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Pets at Weddings

Lovely Greetings to all our Lots of Love Readers!

There are people who have developed an affinity for their pets. Being faithful companions, pets are a source of joy, fun and a lot of endearment. And because they are special, a lot of couples make them a part of the important milestones in their lives. And just like close friends and relatives, it is but proper to have the very presence of their pets at the wedding standing witness to their testament of love and commitment as husband and wife.

Here are some of the cutest photos of pets at weddings:

The couple sharing a snapshot with their feline friend

Sweet moment with the llamas

The bride bonding with her best buddy

An endearing photo of the groom and his furry pal.

The sweet couple together with their favorite bunny.

Other than being a guest at the wedding, pets can also take on several wedding duties:

They make the cutest addition to any save-the-date wedding announcement.

As pet-of-honor, he should look cute and groomed for the occasion.

Trained dogs can serve as flower bearer

one of the groom's men

and even as ring bearer

She makes an adorable companion for the little ones walking down aisle

He can have his moment walking down the aisle carrying the "Here comes the bride" sign

Their cutest tricks make photo shoots more interesting

Exciting as it sounds, planning a wedding involving pets is not as easy as a walk in the park. With pets, you have to be prepared for anything and everything. You have to put thought on their needs and their temperament for things to go without any hitch.

Here are some tips on how you, your pets and guests can enjoy your wedding celebration:

Consider your pet's temperament. Not all pets are sociable. Observe your pet's behavior. If being in a crowd is making it jittery, that should give you a preview of how things will be on your wedding day.
Work with a sitter. You will not have the time to attend to your pet's need with all the many things running through your mind on your wedding day. And it would be unfair to pass on the burden to your family members and friends who would be busy with their respective assignments. Having a pet wedding attendant who knows his or her way around pets will ensure that your pet will be well provided for and its needs taken cared of for the whole duration of the celebration.

Factor in your pet's needs in the wedding plan. If you are hiring a wedding coordinator, you have to let them know that you want to involve your pets in the wedding so they can check on several things like if the location of your choice allow pets and have pet-friendly facilities. They would also have to inform their vendors about it so there won't be any surprises.
Give everyone a heads up about your plan. As a show of courtesy to your guests, inform them ahead of time that your pets will be joining the wedding celebration. You would not want to deal with allergies or unfriendly stares to spoil the most important day of your life.
Aim for picture perfect. Hire a photographer who love animals or at least have some experience taking pictures of people and their pets. That should give you an assurance that you will have the pictures that will showcase how you and everyone else, your pets included, had fun at your wedding.

Lots of Love,
Susan

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10 Ring Pillow Alternatives

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Happy greetings to all Lots of Love Readers! When you plan weddings, you are always inclined to go with traditional designs and details because they have worked pretty much for everyone. However, if you want your wedding to be something that people will remember for a very long time, you can fill with elements that will separate it from the rest. For instance, the ring pillow. Also known as the wedding ring cushion. It is traditionally a small pillow that is used to carry the rings during Western weddings. You can add a personal touch by letting your ringbearer carry the rings on something out of the ordinary.

Here are 10 ring pillow alternatives worth considering.

Boxed up. Something you can use even after the wedding.

So you won't miss it, you can label which one is for the Mr. and the Mrs.

Especially delivered by your favorite bear.

Something classy and unexpected. The rings hidden on a cane.

Keeping it safe inside a safe guarded by your most trusted ring bearer.

Showcased in a vintage jewelry box.

Give new life to an old book by transforming it into a ring holder.

Something that will go perfectly well on a beach wedding: Rings placed on a shell.

Something creative, a lotus origami with the rings in the middle.

Simply colorful. Pin the rings on a flower of your wedding's motif.

Engraved heart bearing the rings.

Lots of Love,
Susan

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Wedding Details: Ring Bearers

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Happy Greeting to all our Lots of Love Readers!

When planning a wedding, getting your family and friends involved in the ceremony or the reception gives it a personal touch. You can always find something for everyone to do on your wedding day. Your besties can of course serve as your bridesmaids and maid of honor. The little girls as flower girls. And those cute nephews, godsons or even your kids can play the important role of ring bearer at your wedding. But what exactly do ring bearers do? As the name suggests, these cute little guys are tasked to carry a pillow that holds the rings of the bride and the groom. Ring bearers are usually boys from age 4 to 8. Although there is no hard and fast rule about it, getting someone who can walk down the aisle without much fuss would really be very much welcomed.

Here are some ways you can spruce up your little helper's participation at your wedding:

Pay homage to Scottish tradition by getting him to wear a kilt.

Be one of the boys. Get him to wear a cool pair of shades.

Something comfy - suspenders, shorts and loafers.

Let him be your personal superhero for the day

A fairy tale wedding filled with your well-loved characters.

Arrive in style. Your ring bearer will definitely enjoy driving to the altar on his personal ride.

Wheeled in. Let him ride on a wagon to the alter during the ceremony.

Instead of marching before the flower girls, getting them to walk the aisle together would be more fun.

Carry a sign. Ain't this the cutest?

Alternately, you can get him to bring a big balloon announcing the bride's entrance.

Add a quirky touch to his attire with the help of an awesome cartoon character boutonniere.

And don't forget to pack some art stuff for him to show your appreciate for his help at the wedding.

You can also get him to do other chores like distribute lollipops to welcome guests at the reception.

Brotherly duties. You can get an older sibling to accompany your little bearer as he walks down the aisle.

Looking dapper in a hat.

Lots of Love,

Susan

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15 Fan Wedding Bouquet Ideas

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Happy greetings to all our Lots of Love Readers!

For the adventurous bride, everything out of the ordinary is fun and exciting. And when it comes to the bridal bouquet, the choice is not limited to flowers. An alternative to the floral bouquet popularized during the 80s is the fan wedding bouquet. It is an interesting twist to the usual floral arrangement that accentuates the bride's pristine white dress. The fan wedding bouquet is handy and lightweight compared to its floral counterpart. It gives the bride more flexibility in carrying with either hand. Fan wedding bouquet designs range from the simple to the eclectic to suit any wedding theme or motif.

Here are 15 creative and charming fan wedding bouquets: