the bridal
party
Alyce and Nathan’s two gorgeous
rescue dogs, a Staffy Cross Foxy
called Aurora and Australian
Cattle Dog named Dex, added
plenty of personality to this
couple’s country sunflower
celebration.
what roles did aurora
and dex play on the day?
Aurora was our flower girl,
wearing a beautiful lace harness
that my mum made. Dex played
the role of page boy, however we
didn’t quite trust him with the
rings – the Best Man got those.
He was dressed in a tux featuring
a sunflower buttonhole to match
the groomsmen. We also got them
embroidered collars that said
‘Aurora Flower Girl’ and ‘Dex Page
Boy’ which they are still wearing
now.
I think it surprised everyone how
seamless and possible it was to
have our dogs there as part of the
wedding.
how did their
personalities shine?
Dex was absolutely amazing on the
day. He posed for photos, shook
hands and sat when asked, and
was just great. Aurora recently
underwent major spinal surgery so
it meant everything to us that she
was able to walk down the aisle.
what are some
practical things you
had to consider?
It had to be considered that they may
not sit still for the entire ceremony.
We invested in a big bag of treats and
someone had to be on dog duty. We
tied their leads to a stake rather than
needing someone to hold onto them
and made sure there was a water bowl
available. Our lovely hairdresser also
dropped them at a pet hotel on her
way home.
your best advice for
other brides?
Don’t let anyone else’s opinions
get to you – if you want your pets
to be a part of your day make sure
that they are. You should always
be prepared with food and have
someone there who is in charge
of looking after them for the
ceremony.
Photography Lily & Grace Bridal Phot