{"id":44886,"date":"2016-03-05T10:39:09","date_gmt":"2016-03-05T15:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=44886"},"modified":"2017-08-06T10:50:09","modified_gmt":"2017-08-06T14:50:09","slug":"puppy-love-dog-theme-weddings-bridal-showers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/uncategorized\/puppy-love-dog-theme-weddings-bridal-showers","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Puppy Love: Dog Theme Weddings and Bridal Showers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"bodynav\">These days, canine companions are playing a larger role in our weddings. Starting in California and Colorado, and now heading east, more and more couple are drafting a four-footed family member as a ring bearer.<\/p>\n<p>With the rise of less formal, \u201canything goes\u201d <a title=\"second wedding\" href=\"http:\/\/www.idotaketwo.com\/blog\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">second\u00a0weddings<\/a>, dogs aren\u2019t just trotting up the aisle with the rings,\u00a0either. They\u2019re showing up in the wedding theme, too. Maybe the\u00a0lucky couple met at \u201c101 Dalmations,\u201d volunteering for\u00a0the local animal shelter, or walking their dogs in the park. Maybe\u00a0they just never got over the spaghetti scene in <em>Lady &amp; The\u00a0Tramp.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44891\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44891\" style=\"width: 736px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44891\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1ecead1efe27cc695b77d6a869eade87.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"736\" height=\"1106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1ecead1efe27cc695b77d6a869eade87.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1ecead1efe27cc695b77d6a869eade87-532x800.jpg 532w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1ecead1efe27cc695b77d6a869eade87-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1ecead1efe27cc695b77d6a869eade87-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1ecead1efe27cc695b77d6a869eade87-500x751.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1ecead1efe27cc695b77d6a869eade87-672x1010.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44891\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44891\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1ecead1efe27cc695b77d6a869eade87.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"736\" height=\"1106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1ecead1efe27cc695b77d6a869eade87.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1ecead1efe27cc695b77d6a869eade87-532x800.jpg 532w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1ecead1efe27cc695b77d6a869eade87-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1ecead1efe27cc695b77d6a869eade87-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1ecead1efe27cc695b77d6a869eade87-500x751.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1ecead1efe27cc695b77d6a869eade87-672x1010.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/noscript> Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Whatever their reasons, dogs are stepping out when it comes to\u00a0weddings. Here are some tips for some canine style at yours:<\/p>\n<p><strong><a name=\"wedding\"><\/a><span class=\"bold-it\">Dog Theme Wedding\u00a0Ideas.<\/span> <\/strong>Adorn a regal white cake with sugar pawprints,\u00a0and top with a dog cake topper.<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytxt\"><span class=\"bold-it\"><strong>Dog Cake Toppers.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>We\u2019ve found a <a class=\"broken_link\" href=\"http:\/\/jwcaketops.com\/animals\/petattend.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blown\u00a0glass dog cake topper<\/a> and a Lady\u00a0&amp; The Tramp cake topper.<\/p>\n<p><strong> <span class=\"bold-it\">Dog Decor. <\/span><\/strong>Instead of a \u201cwishing\u00a0well\u201d, you\u2019ll want a wedding-ready dog house. Make or buy an\u00a0inexpensive wooden doghouse. Paint white; cut slot in the top for\u00a0cards. Create simple wooden \u201cgingerbread\u201d accents for\u00a0the dog house using a jigsaw or scrollsaw (borrow a friend\u2019s), or\u00a0buy ready-made dog shapes from the craft store; glue along roof.\u00a0Finish by hot-gluing white fabric rosebuds beween the wooden ornaments.\u00a0Fill the doorway with bunched-up tulle.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44892\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44892\" style=\"width: 736px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44892\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/b7f2506e70a55400ae92b9e4bca65e90.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"736\" height=\"984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/b7f2506e70a55400ae92b9e4bca65e90.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/b7f2506e70a55400ae92b9e4bca65e90-598x800.jpg 598w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/b7f2506e70a55400ae92b9e4bca65e90-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/b7f2506e70a55400ae92b9e4bca65e90-500x668.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/b7f2506e70a55400ae92b9e4bca65e90-672x898.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44892\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44892\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/b7f2506e70a55400ae92b9e4bca65e90.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"736\" height=\"984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/b7f2506e70a55400ae92b9e4bca65e90.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/b7f2506e70a55400ae92b9e4bca65e90-598x800.jpg 598w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/b7f2506e70a55400ae92b9e4bca65e90-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/b7f2506e70a55400ae92b9e4bca65e90-500x668.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/b7f2506e70a55400ae92b9e4bca65e90-672x898.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/noscript> jenniferbagwellphotographyblog<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>For centerpieces, grow wheatgrass in shiny stainless steel\u00a0bowls.