Dog-friendly weddings
Meet the team that make your wedding magical
behind the scenes creating our dog-friendly weddings
We have been very lucky that for years, every day was ‘bring your dog to work day’ at Cote How. Alfie and Bess, our Labradoodles, were never too far away. Sadly, they are no longer with us, but we understand that your dogs are an important member of your family. We are often asked if it’s possible to include your dog when you get married. We’ve given this a lot of thought! The most important thing to us is that everyone, including four-legged guests, is happy and relaxed on the big day. We wanted to make sure any doggy visitors are content and cared for and that you can have the (dog-friendly) wedding you dream of.
team work makes the dream work
A little while ago, we got a call from the fabulous Dapper Dog Weddings, asking us if we would like to work together. And that’s how our newest dog wedding style ‘Paws & Promises’ was born! What better way to share with you how an experienced and compassionate dog handler makes all the difference to an enjoyable wedding day for everyone, than with a photoshoot of the team … and some VERY extra-special guests!
The fab four
The fantastic team from Dapper Dog Weddings cares for Bonnie, Oscar, Poppy, and Buster through their sister company Ambleside Dog Walkers. Bonny and Oscar have been with them since puppyhood, and they share a beautiful friendship.
After their usual romp through the Lakes on a morning walk, the ‘fab four’ joined us to help launch our ‘Paws & Promises’ wedding style, in collaboration with Dapper Dog Weddings.
And they call it...Puppy love
It was a typical summer day in Cumbria when the gang arrived. Not too warm, a cool breeze and light rain showers – perfect for pooches. Tamsin, Nigel, and their team have a special bond with all the dogs, and the love is most definitely mutual!
scents and sensibility
The dogs had a great time exploring the paddock at Cote How… so many new scents to sniff out and discover!
Did somebody say cake?
There was time for a dog-friendly, healthy, homemade treat to keep busy tails wagging until tea time, and of course it was important to stay hydrated with ‘L’eau de Lakes’. Everyone had a little doggy bag of treats to take home with them, for being such fantastic ‘wedding guests’.
A happy dog means a happy wedding Day
As always, the team from Dapper Dogs did a wonderful job. They know each dog so well, making sure they are happy and relaxed at all times.
We can’t pretend we didn’t love meeting Bonny, Oscar, Buster, and Poppy – they are all adorable. Working together to host them for the day made an important point. As wedding planners and dog handlers, our combined expertise helps us advise you about what works for both you AND your dog. Each plan will be different for every wedding couple and their four-legged friend. Our team are here on your special day to support you, as you make memories with your dog to treasure.
our special thanks to...
The wonderful team at Dapper Dog Weddings and to Tiree Dawson for the beautiful photographs. The delicious dog treats were from Lakeland Dog Treats and Sir Woofchesters. The dog corsages were from Brackens of Bowness.
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