The Goodest Boy: Wedding Day Featuring Bride's Best Friend

We will never be over this trend. For many couples, their wedding day simply wouldn’t be complete without an appearance from their furry family member(s). The options are endless for how you decide to show them off. The ring bearer or flower dog are classic choices for the walk down the aisle, in addition to décor details that honor your pet—from dog treat favors to custom cake toppers, signature cocktails, napkin illustrations and personalized signage.

Having Fido join you for a first look or pre-wedding festivities can be a fun option if your companion tends to be a little skittish or succumbs to stage fright. For Mackenzie Tocco and John Tarzian’s wedding at Ray’s Boathouse, having their pup, Jackson, join them for pre-ceremony photos was a special moment they’ll never forget. Dressed to the nines, Jackson stole the show posing on the waterfront in his green bow tie. And in the cutest candid moment ever, as bridal attendants fluffed the train of Mackenzie’s gown for photos, Jackson assumed it was a blanket and laid down on it, just as he would do when the couple would lay a blanket down for him on outings. Talk about a photo op!