The Dog Wedding Guide

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Want Your Dog to Be the Witness at Your Wedding? It's Possible in These 23 States

Yes, dogs can legally sign as wedding witnesses in 23 U.S. states. Here's which states allow it, what the legal requirements are, and how to make it happen.

May 22, 2026

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How 8 Pet Parents Creatively (and Safely) Included Their Dogs in Their Weddings

Thirty-eight percent of married pet parents include their dog in their wedding. Eight of them told us how it actually went: the ring bearer who bolted, the dog who howled during the speech, and the one who napped on the dance floor.

May 13, 2026
Dog Signature Cocktail Ideas: Names, Signs, Cups, & Stirrers

Dog Signature Cocktail Ideas: Names, Signs, Cups, & Stirrers

Naming a cocktail after your dog is one of the oldest tricks in the dog wedding playbook, and it works every time. Here are 20+ name ideas, a formula for the perfect sign, and how to set up a full bar that looks like it was designed.

May 08, 2026
How to Include Your Dog in Your Wedding Without It Feeling Cheesy

How to Include Your Dog in Your Wedding Without It Feeling Cheesy

A dog in a tutu photobombing the first kiss is cute. But most couples want something more elegant. Here's what actually works when you include your dog in your wedding day, with input from real couples and wedding planner Amy Shack Egan of Modern Rebel.

April 26, 2026
Illustrated vs. Photo-Printed: Why Custom Dog Illustrations Look Better on Wedding Details

Illustrated vs. Photo-Printed: Why Custom Dog Illustrations Look Better on Wedding Details

The difference between a photo print and a hand-drawn illustration on wedding napkins, cups, and stirrers -- and why it matters more than most couples expect.

April 25, 2026
Custom Pet Wedding Favors That Guests Actually Keep

Custom Pet Wedding Favors That Guests Actually Keep

Most wedding favors get left on the table. The ones featuring your dog that guests actually take home, use six months later, and tell you about? A short list, and the reasoning behind each one.

April 15, 2026
Dog Wedding Bar Signs: What They Are, When They Work, and How to Design One

Dog Wedding Bar Signs: What They Are, When They Work, and How to Design One

March 14, 2026