Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Wedding Guide
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Celebrating puppy love
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ets play important roles
in their owners’ lives and are
increasingly included in
more activities, such as vacations,
dining out and even weddings.
More couples now are customizing
their wedding celebrations and
bridal parties to include pets.
Dogs and cats are turning up in
wedding photos as well as trips
down the aisle. Some pets even
serve as ring bearers.
Before giving your pet a job for
the wedding, consider its personali-
ty and temperament. How does the
pet react around crowds? A dog or
cat accustomed to a quiet home may More couples are choosing to incor-
behave differently when placed in a porate pets into their weddings, such
as this ring-bearer.
room full of excited people.
In addition, confirm that pets are an animal will be present, so those
allowed inside your ceremony with allergies can take precautions.
If it isn’t practical to have animals
space. Certain venues may not
in
the ceremony, give them a pri-
allow animals that are not service
mary spot in wedding or engage-
dogs.
Make sure to inform guests that ment photos. —Metro
Rehearsal
from page 8
Toasts are expected at the
rehearsal dinner, but they tend to be
spontaneous, off-the-cuff remarks.
A couple with a good sense of
humor might not mind being roast-
ed at their rehearsal dinners. The
bride and groom should expect to
say a few words of thanks to all in
attendance, but remarks need not be
too formal.
Rehearsal dinners may even fea-
ture a little entertainment. Tech-
savvy wedding party members may
put together a presentation with
videos or photographs that chroni-
cles the couple’s lives separately
and their life together.
Rehearsal dinners provide an
opportunity for couples and their
families to spend time together
before the larger festivities of the
wedding pull them in multiple
directions. Plus, they set a fun
tone for the wedding weekend to
come. —Metro
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