Real Wedding blog featuring HOVIS
Real wedding blog featuring
Handsome Hovis!
Hovis, the most affectionate golden retriever, who stole the show at his parents wedding
At just 22 months old, he was brimming with energy and excitement!
In this blog, we'll share the heartwarming story of how we supported Hovis throughout his parents' special day.
Hovis started the day being cared for by his Grandmother, who kindly took him on a stroll around the grounds for him to explore! after having a groom the day before he was looking and smelling so handsome .... that was until he decided to roll in mud!!
His poor Granny had to shower him down and get him smelling sweet again!
When I arrived to take over his care in the morning we spent time getting to know each other in a relaxed manner, we wondered around the venue (On lead to avoid any more rolling!!) playing with his favourite toys in the accommodation and generally getting to know each other as we had only met that morning
Hovis and I explored the ceremony room first as he would need to be very brave later on and deliver the rings to Mum & dad!
this time is great to let the sniffing commence which helps gain confidence in the new surroundings.....avoid peeing up the gorgeous decor and generally be comfortable with the beautiful decorations in the room! we spent time here sitting on the floor, in the chairs and sniffing every inch of the room (Hovis not me!)
As the Trevenna staff and other wedding suppliers bustled
about preparing the room, it was an opportune moment to introduce Hovis at his
own pace, allowing him to say hello in his own time
Ensuring Hovis had plenty of toilet breaks, we then headed
outside, where the photos were to be taken. Again, we allowed him to explore at
his own pace, strengthening our bond and getting to know each other better
we went back to the accommodation once dad had left with the groomsmen all ready for pre ceremony drinks and photos!
It was time to get Hovis ready for his big moment! he had previously tried on his gorgeous tux harness at home but we took this step very slowly .....he knew he was going to look super handsome in it though as this did not faze him at all in fact I think he quite liked looking so dapper!
Hovis had the honour of greeting the wedding guests at the
venue, and he took this responsibility very seriously, wanting to say hello to
EVERYONE! It was a great way to gradually introduce him to the guests, ensuring
that the number of people around him built up gradually, rather than him
suddenly walking into a packed room. We even had the option to provide him with
some space if he felt overwhelmed
We soon headed out for some pre-ceremony photos with the
groomsmen before positioning ourselves in the foyer to watch Mum make her grand
entrance. Hovis's reaction was priceless, and of course, he called out to Mum
to express how beautiful she looked. It was a touching moment between the two
of them
With my support, Hovis did exceptionally well waiting in the foyer away from the main ceremony room and the busy staff. The big moment arrived when Hovis had to deliver the rings, and he performed this task spectacularly.
Once the rings were safely delivered and he was back on the
lead, we left the ceremony to proceed, as Hovis could easily get bored and we
didn't want him to disrupt the proceedings
It also takes massive weight off your mind as bride and groom as you know your dog is well cared for by a trained professional who practices positive reinforcement training and who genuinely loves her job and your dog!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
