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Jaylene Martin , owner of As You Wish Character Entertainment , offers not just babysitting , but wedding childcare . As she says , “ it is babysitting that feels nothing like babysitting .” As You Wish will set up an area just for kids , provide decor with one character in full costume ( think princesses and superheroes ) as well as two or more royal attendants . For safety purposes , she likes to keep a 1-6 ratio ( 1-4 if there are babies ) of royal attendants to children . They provide snacks , games , crafts , activities and even keepsakes your pint-sized guests can take home with them . Her staff is trained and certified in the latest CPR , asthma , BLS and more protocols and Jaylene takes food allergies very seriously . They have a check-in system for the children and with over 17 years of childcare experience , As You Wish welcomes children of all ages from babies to 12 year olds , both neurotypical and kids with special needs . Imagine the awe and excitement of your smaller guests when Elsa or Superman walk into the room to play with them at your wedding ! With 23 characters to choose from , you will surely find one that will wow these pint-sized dignitaries .
Just like small children need someone to attend to them , so do your furry family members . If your plan is to have your dog walk down the aisle , but you know he is not 100 % reliable to be a good boy after his moment to shine , you need a pet sitter . Let Cassie Tobin with Vintage Rental Co . Pet Sitting services save the day ! Cassie offers a variety of packages which can allow you , the bride and groom , to know your furry child is well loved , cared for and attended to so you can enjoy your wedding day . She brings water bottles , treats , accident clean up supplies , toys , and for those pets who struggle with anxiety , with your permission of course , she can even offer them calming chews . Cassie offers chauffeur services to your home or a boarding facility and even a pet portrait of your sweet baby .
Vintage Rental Co . Pet Sitting started after she got married in 2021 and wanted her pup , Satchmo , in her wedding . She realized there was no one in the area that offered wedding day pet sitting services , so Cassie , an animal lover herself , researched best practices in other parts of the country and began to help fill a void in the area . She says 90 % of her customers want her to watch their dog , but she will watch any domesticated pet .
Pets at a wedding attract attention and Cassie loves hanging out with your dog , letting the children pet them , but making sure they are not overwhelmed . She has a “ meet and greet ” before your wedding day so that your pet can get familiar with her and she can learn their likes and dislikes , easing your mind that they are well loved and cared for : her main goal .
Okay , so the wedding is over , you are about to jet off on your honeymoon , but who will love and care for your beloved pup ? Misti Fry with Side Kick Dog Training offers an array of services . Do you need boarding ? Daycare ? Or even someone to train your pup to get along with your fiance ’ s pets or kids ? Misti to the rescue ! Misti has been training dogs for over 20 years and her passion is problem solving . She can help train your dog to be on his best behavior and walk down the aisle or figure out a way for the new blended family of dogs , cats and / or kids to all get along . While she is not a marriage counselor , she helps couples solve problems relating to their pets . She once had a groom who was used to having working dogs who lived outside , while the bride ’ s pets were her fur babies who lived inside the house . The human component meant Misti had to counsel the couple to appreciate each other ’ s approach to their dog when the newlyweds got a new Corgi puppy . The wife wanted to wrap the puppy in bubble wrap and protect her , while the husband needed the dog to help with the livestock . Through both people and puppy therapy ,