While it's becoming more and more popular to include dogs in wedding ceremonies, it's not exactly a new trend. Our gallery below shows a picture of a 1920s bride holding her beloved pup, and paintings dating back to the 1800s show that dogs were occasional guests at their owners' nuptials.
Dogs in Weddings
Sometimes getting the pooch to pose is problematic, but we're betting some treats (and possibly a squeaky toy) were used here, with some terrific results. Most groomsmen don't even give that great a smile!
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Designating a dog walker can be a great way to include another friend in your wedding. Just make sure you choose someone who is, a) familiar with your dog, and, b), strong enough to keep the pooch from pulling them down the aisle is he gets excited.
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It wouldn't be a family portrait without the four-legged members, would it?
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Dogs have long been important parts of our lives, and sometimes even guests at our wedding. In some families, it might even be a tradition!
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A sweet little bow is an easy (and inexpensive) way to dress up your pup for the big day.
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Who needs a bouquet when you have a precious puppy to carry down the aisle?
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As far back as the 1920s, when this photo was taken, dog owners were including the furriest members of their families in their nuptials.
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Of course, sometimes dogs aren't just members of the bridal party -- some owners hold entire wedding ceremonies just for their pets! Obviously, to this bride, size doesn't matter ...
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Think they'd look this happy if their dogs were stuck at home on this special day? We doubt it!
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Remember, having a dog in your wedding puts a lot of pressure on them to perform, and chances are good that they won't be perfect. And it's okay -- it'll just give you more to laugh about later, right?
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