Dog Added to the Guest List? I Don't Think So!

Well, just when you think you have heard it all...

I think the point of not wanting the dog is that its not a hotel, but a house that they will be sharing with a lot of other people. It is inappropriate to assume that a) everyone will be okay with having a dog and b) that no one else would want to bring their own dog (since the house only permits one dog).

Oh my! I did enjoy this one! Yea, I would just kindly tell him there is a deposit. And the house will be communal space. Not everyone likes or may even be allergic to dogs. Yea...no to Bruce.

Personally, if I were expected to come to a wedding for an entire week and the hotel allowed me to bring my dog, I would. Boarding them would cost me a few hundred dollars. Hotels allow dogs for a reason. I take my dogs with me lots of places. And though I understand the concept of "well not everyone at the wedding will like dogs" yeah that's true, but not everyone will be staying in my room either.

Okay...

I had to read this a couple of times.

Would YOU as the bride/groom be responsible for the $100 fee or would the guests be responsible for that fee?

Second, if the dog's in the room, would that still be a problem for you? I don't expect anyone to want a dog at their wedding and reception unless it was a service animal.

Third, from what I read, this isn't your typical Holiday Inn or Sheraton or anything.. this sounds more like an event house/B&B type deal with private and independent owners.

I agree that a dog should not be present at the wedding, but if they would be covering the fee for their animal, I'm not sure why it'd be a big thing.

I may not understand the entire picture... LOL.

After reading Barbara's comment, I can understand why it would be a problem, but otherwise, I don't think it's all that ridiculous. We've brought our dogs along with us to pet friendly hotels before. The wild one is crate trained and the other keeps to herself, so they are really good in hotels. As long as they don't take the dog to the actual wedding and reception, I don't see why this is a crazy thing. If worse comes to worse, you can always just ask those who are also staying in the house if it is okay. I know it's really hard to board my dogs...they do way better when traveling with us,

As others have said, I'm sure they are planning to bring the dog to stay at the pet-friendly hotel - in their room and out for walks - but NOT to the wedding ceremony or reception. If the hotel is pet-friendly and they are paying for their stay, then they have the right to bring the dog. It's not your decision. The hotel allows it.

You can of course politely let them know that the dog can't come to the wedding, but I doubt they would be dumb enough to bring the dog to the ceremony or reception.

Lol. definitely got a little giggle out of this... that's pretty funny. haha.

Hahahaha oh my gosh how awesome is that! Well you won't forget this and it will make for a good memory down the road...

"....Remember when one of our guests tried to bring their DOG to our wedding?!?!?!"

I have already had two family members (yes TWO) make the comment that "they might not be able to come to the wedding" because of their dogs...seriously? The wedding is next year and they can leave them in a home kennel for a few hours and they will be fine!

My great aunt and uncle have this completely stupid mill dog that pees all over itself/whatever it is next to when people come over or it sees anyone walking by, like the mailman (I am serious) - they asked if they could bring it to the wedding - so it can pee all over guests too I suppose. My other uncle also wanted to bring their dog - a 90 pound lab all the way from Texas to Indiana so they would not have to board him. But I was like "um, are you going to leave the dog at your hotel (two hours away from the venue) or what because you won't have a kennel and it will crap on the floor if you leave it for too long." People just do not think.

I am going to have to figure out a way of wording no kids and no pets on our invitations now.

Donna-- if you can, maybe look up actual hotels that are pet-friendly nearby, that way your FH can refer them there in case they make a big deal about it. Not ideal to have them stay elsewhere, but it is another alternative to leaving Bruce totally at home.

I'm confused...are they bringing the dog to stay in their room? If so, that isn't bad.

I can't imagine they are bringing Bruce to the ceremony and reception.

It is rude and inconsiderate that they don't ASK and just ASSUME that they can bring their dog. And are they paying the extra $100 or are they expecting Donna to pay. And the last thing I would want at my wedding is a dog barking throughout my ceremony because it's locked in a bedroom. And with it being a house the walls aren't going to be as thick as a hotel.

It is not a Hotel with independent Hotel rooms. It sounds like a vacation rental/B&B type/Condo House thing. So yes, she has every right to say no to the dog. Like Barbara said it is a house that others will be sharing. NOT a HALLWAY with rooms like in a hotel. Think of the community living spaces: Living room, kitchen, patio's, etc. Are they really going to be considerate to leave their dog in there room the whole time! No way.

I'd be furious if i received that RSVP. I don't know why they wouldn't think to just ask over the phone or email...why would you ever put that on the RSVP card.?!

LOL you can really tell who the dog lovers are in this forum.

Wow... just wow! just when you think you've seen it all !

To be honest I wouldn't want to leave my dog for a week if I had the option to bring him. I don't think it's a big deal, just say no dog at the ceremony & reception.

Y'all are missing the point that it's not a hotel, it's a vacation rental home, so all of the guests will have to put up with the dog. That is not cool on the part of the dog owners. If it were separate hotel rooms, I wouldn't have a problem with it. But it's not.

Well if they're paying the extra fee, and not bringing him to the ceremony....honestly it does get hard when you have dogs and you have to travel.

@OldFashionedBride So what if it's a vacation home? I'm sure these guests have their own bedroom! It's not like they and their dog are going to be sleeping on the couch in the family room. There should be no problem with them bringing their dog to stay in their private room.

Also @Donna, the venue website says there is no additional fee to have a dog there. From the site:

'Dogs welcome (1 max., no cats). No additional fee or deposit required.'

I would double check with them.