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Bringing your pet

The short answer

Yes — your pet is welcome in your ceremony. Two rules: on a leash, and with a designated handler who isn't one of you two. Guests' pets stay home; service animals are always allowed.

Some of the best ceremony photos we've seen have a dog in them! Couples marrying with us are welcome to include their own pet, with one simple rule that makes it work:

  • On a leash, the whole time.
  • With a designated handler — someone other than the two of you, who's responsible for your pet (and any cleanup) from arrival to departure. You'll have your hands full with rings, vows, and each other.

A handler tip: pick someone your pet already knows and trusts, bring high-value treats, and do a bathroom stop before heading to The Chapel.

Guests' pets stay at home, with one exception: service animals, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, are always allowed.

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