The Whole Fam Dangle
August 27th, 2008 @ 4:53 pm by Miss Champagne
I can’t go any farther without introducing you to our dog Maxwell. He’s 12-15 lbs (depending on the day, really and if he’s managed to fool the baby lock on our trash) of pure personality. Max is a very loving dog, and Champ and I are so lucky to have him… We love him so much we even had him in our engagement photos!
So when the wedding planning started, I thought about how Max could be involved. I know that many couples have their dogs as a part of the ceremony, but we’re getting married in a church, so that was a no-go. It’s cute, though!
Take this cute pup with a butterfly ring bearer pillow.
I love this… such a sweet dog.
For the ladies, these dresses from My faux Paws could add that special touch to your ring bearer pooch. Too bad (kinda) Max is a boy…
Now here are some elaborate outfits… a designer wedding dress from My Uptown Pooch. You can actually get a dress made to match the bride’s dress, or the bridesmaids’! Innnnnteresting..
Aww.. pretty sweet. But I hope I’ll be kissing my groom!
Can’t forget about the fellas… this is the cutest tux for the little ones from weddingaccents.
These are also so cute, and the top hat makes me laugh! Max would be miserable!
We’ll see if Max makes an appearance. My guess is that I’ll just snuggle with him before I head off for the chapel! He’d be happier on the couch anyway!
Did you involve your dog in the wedding day festivities?! Anyone actually have their dog wear a wedding dress?!
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21 Responses to “The Whole Fam Dangle”
There’s no way we could! We have 2 french bulldogs, Lola and Louis, and they love people so much, they’d stop at every person on the walk down the aisle.
@Miss Cookie: aaw, a shy little one- I love poms!! They’re so soft!
@kenziegirl: that’s how max is too! A true ladies man 
I have seen people incorporate their pets as their table numbers, even dressed up in those funny outfits! My favorite was when the photos were printed in black and white on vellum paper so that a candle could light it up from behind. Cute dog!
I love you guys! CUTE CUTE CUTE post. I’m allergic to pretty much everything and so is Mr. Dumpling, so we dont have any furbabys. I was at a wedding once where the dog just roamed around and acted as a “greeter.” They dressed him up and everything. It was perfect since it was an outdoor wedding.
max is a mini pin right? they’re the best!!!!!!
@Miss Dumpling: that’s a cute idea! Max would be a perfect “greeter”, he lgrew up on a college campus and loves to be social!
@Miss Pomegranate: @callalillies: Yep, he’s a minpin! They are sooo full of character and they’re so fun!
Max is SUPER CUTE!
I love love love that photo from your engagement shot. When will we see more?! Our monstrous little shih tzu is definitely going to be in the wedding (post to come)!
I wish! But I’d be too afraid she’s have a heart attack or something. “OMG, PEOPLE!!!!” *falls over*
@AliCherri1: aw thank you! he’s my second best friend:)
@Miss Hot Cocoa: can’t WAIT to see your photos!!! more to come from our engagement photos soon:)
@Lissy: none of that at a wedding!!
Max, you are too too cute! And Duncan appreciated the schnauzer tux pic- but mostly just the fact that we didn’t make him wear one! We would have invited him to the wedding, but we were too worried he might eat a flower girl.
I love that you included Max in your engagement pictures! too cute! I understand that it doesn’t always work to include the beloved pets..I wish I could have a “brides-cat”
Awwww minipinnie!!!! We want to involve ours as well, but outdoor venue + 20 min from home = guilty MinPin parents!!
awww… he would be a poerfect little groom to my minpin “Presley” she’s my heart!
Did you have your engagement shoot in the DC area? if so who did the photography I live in Fairfax and am trying to find someone local. Your photo looks great! Our dogs are St. Bernards I couldn’t imagine how to put them in our wedding!!
I’ve got a min pin named Maximus “Max” as well who is exactly as you described your little guy. Just a ball of energy and fun. I don’t know about you, but I never thought he would be as entertaining and perfectly spastic as he is.
The resort fi and I are getting married at doesn’t allow pets but if we could he’d be in it too.
@Michelle: Presley and Max… I like the sound of that! Minpin secret lovers.@Diana: I completely forgot to credit my photog!!! Girls with big cameras! our engagement shot was in Georgetown and they’re great!. http://www.withbigcameras.com@Kristi: minpins have SUCH big personalities, don’t they?!
@Kristi: oh and I love Maximus! Our Max is Maxwell because he’s a little coffee bean- full of energy and black and tan!
Miss Champagne, DC/Vail/Colorado
Age and Occupation: 26, Eye Doctor
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Attorney
Engagement Date: March 13, 2006
Wedding Date: February 2009
Blogging Since: July 30, 2008
Venue: Small church ceremony with mountain-view log cabin reception
About Me: I'm a small town mountain girl with a city heart. Found my way to the east coast, and Mr. Champagne kept me here so we're planning a wedding from afar in my hometown Vail, Colorado. I'm secretly obsessed with reality TV, Wii games where I can shoot a gun, country music, and Caesar: Dog Whisperer. I also spend time pretending to golf, backseat driving, having one way conversations with our MinPin Maxwell, loving champagne, and wedding perfecting… I mean, planning. I use way too many repeated symbols and letters when I write, and I'll love Mr. Champagne endlessly…
Max is adorable!
We wanted to involve our Pom, but she is a little shy and doesn’t do well with large crowds.