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

Okay, even you don't buy the vacation home versus hotel argument, the place only allows ONE dog!! Why is this one couple special that they get to bring their dog, but no one else does, INCLUDING the bride and groom?!?!!?

Any time you start making assumptions, you run the risk of offending someone or appearing rude. And this couple has done exactly that.

This is a vacation home with communal spaces, not a conventional hotel. What if another wedding guest is allergic to dogs, or the dog is rambunctious and annoys everyone? Ultimately, it is rude as hayell to bring an uninvited guest to any occasion, whether that guest has two legs or four.

This place has some pet-friendly rooms, and they have availability for the week of your wedding. They don't say is the rooms available are pet-friendly or not.

http://innatcorolla.com/faqs/

I know you're probably already counting on this couple for part of the house payment, but I think offering them an alternative so that they can bring their dog may mend more fences than just telling them no outright :/

@Barbara that link is not to her venue.

Sunshine - Barbara knows that. She's suggesting that the OP refer the dog people to a different hotel if they insist on bringing their pet.

That is insane! I can't believe that.

I was actually wondering if anyone on my groom's side (his parents have two dogs) would bring any pets... if they even tried, we'd shut it down lol.

@Sunshine - Just checked the website and saw that it does say no extra cost. The brochure we received last summer gave a fee, but that is beside the point. I found it rude that they assumed that their dog would be THE one coming. They did not ask, they told us he was coming. If they had asked, it would not have bothered me. The answer would have been no, but I would have had no trouble with the question. We love dogs and would have liked to have our own with us. I just don't think that a house that is going to be shared by a large group of people is the place to bring any dog.

@Barbara - I will look to see if there is a pet friendly hotel nearby and offer them that option. Good suggestion. Thank you!

I don't understand all the people saying it is ridiculous for this couple to want to bring their dog on a week-long trip. Dogs are family. I understand it is a house that will be shared and not a hotel so I see why it would be frowned upon. However, I think it's weird that people think of it as something out of this world or unheard of.

I find it pretty disgusting that some of the women here would be perfectly fine with saying "no kids" at a wedding but think it's perfectly fine to bring a dog to a week-long vacation/wedding with family & friends...

Here are some basic issues with bringing a dog:

1) barking half the night

2) barking during ceremony/reception

3) getting dog fur on EVERYTHING, possibly the bride's dress

4) Depending on how dependable the dog owner is, there might be dog poop in the backyard/front yard

5) Dog allergies

I'm sure there are other issues.... just say no to the dog haha.

DA FUQ?!?!?!

Ok, now I understand and I am a HUGE animal lover but you can't bring your dog when sharing the house with others.

Donna, just say...oh how cute but you can't bring Bruce.

If it were me and I wanted to bring my dogs, I would find accommodations elsewhere. problem solved.

Dogs don't bark non-stop, especially if their needs are met. Again, the dog wouldn't need to be anywhere near the bride or the ceremony/reception space so it's fur wouldn't be a problem.

I see OP's point though about not even bringing her own dog so it wouldn't be fair for only one guest to bring a dog. Just tell them there is a limit of one dog max and so you are saying no dogs at all.

Okay, a lot of people who say "no kids" at a wedding invite people with kids from out of town, meaning they'd need to get babysitters for at least 2 days.

Also, some dog owners can definitely be idiots (I am not saying anyone here or anything like that). I've lived in an apartment complex that allowed dogs and nobody picked up after them through the entire winter -- there was poop and yellow snow all over the place.

I just don't see why expecting parents to get babysitters for a few days is more acceptable than a dog sitter for a week.

Erin-- I think its the *assumption* that they can bring their dog without discussing with the person coordinating the rental/other people sharing the rental. Its not a super polite or considerate thing to do, especially since the place only allows one dog. What if someone staying there actually had a service dog, and they HAD to use the quota for their dog? What if someone was highly allergic or scared of dogs? What if someone else was bringing a dog that was really dog-aggressive and couldn't be around other dogs?

I know its hard to leave pets and find accommodations for them, but I think most people would realize they would at least need to ASK to bring their pet in this situation.

"Event House" does this mean you are all staying in one house together?

If it"s a shared house I would say No Way!

*There maybe other guest allergic dogs

*Someone may be terrified of dogs

*Maybe the dog is not trained, and will be licking food on tables and counters

*Could be a yappy, snappy, snarling, drooling mutt

*Think of the fur, all over the house, sofa

*This dog will be walking around the house while you are getting dressed in the morning

*Fur on the men's suits, fur on your dress...

*What if it bites a child who is also staying in the house! Strange house, strange kid, lots of commotion, anything can happen

*Dealing with someone else's dog on your wedding morning, listening to other guest complain about the dog... who needs the aggravation

*What if he is not a responsible dog owner, who's going to pick up after this dog

*The fact that he is inviting the dog, with no regards to the people staying there ~ speaks volumes

I would be on the phone sorting this one out

Humm I honestly feel like if the house allows dogs, and they aren't planning on bringing him to the wedding itself, you can't really tell them not to bring him unless you're paying for the rooms. You can certainly politely request they leave the dog at home though.

I love (almost) all furbabies, but just because I have one in my home, doesn't mean others want it in theirs. I agree with Private User. If this is a shared home owners have to take into consideration other guests.

OP, I apologize, but I had to stalk your venue online It's gorgeous, btw! I'm in NC and I knew that I had heard of this place somewhere.

Now that I've gone to the website, I understand your concerns more clearly.

This is more like a house that people rent with a bunch of other families every summer out in OBX, Hilton Head, etc. It's not your typical wedding hotel.. so that should help clear things up. Kitchen/living room and bathrooms are all communal with each couple have their own bedroom and that's it.

That being said, the best way to tip toe around this is to follow what others have said about recommending other hotels similar to Wendy C's response. I would just explain that it's probably not the best type of lodging with an animal plus you guys may end up being responsible for any type of damage that may be caused by the dog (and even the people).

No way! I agree with Barbara - refer them to some pet friendly hotels nearby. In case of the worst you do not want to be held responsible for what a dog can or might do!

Tell them your baby sister's cousin's uncle's girlfriend's best friend is deathly afraid of dogs! You get the idea.

In my opinion i dont agree with bringing the dog if they keep it in the room. They have to think of the other guests. Dog barks and can keep people up. Dog gonna have to talk walk. Not everyone is dog friendly. Plus like they said they aint even bringing they own dog.

Maybe they can find a friend to dog sit for them until that get back home. Yea yall should talk to them soon. Im not gonna lie it is funny though.