{"id":63091,"date":"2020-10-19T09:00:45","date_gmt":"2020-10-19T13:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/?p=63091"},"modified":"2021-04-07T16:00:13","modified_gmt":"2021-04-07T20:00:13","slug":"5-ways-to-include-your-pet-in-your-wedding-without-actually-having-them-there","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/5-ways-to-include-your-pet-in-your-wedding-without-actually-having-them-there","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Include your Pet in Your Wedding (without actually having them there)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You love your pets, but let\u2019s be honest, having them there on your wedding day might not make sense \u2013 especially if you\u2019re having an out of town wedding. So, if this is the case, but you still want to include your furry friends in your big day, here&#8217;s how you can do it without actually having them there.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Cake Topper<\/h2>\n<p>Custom cake toppers are all the rage so why not include your furry friend alongside you and your new spouse in the place of honour a top your cake? Your guests will get a kick out of this personal touch and you can have fun by including your pet\u2019s personality in the topper.<\/p>\n<h2>Bouquet Charm<\/h2>\n<p>It has become popular for brides to adorn her bouquet with photos of loved ones that cannot make it to the wedding. Whether they are earth-side or otherwise, this is a great way to honour those close to you, so why not include a photo of your fur-baby?<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/pexels-anastasiya-lobanovskaya-792775.jpg\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"><img alt=\"ways to incorporate your furry friends into your big day, 1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-size-image size-full wp-image-81756 alignleft\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5OTAgNjYwIiB3aWR0aD0iOTkwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY2MCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjAlMkYxMCUyRnBleGVscy1hbmFzdGFzaXlhLWxvYmFub3Zza2F5YS03OTI3NzUuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9Ijk5MCIgZGF0YS1oPSI2NjAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Table Numbers<\/h2>\n<p>Does your pet make funny faces, or have some interesting sleeping positions? Use photos of these as the background for your table numbers to give your guests something to giggle at and give your pet a chance to be the center of attention for a bit.<\/p>\n<h2>Signature Cocktails<\/h2>\n<p>If your pet won\u2019t be attending your wedding, include them by naming your signature cocktails after them. Title your drinks with a play on their name and include a cute chalk drawing of your pooch\u2013 it\u2019s almost guaranteed that all of your guests will see this special touch!<\/p>\n<h2>Photo Booth Props<\/h2>\n<p>Everyone loves a good photo booth \u2013 especially if the props are on point. Create props using your pets features such as their ears, funny faces or even include a full cardboard cut-out of them that your guests can include in their photo booth shenanigans.<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"related-posts-title toc_show\">You May Also Be Interested In<\/h3><ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/toronto-weddings-planner-favourites-2025\"><img alt=\"ways to incorporate your furry friends into your big day, 2\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjUgNDI1IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjYlMkYwMSUyRkVTLUhlYWRlcnMtNTE1LVBob3RvLUNvLTQyNXg0MjUucG5nIiBkYXRhLXc9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS1oPSI0MjUiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" srcset=\" \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 768px) 642px, (min-width: 576px) 510px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/toronto-weddings-planner-favourites-2025\">Planner Picks: Toronto\u2019s Most Inspiring Weddings of 2025<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/toronto-top-wedding-venues-2026\"><img alt=\"ways to incorporate your furry friends into your big day, 3\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjUgNDI1IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjUlMkYxMSUyRkVTLUFydGljbGUtSGVhZGVycy1zaG90bGlmZXN0dWRpbzAwMi00MjV4NDI1LmpwZyIgZGF0YS13PSI0MjUiIGRhdGEtaD0iNDI1IiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=\" data-spai=\"1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" srcset=\" \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 768px) 642px, (min-width: 576px) 510px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/toronto-top-wedding-venues-2026\">Toronto\u2019s Top 30 Wedding Venues of 2026<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/5-adorable-ways-to-involve-your-pet-in-your-proposal\"><img alt=\"ways to incorporate your furry friends into your big day, 4\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjUgNDI1IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTklMkYxMSUyRmhlYWRlci00MjV4NDI1LmpwZyIgZGF0YS13PSI0MjUiIGRhdGEtaD0iNDI1IiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=\" data-spai=\"1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" srcset=\" \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 768px) 642px, (min-width: 576px) 510px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/5-adorable-ways-to-involve-your-pet-in-your-proposal\">5 Adorable Ways to Involve Your Pet in Your Proposal<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/ways-to-incorporate-your-furry-friends-into-your-big-day\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjUgNDI1IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTklMkYwMyUyRkFtb3NIZWFkZXItNDI1eDQyNS5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iNDI1IiBkYXRhLWg9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"pets in weddings\" srcset=\" \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 768px) 642px, (min-width: 576px) 510px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/ways-to-incorporate-your-furry-friends-into-your-big-day\">Cute Ways to Incorporate Your Furry Friends into Your Big Day<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n<h2>BONUS: Save the Date<\/h2>\n<p>Good news, you can include your pet in your wedding even before the big day arrives. 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