Doggie Style

 Although you say “I’m marrying my best friend”, what about having the true man’s best friend standing by your side as you say I DO. 

We all know that a man’s best friend is his dog.  You might be asking yourself how a dog could ever be appropriate for such an elegant affair, but trust me, having that furry K-9 by your side is truly a remarkable feeling.  Not only will your wedding be unique, but it will also be very personal and represent what type of couple you are.   
Having your buddy there for support is great, but make sure they are dressed for the occasion.  There are so many different stores and websites that sell dog apparel for special events.  Might as well have your pet be dressed to impress.  Whether it’s just a bowtie, tiara, top hat or full out tuxedo or gown, there are so many options for making your pet truly fit in with the rest of the crowd. 
Depending on your preference, dogs can be used in many different ways at a wedding.   Whether they sit quietly at the altar acting as moral support to the bride and groom or walking down the aisle to transport the rings, dogs are a great way to really impress your guests. 

Not feeling the whole dog at a wedding idea?  No Problem! You can still incorporate your little guy or gal by incorporating them in a wedding photo shoot.  You can still dress your pet up and have them feel like they are just as important.  The bride and groom can also pose with the pet either before or after the ceremony so you can capture the perfect ‘family portrait’ without actually having to deal with the doggie day-care at the wedding.  

The Original Runner Company

Original Runner Company

Many brides dream of having the “red carpet” rolled out for their special day.  Now they can have it! Even better, brides can now customize their aisle runners and have the grand entrance that they have been dreaming of.  While watching Shark Tank on television, I came across a company that not only creates custom aisle runners, but they created the first NON-SLIP aisle runner.  This is a fantastic idea because many venue locations do not allow aisle runners because they can be dangerous.  Runners can blow in the wind, wrinkle up, and be slippery when wet which makes this a very difficult runway for the bridal party and bride to walk down.

 

The Original Runner Company has come up with the non-slip, rubber backing to all of their custom aisle runners so that each bride is guaranteed a safe, yet fashionable runway for her wedding.  The Original Runner Company can customize the bride’s runner to say anything.  They can do monograms, patters, or floral designs that come in all different lengths and colors.  Located in Montclair, NJ they are very assessable and affordable. 

Photograph By: Michael Simon

Every bride dreams of becoming a celebrity on their wedding day.  The Original Runner Company now lets you feel just like that…a celebrity.  A few celebrity brides that they have created aisle runners for are Kim Kardashion, Ashlee Simpson, Fergie, Bethenny Frankel, and Nicole Richie.  These runners are unique and tastefully done.  They seem to have been made specifically for each individual bride with great attention to detail.

Not only do I feel this is a great concept, but I also think they are gorgeous! The website allows you to order a swatch from any runner that you wish.  Then it is mailed to your home for FREE!  Now you can see the quality of the fabric and test out the rubber backing and actually see that it DOES NOT MOVE! That’s why I am personally ordering an Original Runner for my own wedding next summer.  I love the fact that I don’t have to worry about slipping on my runway or tripping on the fabric.  The rubber backing truly keeps the runners sturdy and in-place.  I am able to choose from a variety of colors, fabrics, patters, and textures and even put a customized monogram or design.  My options are endless!