From facilitating meet cutes to being your beloved third wheel, pets are an important part of relationships. In fact, most pet parents (79%) seek their pet’s approval of romantic partners, and 60% look for other pet lovers when searching for a romantic partner. A whopping 80% of pet parents in a relationship are happiest when they are with both their partner and their pet.
When it’s time to take the next step in a romantic relationship—like getting engaged or planning a wedding—pets are right there alongside you to share in the excitement.
Whether your pet helps pop the question or joins in on your big day, check out these popular and memorable ways to incorporate your pet in this exciting chapter.
Pro Tips for Including Pets in Your Engagement or Wedding
Know your pet and what they’re comfortable with.
Plan ahead to ensure your wedding venue or proposal location is pet-friendly.
Have a dedicated person in charge.
Have treats and toys handy during photo shoots.
Practice walking down the aisle.
Pet Products to Make Your Photos Pop
How to Include Pets in Your Wedding
As your wedding plans commence, you may be wondering how you can extend your pet's involvement to the big day itself. You're not alone! According to a Chewy survey, 21 percent of married couples, or 1 in 5, have included their pets in their weddings.
There are many ways to include your pet in your wedding, whether as involved as walking down the aisle together or, for shyer pets, simply displaying your favorite photo of them at the reception.
These are the most popular ways the couples in Chewy's survey included their pets:
In wedding photos
Like "first look" photos.
As the cake topper
Almost too adorable to eat. (Almost.)
Ring bearer
Don't forget the cute 'fit!
Flower girl
Wearing a floral bandana, of course.
On wedding invites
And/or save the dates.
Name in the wedding
Like signature drinks and table designations.
It's no surprise that many couples want their pets to be a part of this major relationship milestone, especially when you consider these other Chewy survey stats:
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