Incorporating deceased pet into wedding?

Reception with a bunch of pics of him around and a little sign that says "If heaven wasn't so far away Otis would be here with us today. We miss him so much as you already know, so please take some treats for your furbabies to go." Opinions? or any other ideas?

Talia, I think that's a really cute idea. Just something simple and sweet, and other dog owners would really appreciate!

Small pic and a candle.

I love the idea of incorporating the remembrance into giving out treats for people's furbabies.

I know your pain (I've lost a few fur babies) however I would try to limit it to just your idea. I think if you do more, it would be too much.

I like the idea of a treat bar in his honor, and I love the quote. Of course some people are going to think you are nuts, but they don't have love for their fur babies like we do. You know how people will have a photo of a loved one in a chair during the ceremony... maybe you want to put his dog bed with a picture of him in place of a chair.

@WooPigSooie I LOVE the idea of the dog bed and picture! Thats sweet!

If this is really that important to you then the idea you have is subtle and fine. I don't have dogs and never have had dogs (I literally can't because of awful allergies/asthma) but I have a cat so maybe have a variety for cats too if you think your guests would like that? Your quote said "furbabies" so I think it'd be nice to include more than just dogs.

Or you can make a donation to the adoption shop in lieu of favors. However, I'm not a fan of broadcasting this at your wedding.

We lost our not-quite-5 year old pup a couple weeks before the wedding to cancer. He was my first dog that I owned as an adult and I still am having issues with the loss 6 weeks later. I think your idea is great for the favors! I put my dog's personalized tag he had in case he got lost on my bouquet so I had a part of him with me. It was subtle, but meant a lot to me.

Very often, we include specific names of deceased relatives in our memorial moments during the ceremony, and this is no different. You could ask your officiant to call him to mind with one or two of his most endearing (or annoying) characterstics...

And I like the idea of the treat bar; just make sure your guests know they are dog treats! I like your rhyme for that. I'd skip the dog bed honestly, but then, I'm not a fan of the empty chair either.

I'm so sorry for you; I bet his long life was a happy one! Hugs from me and slurpy kisses from Sophie.

@Spaghetti the treats are actually safe for both cats and dogs! So it works out for both.

The treat bar sounds sweet. You could also have a charm with his picture and attach it to your bouquet or like Katie said his collar and tag on your bouquet. I'm so sorry for your loss losing a pet is tough.

I love Kate's idea! The treat bar is cute but any more than that I think is too much. Not because he was a dog but because some people have a hard time dealing with loss at what is supposed to be a joyous event, like a wedding. Lots of hugs from your fellow dog lover and date twin. I am so sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I think the treat idea is good. And anybody who doesn't get it never had a fur baby.

I think you should frame different photos of him and have that as a guide to what table people are sitting at. Be creative add stickers to the frame, your favorite pet mom quotes, his favorite tricks or treats, or even a number! Therefore, he'll be all over your venue and you can feel his happy spirit!

I adopted my dog a few years ago and I know that mommy love is strong!!!

Sorry for your loss.

Woo I'm totally crying now and smothering my pup ..so sorry about your fur baby ! I think the treats would be a really great idea!

Love the treat bar idea. And so sorry about Otis.

I am so sorry for your loss. That truly breaks my heart! My FSIL lost both her labs a little over a month before her wedding. She had a locket with their pictures attached to her bouquet and every table had a framed picture of them. It was heartbreaking to say the least.

I included a picture of my fur baby on the memory table, and my priest mentioned her during his homily which meant SO MUCH to me. I teared up at the altar because I was thinking of her and how she was there for me through all my rocky relationships, and I'd finally found the one.

I'm so sorry for the loss of Otis. I know he will be looking down on you on your big day!

So sorry about Otis. I love pugs, and think the idea of the treat bar is nice. I went to another wedding that had a candy/sweets buffet with an option for pet treats too.

Aw I'm so sorry for your loss! My dog is my baby so I understand 100%

I love that idea of doing something in his honor and the treat table sounds perfect.