In a study conducted in 2011, Brides magazine found that 10% of weddings included pets at the ceremony and/or reception, about half of which were in the actual wedding party.

Perhaps the most famous canine to appear was Ace, singer Carrie Underwood’s rat terrier, who made his appearance walking down the aisle in a Swarovski-crystal-studded tux. Many people who include pets in the special day credit it to the simple fact that their pet is part of the family. Whether it’s a pig, goat, chicken, or dog - for many, they all deserve their place in the family photo.

But of course, with this new trend come the obvious “accidents” and mishaps that should be accounted for when planning the big day. Pets are never entirely predictable, and just because it’s your big day, it doesn’t mean Fido has prepared accordingly. So maybe you can’t guarantee perfect behavior for your guests, but who doesn’t love a puppy in a tux?