Posted on February 05, 2025 by Jacqueline Larcara
Maybe you bonded about being dog lovers on your first date. Or perhaps your pooch was part of your proposal. Naturally, you can’t imagine your wedding day without a little puppy love. No matter how you decide to incorporate your four-legged friend, your big day is sure to be pawsome!
Couple: Lindsey & Jeffrey
Dogs: Tucker & Bear
Venue: Linwood Country Club
Idea: This couple chose to keep their dogs at home while still letting them have a presence at their wedding. Creating a cute sign with an illustration of your dog next to a description of your signature cocktails is a simple way to acknowledge your fur baby.
Couple: Nick & Taylor
Dog: Winnie
Venue: Maritime Parc, Jersey City
Idea: Winnie made an appearance during the couple’s wedding portraits, she was incorporated into the signature cocktails list (the Winnie-Jini was an espresso martini), and an adorable figurine of her was placed on their cake with a little chunk missing to make it look like she ate it.
Couple: Erica & Logan
Dog: Fenway
Venue: Smithville Inn, Galloway
Idea: An illustration of Fenway was on the cocktail napkins along with the phrase “Drinks on me! Love, Fenway.” Fenway was also part of this couple’s engagement, so of course he needed to be present in some way on the big day.
Couple: Danielle & Andrew
Dog: Luna
Venue: Sea Shell Resort, Long Beach Island
Idea: The venue’s palm trees, pool, private beach and outdoor tiki bars gave their wedding a tropical vibe right here in New Jersey. But it was their beloved dog, Luna, who played a special role (and stole the show!) as the tail-wagging flower pup.
Couple: Naz & Matt
Dogs: Nike & Maze
Venue: Ashford Estate, Allendale
Idea: Having their dogs, 4-year-old Goldendoodle Niko, and 10-month-old Bernedoodle Maze, at the wedding was so important. “Being able to share this special day with them meant the absolute world,” says Naz. “We were able to share the celebration all the while snagging the cutest pictures.” The pooches were kindly transported to the venue by Purr n’ Pooch Pet Resorts.
Couple: Jenna & Steve
Venue: Indian Trail Club, Franklin Lakes
Idea: Think about it, your dog is always fascinated by whatever you’re doing. He’ll love watching you get ready on your big day.
Couple: Cassandra & Louis
Dog: George
Venue: Natirar
Idea: “Our biggest detail of the day was our dog, George, being part of the wedding party,” says Cassandra. “He was there during our first look and walked down the aisle with Louis at the ceremony. He had his own tuxedo and everything! We definitely couldn’t have gone through with the day without him there with us,” Cassandra says. His trainer, Elena Miller from Dogs Unleashed K9 Training, brought him.
Couple: Kourtney & Dylan
Dog: Apollo
Venue: private residence
Idea: Shortly after the couple bought a house together, they also brought home a Goldendoodle puppy named Apollo. Being such a special part of their relationship meant he was in some photos on their big day and a sign with his likeness appeared on the bar. The sign read, “Put your drinks on my tab. Love, Apollo.”
Couple: Justin & Kelsey
Dog: Irving
Venue: Mindowaskin Park, Westfield (ceremony); Addams Tavern, Westfield (intimate lunch reception).
Idea: You walk your dog every day so why should your wedding day be any different? New Jersey gown designer Justin Alexander Warshaw had a lavish wedding in Italy, but first, he and his bride-to-be Kelsey had a micro-wedding in Westfield, where they reside. Before the vows, they walked their dog, Irving, through town while in their wedding attire—which provided some great memories (and photos).
Couple: Elizabeth & Rob
Dog: Cooper
Venue: Clarks Landing Yacht Club, Point Pleasant
Idea: The couple’s cockapoo, Cooper, joined them at the church where they held their ceremony for photos. They also had a Cooper Cosmo as one of their signature drinks and a doggy to-go station.
Couple: Melissa & Tagg
Dog: Rooney
Venue: Hudson House, Jersey City
Idea: They incorporated their Mini Irish Doodle, Rooney, into their celebration, with the signature drinks (a MargaROONEy), on their cake, on their cocktail napkins, and on large poster-size popsicle sticks that took over the dance floor. “Our furry little guy means the world to us and is such a special part of what makes us Melissa and Tagg,” Melissa says. “We had to be sure the Rooney details were not to be missed.”
Couple: Lulu & Mitch
Dog: Duke
Venue: The Rockleigh
Idea: Your dog will love it if you crouch down for some kisses on your big day—they want to share the love with you! Duke was dressed to the nines for his close up. Then, Sovereign Bee Events, who was Lulu and Mitch’s wedding planner and also offer pet-sitting services, took care of him.
Couple: Marissa & Ian
Venue: Ashford Estate, Allendale
Idea: Ian held the leash while their dog let his tongue hang out in approval during the big group shot. Also, one of their signature cocktails was named Zoomies (espresso martini) and the drinks sign featured an illustration of their dog and cat.
Couple: Julienne & Shiochee
Dog: Gus
Venue: the Madison Hotel, Morristown
Idea: Their dog, Gus, was present the entire day but they also made sure to subtly include him in their cake topper.
Couple: Ariel & Steven
Venue: Renault Winery & Resort
Idea: The couple decided against having a bridal party. They did, however, have their dogs walk down the aisle in adorable matching outfits.
