I didn’t intend for there to be a part two to this post, but I wanted to pass along something I learned after attempting to have Lola actually wear the collar. But first, a brief refresher for those of you that might have missed the first post and like me, don’t want to go back and read the whole thing. I made Lola a pearl collar so she’ll be stylish for the wedding pictures (she’s not behaved well enough to be in the actual weddding but I refuse to miss a photo op).
I followed some instructions from an old issue of Martha Stewart Weddings, which suggests that you can just tie the embroidery thread around the dog’s neck to secure the collar. This might work for normal dogs but Lola is, shall we say, active. We’re pretty sure she has the doggie version of ADD. So with all the moving around and overall craziness that occurs when we put the collar on her, it would fall right off when I tried to just tie it around her neck.
In search of a better solution, I was at Petsmart a few weeks ago and they were having a sale on collars. I bought a regular nylon collar for $3 and when I got home I just cut the clasps off either end and tied them to the embroidery string.
I tied 6-7 knots on each side and tried to get the pears as close to the clasp as possible. This did make it a little longer that it was originally, but luckily before I actually tied the clasps on I tested it out. I was able to tug gently and slip one of the pearls off over the end knot to make it a little smaller. Turns out she can still get it in her mouth if she really acts like a fool and puts some effort behind it, but hopefully she’ll be so distracted that day she won’t give it a try. Anyway, just wanted to pass this along to any of you who are attempting to make one yourself! The finished product…
That is WAY too cute. I love this big green bow! Is that Moss wide ribbon from Paper Source that I spy?
Love the idea for the clasps! Us dog owners will do anything for our pup pups!!!!!!
Genius! Great idea w/ the clasps 
Haha, I’ve been reading your blog all this time and never realized you were the same person!
And this collar is seriously adorable.
Great idea! I’d nixed copying this idea before because my dog will need to be on a leash (wedding excitement). But, I think I could find a discrete collar and just put a strand of pearls over it, attaching it how you have. She needs something pretty since she’ll be one of my attendants (her brother will be wearing a tie to match the other groomsmen). Thanks for the inspiration!
soooo cute!!! one of the best pet accessories i’ve ever seen!
brilliant! our beloved pooch will also be unable attend, but we were inspired to get a wedding collar for her, as she will feature in some pre-ceremony portraits. ours wasn’t a DIY cool, but thankfully tillie has calmed down in her old age and won’t destroy it for the 15 minutes it will be on.
LOVE the bow!
If anybody is doing this….
you can also recycle and old collar for parts or buy clasps at Michael’s, a craft store or a beading store usually for under a dollar.
Mrs. Sundae, Chicago/Lake Geneva, WI
Age and Occupation: 28, Knowledge Manager
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Investment Advisor
Engagement Date: July 20, 2007
Wedding Date: September 2008
Blogging Since: February 5, 2008
Venue: The Abbey Resort
About Me: It’s hard to believe that by the time Mr. Sundae and I get married we will have been together for almost ten years. When we first met in college we split dollar pitchers and now we share the mortgage payments. Despite our love for the city we are looking forward to tying the knot in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
Oh my gosh, this is such a cute idea. I love it! Now I wish we had a dog to include in our wedding ceremony.