Weddings: Incorporating Your Pets If They Can't Be There

Browsing through my favorite wedding sites this morning, I came across an awesome post from The Knot on how to include your pet into the wedding if they can't physically be there. I know this is a challenge many soon-to-be newly weds face as a lot of venues don't allow pets. To pet-owners, you really look at your dog, cat, furry friend as a family member that deserves to be a part of the big day too! So, take a look at the awesome ways to make their love known at your wedding.

1. A Pet Photo Cardboard Cut Out

Photo: Liz Banfield Photography | From the album: An Organic Countryside Wedding at a Private Residence in Barrington Hills, IL

2. Doggy Bag Favors

Photo: Liz Banfield Photography | From the album: A Laid-Back Low Country Chic Wedding in Charleston, SC

3. Dog Cake Toppers

Photo: Jackie Wonders Photographer | From the album: An Andaz Hotel Wedding in San Diego, CA

4. Custom Printed Pet Photo M&Ms

Photo: Byron Roe Photography | From the album: A Fresh Vineyard Wedding in Underwood, WA

5. A Dog Ice Sculpture

Photo: Jess + Nate Studios | From the album: A Traditional Formal Wedding in Gate Mills, OH

6. Dog Printed Welcome Bag and Pin

Photo: Love Me Do Photography | From the album: A Romantic Outdoor Wedding in Hamilton, NJ

7. Dog Groom’s Cake

Photo: Dan Stewart Photography | From the album: A Vintage Inspired Wedding in Traverse City, MI

8. Dog Silhouette Seating Chart

Photo: Lisa Boggs Photography | From the album: A Colorful Capitol Wedding in Washington, DC

9. Dog Topiary With a Floral Collar Ceremony Décor

Photo: Jeanne Mitchum Photography | From the album: A Quirky Contemporary Wedding at Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston, SC

10. Dog-Shaped Wedding Cookies

Photo: Lisa Woods Photography | From the album: A Rustic Tea Party Wedding in Dripping Springs, TX

11. French Bulldog Cufflinks

Photo: Still Music: Wedding Photography | From the album: A Quirky, Bohemian Wedding at a Private Residence in Sebastopol, CA

12. A Colorful Pop Art Pet Photo Guest Book

Photo: Lisa Boggs Photography | From the album: A Colorful Capitol Wedding in Washington, DC

13. A Custom Painted Wedding Portrait With Your Pet

Photo: Weddings by Two | From the album: A 632 on Hudson Wedding in New York, NY

So channel your inner-animal and devour the pet loving details of your big day with these wildly unique ideas!