Your Pet, Your Wedding
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For many couples, pets are family. Solo Paws makes sure they’re part of the day too. Owner and multi-award winning dog chaperone Laura Findlay talks to YSW…
There’s a moment in many wedding galleries that stops you in your tracks. Not the dress, not the flowers, not the carefully chosen centrepieces. It’s when you see a couple, their dog and a look between them that says everything.
For the couples who know, they know. Their pet is a non-negotiable part of the day, not just an add-on. And that’s exactly where Solo Paws comes in.
How it works
The possibilities are wider than most couples realise. Some dream of their dog carrying the rings down the aisle. Others want their pet greeting guests during the drinks reception, mingling through cocktail hour or just being there for the photographs (images that often become some of the most treasured of the entire day).
For elopements, Solo Paws can even act as an official witness, adding a deeply personal touch to an already intimate celebration.
The service isn’t just about the ceremony itself. We’ve got flexible care options before and after the wedding too. Think overnight stays, care at the venue or at home, and transport to and from the location. And for couples marrying further afield, Solo Paws holds a DEFRA Type 1 licence, allowing pets to be transported safely and legally over longer distances.
Your pet’s wellbeing, always first
Weddings can be overwhelming environments for animals. Large crowds, unfamiliar spaces, music, emotion… It’s a lot. The Solo Paws team monitors each pet’s comfort carefully throughout the day. And if a pet becomes stressed or tired, they’ll always advocate for the animal’s needs and make appropriate decisions to ensure they remain happy and settled.
The service includes feeding, access to fresh water, exercise, toilet breaks and plenty of reassurance throughout. Every member of our team (and their contractors) are fully insured, disclosure checked and trained in feline and canine first aid, so couples can enjoy their day knowing their pet is in genuinely experienced hands.
The moments that matter most
Ask any couple who had their dog at their wedding and they’ll tell you the same thing. It wasn’t just a nice touch. It was one of the best decisions they made.
The right support makes all the difference, between a pet who’s settled, happy and fully part of the celebration, and one who’s anxious and needs to go home early. Solo Paws exists to make sure it’s the former, every time. Because the best wedding days are the ones where everyone you love is there. All of them.
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“For elopements, Solo Paws can even act as an official witness, adding a deeply personal touch to an already intimate celebration.”
