Fido Wedding Fashion
There is no doubt that wedding couples are personalizing their nuptials more than ever before. Brides and grooms are taking longer, spending more, and individualizing their special day right down to the smallest detail. One of the fastest growing trends emerging is the additions of the furry four-legged guest. I would even go so far as to say that the weddings have gone to the dogs!
It’s estimated that about 30% of all weddings currently being planned will include the beloved family pet in one capacity or another. Now, as ridiculous as this may seem to some, it’s happening, ….and it is fashionable.
Designing “body flowers” for Fifi does pose a few challenges….especially if the pet is not accustomed to wearing a collar and walking on a leash. When they are adorned with flowers, it usually adds additional bulk or weight…and some pets do not respond well to being dressed so formally. It is suggested that the Bride have a practice run or two with her pet, so they can get the feeling of wearing flowers around their neck or as part of the leash. And of course, there are those pets that would rather eat their accessories than wear them. For them, there is always the option of permanent botanical flowers (silk flowers) with a little bitter apple sprayed on it to deter them from wanting to chew.
In any case, be sure to include every guest - two legged or four…..a pet plays an important part in the lives of a Bride and Groom.
By Suzie Kostick AIFD, MCF, PFCI
