Rescue Dog Finds Home at Wedding in St Pete, FL
We took adoptable dog Oakley for an adventure out of the shelter that resulted in him finding his forever home!
Photo by Lifelong Photography Studio
As a part of our efforts to help shelter animals find their home & bring pawsitivty to the wedding community, we teamed up with the Humane Society of Tampa Bay to help a dog in need find their home.
Photo by Lifelong Photography Studio
Photo by Lifelong Photography Studio
We arrived at the shelter to break Oakley, the rescue pup, out of his cage.
He was so excited for an adventure!
We brought him to the Hotel Zamora where a group of fellow wedding vendors had organized a styled wedding photo shoot. We knew this would be a great opportunity for Oakley to be exposed to new environments & people. Socialization for any shelter dog is incredibly important, especially if you can start at a young age.
It was also a fun chance to get a few professional photos of Oakley to promote his adoption. The wedding vendors are also able to use these photos to showcase to their couples that they are pet friendly. Of course, the photos came out ADORABLE!
Photo by Lifelong Photography Studio
It turns out it was truly Oakley’s lucky day because one of the wedding coordinators with Blue Skies Weddings & Events fell in love with the sweet boy & just knew he would be a perfect addition to their family!
They made things official the next day at the shelter & now Oakley (they kept his name) is living his best life in a loving home!
Congrats to Oakley & his humans!
We are so happy we could help you find each other!
Learn more about our mission to bring pawsitivity to the wedding community!
Isla Del Sol Wedding with Sparrow - St Petersburg, FL
Sparrow, the cuddly puppy, was a big part of his parent’s wedding day!
With bright eyes and a wiggly body, our friend Sparrow almost couldn’t contain his excitement for his parent’s big day!
We met him at the Sirata Beach Resort, where he was waiting to begin our adventure. After walking around the property and saying hello to some family members, Sparrow went to see his mom while she was getting ready. It was hard for him to not steal all the attention from the ladies, and easy for him to help ease all their anxieties.
After many kisses and lots of snuggles, Sparrow decided he should grace the groom with his presence as well. When we arrived, Sparrow was happy to hang with the guys and gushed with excitement when he saw his dad. Before we knew it, the time had come to load up and head over to Isla Del Sol.
Sparrow was able to witness the joy on Matt’s face when He saw Carly for the first time, and he even got to join in on the memory by posing in his tuxedo for pictures with them.
Sparrow did such a wonderful job down the aisle during the ceremony and was also able to be a part of the introductions following. He was so sweet and had a smile on his face throughout the entire day.
His family and friends loved spending time with him and Matt and Carly couldn’t have imagined their special day without their baby!
Here is what the Bride said about including Sparrow in the wedding day!
Why did you include your dog in your wedding?
We wanted to include Sparrow in our wedding because he really is apart of our family.
Besides moving in together, getting Sparrow was a major step that Matt and I took together. He completed our little family from the moment we got him. It wouldn’t have been our wedding without him there!
What is the story of how your dog became a part of the family?
It all started with our typical weekend to the local diner for breakfast. It was a Saturday morning and we were sitting at the breakfast just chatting. Matt brought up the idea of getting a dog many times, but this time he brought it up again with a hard push! We researched breeders at the diner and ended up calling her once we got in the car. There was no turning back after that call!
It seems like it was fate because there was actually a very long waiting list for Sparrow. I was bummed out because I was so excited about getting a dog! Turns out, someone dropped out of the waiting list and we were next! We ended up getting our precious little puppy a couple months later instead of a year later!
Did you incorporate your dog into any other details on your wedding day?
It was important to us to include sparrow as much as possible. The most important being pictures.
It’s funny because most of the photos we printed in our house have sparrow in them from our wedding day!
Sparrow also walked down the aisle, celebrated at the reception with us (he made his grand entrance with us!), and then went back to the hotel where we continued the after party!
All dogs are the best dogs, but tell us something that makes your dog special?
It’s hard to choose one specific thing that makes Sparrow special. He isn’t just any ordinary dog. He’s our dog.
He really has changed our lives.
Sparrow is special because he can always sense when something is wrong. Whether that is a kiss, a lick, or a cuddle- he is always there for us! He also is very vocal and loves making funny noises when we come home. He has a heart of gold and really just wants to be everyone’s best friend. He definitely is a people pleaser. Believe us, it’s unlike any other noise you’ve ever heard!
Also, he loves to watch TV with us! His eyes are glued to the screen! He usually gets mistaken for a teddy bear, but he’s not, he’s our baby Sparrow!
10% of this FairyTail Wedding was donated to // PAWS For Reading
Photographer // Monika Gauthier Photography
Planner // Kimberly Hensley Events
Venue // Isla Del Sol
The Alfond Inn Wedding with Abby & Paisley - Orlando, FL
These two pups were a part of their parent's wedding day in unique ways that fit their special personalities!
Amanda, the bride, didn't realize we existed until 48 HOURS before her wedding!
On a panicked, last minute phone call she explained to us that her baby Paisley means the world to her & has been with her since the very beginning, so of course she couldn't imagine her special day without her! Her newest baby, Abby, was equally as loved and known as "daddy's girl" but at only one year old, they were hesitant on how to include her. They claimed she was still having her "spaz" puppy moments and was a little unpredictable for such an important moment.
Luckily we always customize our services to perfectly fit the needs of the couple and their pups. After talking it over, we decided to help Paisley be a part of the ceremony, & simply help Abby be a part of the day in her own way ...with less responsibilities :)
As you can see, Paisley was the perfect angel & stood tall with her fellow bridesmaids while mom & dad said "I Do!" Sweet girl was so calm and happy she even fell asleep for a portion of the ceremony! Meanwhile, Abby hung out with another pet sitter off in the distance, so she was still able to be a part of the day & photos, but not a distraction during the ceremony! We arrived at The Alfond Inn with plenty of time for the girls to explore and get some energy out before a little photo shoot with Mom & Dad after their First Look!
Paisley was SO happy to be with mom & the girls while they were getting ready!
She gave her mom tons of kisses but was extra careful not to mess up her makeup!
We felt so lucky to be a part of their special day. You could clearly see how much they loved their sweet pups!
Professional Photos Courtesy of the amazing Amalie Orrange Photography
You can even check out some GoPro video we took from their special day below!
When it comes to actually carrying the wedding rings, we have an important recommendation—let’s leave the real rings to the humans!