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    14 Ways to Include Your Dog on Your Wedding Day

    Your dog was there for you all through 2020—it’s the leash you can do.

    Julia Mazza
    by Julia Mazza

    BuzzFeed Contributor

    2020 was a ruff year for all of us, but if there’s one thing that WFH and being stuck in the house has taught us, it’s that our dogs are truly family. Like with your partner, you’ve developed a special bond with your doggo—and it’s only fitting to include him or her in your wedding!

    We’ve got you covered with some ideas:

    1. Have your pup be the “Doggie Greeter” at your Ceremony or Cocktail Hour

    2. Ask her to be your Dog of Honor...

    3. ...or Best Man(’s Best Friend)

    4. Walk your dog up or down the aisle on a special leash as part of the ceremony!

    5. Give him the important job of Ring Bearer...

    6. …or give her the job of “Flower Pup!”

    7. Include him or her in your wedding photos!

    8. Have him or her sit in the front row at the ceremony.

    Don’t feel comfortable having your furry friend at the wedding ceremony or reception but still want to include them in some way? Here’s some pawsome ideas to have him or her there in spirit!

    9. Buy or create some custom Photo Booth props with your dog’s face!

    10. Use framed photos of him or her for the table numbers decor!

    11. Create a wedding cocktail in his or her honor!

    12. Feature your fur baby on the napkins at the reception!

    13. Let your dog join you newlyweds at the top of your wedding cake.

    14. Lastly, have “doggy bag” favors for guests to take home with them when they leave the reception.