<\/strong> (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sprouting.com\/wheatgrass.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How\u00a0to grow wheatgrass<\/a> \u2014 it\u2019s easy.) Top each bowl with a substantial\u00a0gingerbread bone wrapped in cellophane and curly ribbon, and attach\u00a0balloons from the bone.<\/p>\n<p>Or,\u00a0paint large terra cotta pots white, tie off with silver\u00a0ribbon, and fill with dog cookie bouquets (bone-shaped cookies dipped\u00a0in dog safe yogurt, decorated with sprinkles and tied off with ribbon).\u00a0Write the table name on each pot with black permanant marker.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For placecards, <\/strong>buy a <a class=\"broken_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/product-category\/whats-hot\/\">simple silver place frame<\/a>, and one silver\u00a0pawprint or dog\u00a0bone charm for each frame. Loop a shimmery ribbon through each\u00a0charm, tie into a bow, and hot glue to the top-center of each frame.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44894\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44894\" style=\"width: 736px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44894\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/222e3044d54fd39897b94ce787cbdfe4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"736\" height=\"1104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/222e3044d54fd39897b94ce787cbdfe4.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/222e3044d54fd39897b94ce787cbdfe4-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/222e3044d54fd39897b94ce787cbdfe4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/222e3044d54fd39897b94ce787cbdfe4-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/222e3044d54fd39897b94ce787cbdfe4-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/222e3044d54fd39897b94ce787cbdfe4-672x1008.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44894\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44894\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/222e3044d54fd39897b94ce787cbdfe4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"736\" height=\"1104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/222e3044d54fd39897b94ce787cbdfe4.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/222e3044d54fd39897b94ce787cbdfe4-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/222e3044d54fd39897b94ce787cbdfe4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/222e3044d54fd39897b94ce787cbdfe4-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/222e3044d54fd39897b94ce787cbdfe4-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/222e3044d54fd39897b94ce787cbdfe4-672x1008.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/noscript> elizabethannedesigns.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Buy\u00a0inexpensive pewter or silver-plated dog charms<\/strong> . Hot\u00a0glue these to wooden napkin rings, and to white satin ribbons (or\u00a0ribbons in your <a title=\"Month by Month: Wedding Themes and  Colors for Every Season\" href=\"https:\/\/favorideas.com\/wedding-themes\/seasonal-themes\/weddings-by-the-month-and-season\/\">wedding colors<\/a>). Wrap around and glue satin ribbons\u00a0to white pillar candles. Adorn with other accents to your taste:\u00a0ribbon roses, crystals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pour ice into <\/strong>paw\u00a0print molds and float in the punch.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44896\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44896\" style=\"width: 736px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44896\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ab3447d44bed679aa31caba5069a1eac.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"736\" height=\"1105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ab3447d44bed679aa31caba5069a1eac.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ab3447d44bed679aa31caba5069a1eac-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ab3447d44bed679aa31caba5069a1eac-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ab3447d44bed679aa31caba5069a1eac-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ab3447d44bed679aa31caba5069a1eac-500x751.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ab3447d44bed679aa31caba5069a1eac-672x1009.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44896\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44896\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ab3447d44bed679aa31caba5069a1eac.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"736\" height=\"1105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ab3447d44bed679aa31caba5069a1eac.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ab3447d44bed679aa31caba5069a1eac-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ab3447d44bed679aa31caba5069a1eac-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ab3447d44bed679aa31caba5069a1eac-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ab3447d44bed679aa31caba5069a1eac-500x751.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ab3447d44bed679aa31caba5069a1eac-672x1009.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/noscript> Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span class=\"bold-it\"><strong>Attendants<\/strong><\/span><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>Instead of just having a miniature bride in the form of\u00a0flower girl, go the \u201cwhole dog\u201d \u2014 dress a comely canine\u00a0couple of your choice in full wedding regalia. Don\u2019t forget where the dog theme all started, though \u2014 the trusty ring bearer. Give him his moment in the limelight with a handsome get-up.<\/p>\n<p class=\"bold-it\"><strong>Dog Wedding Favors<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wedmart.com\/gifts\/wine-charms.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dog\u00a0wedding wine charms<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Dog bone sugar cookies or dog\u00a0bone cookie cutters<\/li>\n<li>Dog bone gingerbread sandwich cookies, with lemon or cream cheese\u00a0icing<\/li>\n<li>Bone-shaped rice crispy treats (use bone cookie cutter); dipped\u00a0in chocolate<\/li>\n<li>Donation \u201cin lieu of favors\u201d to local animal shelter\u00a0or humane society<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44898\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44898\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44898\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/037afe13d0e11c79e55845bb202ca4a6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/037afe13d0e11c79e55845bb202ca4a6.