Dog and wedding

Ps as you had considered taking him, what outfit were you planning to buy for him?

The dog I mentioned had a bow tie.

It's a dog!!
Find some nice kennels

I've only been to one wedding where a dog was in attendance; he belonged to the bride and followed her down the aisle!
It was the bride's prerogative to do that, just as it is this bride and groom's right to say no dogs!

I would never dream of taking any dog of mine where it was not wanted

Excellent MawB, very good points

This wedding is some distance away - are you staying overnight?
Who will be looking after the dog during the ceremony?
Why should your DIL who is not a dog lover want a picture with your dog?
Was your dog invited?
Why can’t you leave him behind either with a sitter or in kennels?
Ask yourself all of the above and think on, do you take your dog to
Dentist appointments
Doctors
Church
The cinema
Shopping
Get pictures of yourself and your H in your wedding finery with the dog by all means but this is not “Four Weddings and a Funeral”
Out of interest- is there a single reply that thinks it would be a good idea?

I have two very much loved dogs but would never even think of taking either of them to a formal gathering of any kind,they would have a house sitter or go to kennels for a couple of days.
If you want a relationship with your future DIL I would rethink your plans or you will have very little contact with her and your son in the future.

Oh FGS - I have heard everything now!

DO NOT under any circumstances take this b****y dog anywhere near this wedding or indeed your DI - ever.

"bring him out for the odd photo" - heaven preserve us - what lunacy is this?

Ps. Superimpose your little dogs image on to some wedding photos.

As a dog owner /dog lover myself, I would say definitely do not take your dog to the wedding.
Leave early if you do not want to be away for too long it is unnecessary for the dog to go, just think how excited you will both be when you return to pick him up, that’s an experience that is priceless , best wishes.

kiki2

You must have missed past threads about dogs in cafes or hotels, not all GN’ers are dog lovers, let alone the rest of the nation!
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MawB , just for a few photos so outside that’s all , that’s what I said
I thought this country was supposed to be a nation of dog-lovers !

PS I care about my dog and would not want to stress her by taking her to a social gathering.
That said DD and SIL managed to sneak their dog into their wedding by assuring the registrar that he was a therapy dog and I needed him to keep me calm. (The cheek)
She (registrar) winked and all passed off smoothly.
But it was their dog and their wedding.

Sorry if you found the replies too direct kiki but if not to the reception, where was the dog to go, the church?
Your son and DIL are not being “mean” just reasonable.

Thank you soda pop , it s replies like yours which I like ; you are advising me nicely and I am more likely to listen to you than some other people who have posted
I would also like to say that some people haven’t read my initial post properly , I never said he should come to the reception as one of you seemed to think
Anyway have got the gist now so thank you all for your replies , kind or not !

We are not all barking mad mrsgreenfingers56 most of us really care about our pets and are considerate of others. We also tend not to make sweeping generalisations.

Was that addressed to me grannylyn ? A bit waspish wasn’t it? ?

Absolutely you should leave your dog with a sitter or not go to the wedding. I have three much loved dogs and would not consider taking any of them to a wedding. It's the couple's day kiki2 their choice.
If you persist with this you run the risk of alienating your son and daughter in law and for what ? I'm sure your dog will be happier away from all the hassle of a wedding and you can always bring him back a few treats.

Never heard of a dog being at a wedding before! Sorry but just seems a crazy idea, but as someone says "What is it about dog owners?" Most definitely in a breed of their own! Barking mad or what?

Ok you’ve made your point

“Idiocy” is one word for it, another (pun intended) might be “barking”.

I'm not keen on dogs and would have been horrified if my MIL had brought a dog to my wedding so I can only say....don't do it! I've never seen a dog at a wedding and I've been to quite a few. Weddings are for people.

That couples get to say who (or what) comes to their wedding and who (or what) doesn't is practically the first law of the universe.

Actually, I think you know it would be idiocy too or you wouldn't have asked what people think.

I think other posters think it would be idiocy as well, only they're not as blunt about it.

Well I do think it would be idiocy.

I like dogs and, according to the dog owners I know, dogs like me. That's not what's at issue though.

It's very tempting to answer directly your question about whether you are being silly...

A dog is a dog. Why would a dog even want to go to a wedding? Loads of strangers, some shrieking in horror, others, esp little people, hauling and pulling him around. Possibly unsuitable food, loud music. You'd also be on edge, whether he'll provoke an allergic reaction in a guest, bite someone (I'm sure you'll say he doesn't bite but no dog is a biter until the first time it bites) or someone feeds him chocolate, there'll be poop bags and food dishes to deal with.

Get a pet sitter to look after your dog and go and enjoy the wedding, knowing you're putting your son and his new wife first.