Wedding Day Dog Nanny Blog

Secure Your Spot in Our 2025 Calendar! As 2025 approaches, we’re delighted to share that our diary is already filling up with bookings! After five incredible years of caring for dogs at weddings, we continue to see an ever-growing trend of couples choosing to have their beloved dogs by their side on their special day. We’re here to ensure your dog enjoys the day as much as you do—without any added stress for you, your family, or your guests. Chris Armstrong Photography Why Are More Couples Including Their  Dogs in Weddings? Over the past decade, there has been a remarkable rise in the number of couples wanting their dogs to play a role in their wedding. Did you know that the number of dogs in the UK skyrocketed to 12.5 million in 2020/2021, compared to 7.5 million just a decade earlier? Alongside this, there are more weddings than ever, with over 278,000 newly engaged couples planning to tie the knot each year. This means that tens of thousands of weddings now include dogs in some ...

  Announcing Our Exclusive VIP Dog Nanny Package – A Tailored Experience for Your Wedding Day Planning your wedding day to perfection includes every cherished detail - including your beloved dog  At Wedding Day Dog Nanny, we understand that your dog is part of your family, and their role in your wedding is just as special as any other!  That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our brand-new VIP package, designed to make your wedding day smooth, joyful, and memorable – for you, your guests, and, of course, your beloved dog Here’s what our VIP package offers, ensuring your dog is comfortable, confident, and right there with you for every cherished moment Initial Enquiry Call We start with a personal call to explore your vision. Whether your dog is playing the ring bearer, a guest of honour, or simply by your side, we want to understand every detail. This call is a friendly way to outline your needs and any unique requests so we’re fully prepared to make your wedding extraordi...

Why We Are Not a Wedding Doggy Daycare Crèche! We often get asked if we can look after multiple dogs on the day of a wedding, as many guests plan to bring their furry friends along too! Here’s why we focus on caring for up to two small/medium dogs or 1 large breed per nanny! Our Purpose and Approach Wedding Day Dog Nanny was established with a clear purpose: to support the couple's dog on their special day. Our role encompasses helping the dog during the ceremony, assisting with ring-bearing duties, capturing stunning photos, and greeting guests. Before the ceremony, we help the dog acclimate to the new environment, which includes exposure to flowers, decorations, music, and the general hustle and bustle of the event Once the wedding duties are complete, we continue to care for the dog into the evening. This includes walking, toileting, feeding, and providing lots of cuddles to ensure they remain relaxed and happy. For some dogs, settling in can be a significant challenge that req...

 Our top 5 WDDN questions that are most asked by couples! Can we talk through our day beforehand? YES absolutely!  Approximately 10 weeks before your wedding day, I will send you booking forms to fill out. These forms cover all the details of your special day, including the schedule and, of course, your beloved dog's role. We'll inquire about your dog's preferences and aversions, their outfit, planned activities, feeding times, and any specific instructions for different parts of the day.  Once you've returned these forms, our dog nanny will arrange a video call with you, during this call, you'll thoroughly go over each aspect of the day, focusing on your dog's needs.  Our nanny will take meticulous notes and address any concerns, including contingency plans if your dog encounters difficulties with certain elements of the wedding Can you spend all day with my dog? At Wedding Day Dog Nanny, we offer packages ranging from 4 to 10 hours of care We request that yo...