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/037afe13d0e11c79e55845bb202ca4a6-585x800.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/037afe13d0e11c79e55845bb202ca4a6-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/037afe13d0e11c79e55845bb202ca4a6-500x683.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44898\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44898\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/037afe13d0e11c79e55845bb202ca4a6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/037afe13d0e11c79e55845bb202ca4a6.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/037afe13d0e11c79e55845bb202ca4a6-585x800.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/037afe13d0e11c79e55845bb202ca4a6-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/037afe13d0e11c79e55845bb202ca4a6-500x683.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/noscript> Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Dog Theme Shower Ideas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a bridal shower \u2014 get wild!<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bold-it\"><strong>Shower Decor<\/strong>.<\/span> Start\u00a0by placing an <strong>enormous white bone<\/strong> over the door\u00a0of the hostess\u2019 house. Make yourself of thin plywood or heavy cardboard;\u00a0paint white; sprinkle with white glitter and tie with a tulle bow. Or buy a white dog bone pinata for gleeful bashing and sweet treats later on. \u00a0Dress for a wedding with silk rosebuds and big tulle bow. For centerpieces, buy small stuffed dogs or autograph dogs, deck out in homemade bridal finery, and tie balloon bouquets to each.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bold-it\"><strong>Shower\u00a0Food.<\/strong> <\/span>What\u2019s the main course? Hot dogs, of course! While the dogs are plumpin\u2019, serve finger-food snacks in new plastic or stainless steel dog food bowls from the dollar store. Dogalicious snacks include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"li2\">Cocoa puffs<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><a class=\"broken_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cooks.com\/rec\/doc\/0,1710,158182-234196,00.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chex\u00a0Mix puppy chow<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Kooky\u00a0Chew treats (for humans)<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Pastel\u00a0Candy Bonz<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Cupcakes topped with a chocolate bone or dog\u00a0toppers.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Chocolate\u00a0Scotty dogs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span class=\"bold-it\">Shower\u00a0Favors. <\/span><\/strong>Hand out red rhinestone dog tags for each\u00a0of your loyal guests.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44901\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44901\" style=\"width: 736px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-44901 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/6781f3cd2a0665758ad5feea0f4a0ead.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"736\" height=\"1106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/6781f3cd2a0665758ad5feea0f4a0ead.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/6781f3cd2a0665758ad5feea0f4a0ead-532x800.jpg 532w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/6781f3cd2a0665758ad5feea0f4a0ead-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/6781f3cd2a0665758ad5feea0f4a0ead-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/6781f3cd2a0665758ad5feea0f4a0ead-500x751.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/6781f3cd2a0665758ad5feea0f4a0ead-672x1010.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44901\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44901 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/6781f3cd2a0665758ad5feea0f4a0ead.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"736\" height=\"1106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/6781f3cd2a0665758ad5feea0f4a0ead.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/6781f3cd2a0665758ad5feea0f4a0ead-532x800.jpg 532w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/6781f3cd2a0665758ad5feea0f4a0ead-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/6781f3cd2a0665758ad5feea0f4a0ead-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/6781f3cd2a0665758ad5feea0f4a0ead-500x751.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/6781f3cd2a0665758ad5feea0f4a0ead-672x1010.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/noscript> Etsy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"entry-content clearfix\"><span class=\"bold-it\"><strong>Music<\/strong> \u2026<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/redirect?link_code=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;tag=hughgrant-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;path=tg\/detail\/-\/B000001M2C?v=glance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Music\u00a0for Dog Lovers<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Who Let the Dogs Out \u2013 Baha Men<\/li>\n<li>Puppy Love \u2013 Paul Anka<\/li>\n<li>Gonna Buy Me a Dog \u2014 The Monkees<\/li>\n<li>Hound Dog \u2013 Jerry Lee Lewis<\/li>\n<li>Selections from <em>Lady &amp; The Tramp<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These days, canine companions are playing a larger role in our weddings. Starting in California and Colorado, and now heading east, more and more couple are drafting a four-footed family member as a ring bearer. With the rise of less formal, \u201canything goes\u201d second\u00a0weddings, dogs aren\u2019t just trotting up the aisle with the rings,\u00a0either. They\u2019re showing up in the wedding theme, too. 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