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It was a cold night in Troy, North Carolina on December 17, 2006; Jason and I were visiting his sister, brother-in-law, and their two Shih Tzus Simon and Autumn. I was laying on the couch curled up with a very pregnant Autumn, feeling the puppies move around inside of her belly. Suddenly, I felt Autumn contracting, so we rushed her over to her “delivery area”.
Several hours later, Autumn delivered three beautiful babies; sadly, one puppy did not make it.
Four months later Jason’s sister, Melissa, asked if Jason and I would like one of the puppies. The next week, Jason, carrying a big pink dog carrier, was on a flight to pick up our little girl. She is the biggest blessing in my life, I love her more than words can describe, and can’t imagine my wedding day without her.
Our number one requirement when searching for a venue was that she would be able to attend, to be our “flower dog”. Upon telling people that we will not be having a flower girl, but a flower dog, we have received various reactions, many of which claim us nuts.
Here she is, our beautiful girl, Isabella:
Isabella will be walking down the aisle with our ring bearer holding her leash. The ring bearer, Gavin, is my sister’s five year old step-son. He loves “Izzy Boo”, and is excited to walk down the aisle with her. As any flower girl would wear, Isabella will be wearing a beautiful dress.
Here are a few dresses we found suiting:
Are you having your dog (or any type of pet) in your wedding?
Yes! We’re actually having my sisters dog in the wedding. She too is our flower pup. Can’t wait! I love dogs! I asked my 7 year old cousin to my flower girl but she actually turned down the offer :(. Oh well!
So cute! I wish my cats could be in the wedding, but I’m pretty sure they wouldn’t cooperate. 
Cute story!! How did the baby puppy do on the flight when your FH went to go get her? Did he get to keep her with him instead of going in the cargo hold?
No pets at my wedding (and no children either!). Your dogs are precious and I think I need to get one now (or at least after the wedding).
Adorable! Im allergic to…everything….or im sure we would have a dog or cat. We are SO the type of people who would use them in our wedding! I went to a wedding once where the couple used their dog as the “official greeter” at the outdoor reception. It was too cute!
We are having both of our monsters in the wedding! They are going to be the flower girl & ring bearer! They are labs, so we aren’t putting clothes on them. Eva will wear a pearl necklace with a flower on it & Strat is wearing a bowtie that matches my fiance’s vest.
We are going to “try” and have Eva carry a flower basket with a hole in the bottom so petals can fall out! Maybe it will work..
We too are debating having our furbaby as our flowerdog, however we aren’t sure if she’ll be comfortable around that many people. The one thing I do know is she’ll be making a cameo appearance in our engagment and day after wedding photos. Instead of a dress she’ll be sporting a cute flower collar from this etsy store, which makes them to support rescue efforts. So it’s a double great deal in my book.
That last photo of Isabella is awesome…great composition!
I LOVE Shih Tzus… my mom has one and she is such a sweetheart.
I am actually planning on having both of our dogs in the wedding. Lucky for me, we have a boy dog and a girl dog… perfect flower girl and ring barrier. I am hoping my FI’s niece and nephew will serve as the ring barrier and flower girl “attendents” (or maybe “escorts”, I haven’t decided yet on a title).
My FI thinks this may have disaster potential, but I keep telling him it will be just fine… our dogs are trained and well behaved. I think he is just worried about one of them taking a “bathroom break” on the trip down the isle.
That’s the worse thing that can happen, right?
My choc lab, Huxley, is going to be our “best dog” We’re not sure how we’re going to walk him down the aisle (on his own, with my FI, or with the best man), but he does pretty well when treats are around, so as long as the walker has a pocketful of goodies, he should behave. *knocks on wood*
I think it is a cute idea. It might actually be a little comforting for both your ring bearer and flower dog to be together during what can be an intimidating time for both of them.
Isabella is ADORABLE!
Our yorkie Tobi will be the ring bearer in our wedding. Hopefully I won’t regret that decision! haha
aww, such a cute story 
i love animals and think that is so nice that you are incorporating your dog!
My Lhasa Apso Abbie is our Flower dog!! My nephew will be 3 and is supposed to walk her down the aisle. If you have any advice on how to get a 3 year-old and a 1 year-old Lhasa puppy to cooperate, let me know.
I’m so glad you’re doing this too! Everyone involved in the wedding thinks I’m crazy. The florist looked at me like I was nuts.
O.M.G…. cutest dog ever. She looks like a little mighty dog running in the grass, so precious!
I too have a shih tzu and he is the love of my life! We wanted to include him in our wedding, but our venue would not allow it. It makes me sad that he wasn’t able to share our big day with us, but I am excited you are able to have your baby with you!
You are not nuts for having the dog in the wedding! She’s special to you and I think it is wonderful! We are having our wedding on the beach on an island and our baby won’t be able to make the trip. He’s a 9 year old big grey, white and balck sheltie and would probably be very uncomfortable in the heat. Just make sure to have plenty of treats on hand like other girls have said!
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Mrs. Spring Roll, Tampa Age and Occupation: 23, Certified Pharmacy Technician Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Concert Photographer Engagement Date: May 1, 2008 Wedding Date: March 2009 Blogging Since: September 16, 2008 Venue: Beach Social Hall About Me: I'm the stereotypical girl who enjoys sewing, baking, and decorating. I am blessed to share my life with Mr. Spring Roll and our two shih tzu's, Isabella and Gabriella. Hello Kitty, musicals, Target, and Chick-fil-a are a few of my favorite things. I have a fear of fish and Freddy Krueger. Planning our wedding has become a huge part of my life, and I love every minute of it!
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