{wedding accessories} winter cozy

To combat the chill of a winter wedding day, a Bride must wear an extra warm layer.  I opted for a vintage fur stole on my January wedding day.  This Bride opted for a cozy, knit scarf, a choice I am loving.  But what I love even more is that her handsome ring pup is sporting a matching knit scarf.  How adorable!  After all, everyone needs to stay toasty warm, right?

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{fur babies + weddings} gone to the dogs

My heart melted when I saw this oh so adorable beagle flower pup!  It's probably because she reminds me a bit of my precious beagle-basset hound mix, Bailey.  I'm not just partial to beagles & shih-tzus.  I'm pretty much a fan of any cute pup included in the wedding.  Take a look:

A million times YES! to this sweetie in his preppy bow tie:

Someone is too fabulous for words:

A Frenchie who is clearly rocking those flowers:

This rather dapper Boston terrier was made for a tux:

A wedding gone to the dogs isn't such a bad thing!  Which cutie is your favorite?

Photo 1: Jonas Peterson via; Photo 2: Feather and Stone via; Photo 3: Lauren Ross Photography via; Photo 4: Joann Arruda via: Photo 5: One Love Photography via

{fur babies + weddings} pups

Is it just me or do you imagine these adorable bulldogs stole a bit of the spotlight during this wedding?  The flower collar, the little tux, those sweet, wrinkled faces- it's too much cuteness!!  

One little regret I have in regards to our wedding is not taking any photos with our fur baby, Beagle Bailey as he is such a huge part of our life.  Due to restrictions at our church & our ballroom, there was no way to include him in the wedding.  But I got ready at home & I wish I had snapped a few photos with Bailey.  That wasn't in the cards either.  As soon as my bridesmaids, moms, hair stylist & make-up artist arrived at our condo bright & early, Bailey started helping himself to bagels & searching the hair stylist's suitcase.  He's such a beagle!  I had to haul him to doggie daycare before he got himself in trouble.  So no photos of us.  Maybe if I'd had a bit more patience, we could have worked it out.     

Would you include your pet in your wedding?  Or perhaps in a few wedding photos?    

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