Bride wants pet dog to take part in the wedding ceremony
Dear Joy, I would like my dog, Bowser, to participate in my wedding. My mother thinks I am loony to consider this. What do you think? Melissa
Dear Melissa,
Flowerdogs and Ringdogs are being spotted at more and more weddings. Here are some things to consider before you ask Bowser to participate:
– Is your dog obedient? If Bowser likes to jump on guests or pull at his leash, he may need to take an
obedience class before the big day.
– Is Bowser intimidating? A Pit-Bull or a Doberman may scare away your guests.
– Is Bowser welcome at your ceremony site? If you plan on being married in a church or synagogue, you need to ask permission.
– Does Bowser take orders from anyone else? You will be occupied, therefore, you need to have a handler for Bowser on that day.
– Does Bowser howl at loud music? You may want to forgo the bagpipes.
– Do you have someone who can bring him home after the ceremony? You can’t bring him to the reception. A dog begging at the roast beef carving station could be unappealing to your guests.
Let’s assume that Bowser is the most obedient dog in the world, and you want him to be a flowerdog. OOPS, too feminine? How about a ringdog? Attach a small
velvet pouch to his collar and you can be assured that he will guard your rings with his life! Just make sure he is leased and doesn’t run away!
Dear Joy,
I am engaged to marry a wonderful guy. We will be
married in July.. “Bob” was fitted for his tuxedo six
months ago. Since then, he has gained twenty pounds
and has added a few inches to his waistline. I realize
he needs to be remeasured for his tuxedo but I would
prefer that he lose this additional weight. I don’t
want to annoy him but I am finding it hard to remain
attracted to him since he has become chubby. How do I
handle this? Chubby’s Girl.
Dear Chubby’s Girl,
Call the tuxedo rental shop and verify the last
possible date for reordering and measuring a tuxedo
rental. Most final tuxedo measurements can be adjusted
up to the week of the wedding. This extra window of
time should give your groom time to shape up for the
wedding, if he so desires.
Get some counseling, before the big day, if his
additional weight is interfering with your
relationship. If his additional weight is affecting
his health, you need to speak with him and his
physician.
Dear Joy,
I am inviting a few friends to my wedding who are not
married. My maid-of-honor said that I should not write
“Mr. Bob Smith and Guest” on the wedding invitation
envelope. What do you say? Lynn
Dear Lynn,
Find out the name and address of Bob’s guest and send
a separate invitation. If Bob and his guest live at
the same address, then you could write “Mr. Bob Smith
and Miss Mary Doe” on the envelope.
Joy’s Bridal Tip: If you are inviting a guest who is
engaged or co-habitating, it is polite to invite their
significant other. Married guests are always invited
with their spouse. Your attendants should always be
allowed to bring a special guest to share the day with
them.