Dressing Up My Dog

Dressing Up My Dog

March 9th, 2010 @ 2:59 pm by Mrs. Argyle
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Last week, while surfing around on the web, I found this.

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Image courtesy of With This Ring via Adventures in Wedding Planning

In case you are wondering, that little beauty is a dog collar. Now, before you go roll your eyes at me, let me explain something.

I have the most adorable dog (trust me, and if you don’t believe me, just hold on a second). And, because we are not having children at our wedding, we do not have a flower girl or ring bearer. For that reason, I have been contemplating having our dog go down the aisle as our “flower dog” (again with the eye rolling, you can stop). Our ceremony venue does not allow for pets, BUT I have been told on many occasions by wedding planners and couples that they have brought their dog into the venue. You see, no one is actually at the Jewel Box monitoring it while weddings are happening (or so I’ve been told). Thus, my reasoning for thinking about it.

Don’t worry, I would not dress her in a frilly outfit or bride costume. The plan was to have her wear a cute color or ribbon, so for all obvious reasons, I love this pearl collar, which was originally featured in an issue of Martha Stewart Weddings. But, Mr. Argyle and I decided to not have her be our “flower dog” for a few reasons. Mostly, we don’t want to put anyone in charge of her on the wedding day, nor do we want to put her through that.

And, as promised, a picture of the cutest dog ever.*

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*I realize you may not agree with me, but you should. Just saying.

Did you consider having your pet in your wedding? If you decided to leave them out, what was your reasoning?

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41 Responses to “Dressing Up My Dog”

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SaidYES (message) 113 posts, Blushing bee

LOVE IT!!!!!! GO for it!!!

3/9/10 @ 3:01 pm (reply)

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amariem25

our catholic church never would have allowed it.

3/9/10 @ 3:02 pm (reply)

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Ms. Library (message) 1,250 posts, Bumble bee

My FMIL tried her hardest to get us to use Mr. Library’s dog Fozzie as our ring bearer. I just didn’t like the idea of the dog getting antsy and taking off. Plus, our reception location didn’t allow dogs, so what would we do with him after the ceremony? And your dog is absolutely adorable! What kind is she?

3/9/10 @ 3:02 pm (reply)

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Sage (message) 728 posts, Busy bee

Our dogs will be there. They’re a huge part of our relationship. Love that collar, too.

3/9/10 @ 3:03 pm (reply)

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Miss Dachshund (message) 689 posts, Busy bee

I wish we could include our furbaby! Unfortunately, our venue doesn’t allow pets. Also, I’m pretty sure she’d get VERY distracted were she to have to walk between 100+ people.

I’m already sad thinking about Juno staying home alone all day : (

3/9/10 @ 3:06 pm (reply)

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SaidYES (message) 113 posts, Blushing bee

PS- omg your dog is ADORABLE!!! i agree. cutest doggy ever.. makes me miss my doggies, who are no longer with us. your cute dog makes me want another one, but then I remember how hard it is to deal with losing one. Would love to see pics of your doggy walk down the aisle in the pearl choker!

3/9/10 @ 3:07 pm (reply)

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mimi06d (message) 646 posts, Busy bee

so cute! what’s her name??

3/9/10 @ 3:09 pm (reply)

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Miss Hamster (message) 4,045 posts, Honey bee

What a cutie! I think the collar would look very nice on her

3/9/10 @ 3:10 pm (reply)

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sefditz (message) 177 posts, Blushing bee

Adorable! My FI really wants to include or dog in the mix, but he is a Jack Russell and we would regret it due to his insane amount of energy, ADD and desire to kill everyone with kindness (and kisses)!

3/9/10 @ 3:12 pm (reply)

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Miss Hot Dog (message) 317 posts, Helper bee

Mr. Hot Dog and I have 4, yes FOUR, dogs at this point. So it may be a bit of circus trying to orchestrate them all walking down the aisle. They will, however, be at the wedding. Just roaming around, mooching food, being “guard dogs”. I realize some people might balk at this but, hey, it’s a ranch! Why not?!

LOVE the collar! I have one for my little Mia and she loves it

3/9/10 @ 3:12 pm (reply)

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Miss Pug (message) 3,753 posts, Honey bee

the collar could be perfect for her! we can’t have our dogs at the ceremony, and will just have pictures with them beforehand.

3/9/10 @ 3:15 pm (reply)

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Newfie (message) 128 posts, Blushing bee

So cute!! I would love to have my dog in my wedding but its just not going to happen because they are not allowed in the church and also we don’t want to have to put anyone in charge of her during the wedding either.

3/9/10 @ 3:18 pm (reply)

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Miss Hot Wings (message) 2,213 posts, Buzzing bee

aww too bad. I’m so glad you got her in your engagement pictures then. She’ll be missed at the wedding ceremony.

3/9/10 @ 3:18 pm (reply)

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peanutlovespumpkin (message) 675 posts, Busy bee

that is an adorable dog! What kind is she?

3/9/10 @ 3:20 pm (reply)

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Miss Nachos (message) 1,733 posts, Bumble bee

Such a cutie pie! My doggies are both half Yorkie and she looks a lot like my little Hazel

3/9/10 @ 3:37 pm (reply)

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Honeybird (message) 71 posts, Worker bee

I grew up with a Yorkie and they are the cutest dogs ever! I know my little guy would have gotten more scared than anything with so many people around trying to touch him, because of course, being the cutest dog ever, everyone would try to touch him! If you’re getting ready at home you could always get a few pictures with her while you’re in your wedding dress, AND if she happened to be wearing a beautiful pearl collar it would be all the more perfect!

3/9/10 @ 3:43 pm (reply)

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10.10.10 (message) 118 posts, Blushing bee

I wanted our Yorkie to be included, but I don’t want to make anyone else responsible for tending to her. Our wedding and reception are an hour from our home, so it’s not like someone could just run her back to our house (and I’m not leaving her locked up in our hotel).
So, unfortunately, she will miss the wedding.

3/9/10 @ 3:51 pm (reply)

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Laura

Our two pugs (one black & one white) are going to play an integral role in the ceremony. They’re going to walk down the aisle—NOT dressed up in wedding clothes though—as our ring bearers. We have a dog sitter who is coming to bring them to the ceremony and then take them home.

3/9/10 @ 3:52 pm (reply)

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Miss Lace (message) 702 posts, Busy bee

I think he’s cute !

3/9/10 @ 4:04 pm (reply)

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krissybee (message) 3,921 posts, Honey bee

ha! i love it!!!

i would love to have my/my parents dogs in the wedding ( we are DOG people ) however the church doesn’t allow and the lab/beagle mix and the yorkie are way too loud!!

3/9/10 @ 4:15 pm (reply)

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