WEDDING DOG ATTENDANT SERVICES
The original wedding dog attendant service in Ontario. Trusted by couples and wedding vendors alike, we bring first-class care, expert handling, and a passion for making your dog part of your celebration
Photography credit: Hope Harbour Photography
Wedding Dog Attendant Services
OUR BOOKS ARE CLOSED FOR 2025!
NOW BOOKING 2026 WEDDING DATES
Proudly serving the following locations and their rural counterparts
London
Cambridge
Hamilton
Kitchener
Burlington
Waterloo
Guelph
Niagara-on-the-lake
The Official Black Dog Weddings Guidebook – Your go-to resource for preparing your pup for the big day.
A customized wedding day dog itinerary plus a sweet text message “pupdate” at the end of the night, so you’ll know exactly what your pup was up to.
Seamless communication with you and your vendor team leading up to the wedding day.
Safe, reliable, and air-conditioned transportation for your dog throughout the day.
A fully stocked canine and human emergency kit on hand for both your pup and guests while we’re on-site.
A designated “camp” setup to give your dog a comfortable space to relax and stay hydrated, based on our meet-and-greet discussion.
A dedicated wedding dog attendant to handle all ceremony and photography logistics, as outlined in your contract.
Black Dog Weddings offers our clients:
From Inquiry to “I Do” – How It Works
Step 1: Reach Out & Say Hello! Fill out our contact form to inquire about your wedding date and the services you have in mind. Don’t forget to tell us all about your pup - we love the details!
Step 2: Let’s Chat! (Discovery Call) In our brochure you’ll have the opportunity to schedule a complimentary 30-minute discovery call with Ash. We’ll introduce ourselves to you, your fiancé, and your dog. We’ll go over your wedding plans, your dog’s role in the day, and any special care needs.
Step 3: Book Your Pup’s Wedding Day Experience Once you decide we’re the perfect fit, we’ll send over a custom pawposal package that includes a dog care questionnaire, a contract, and deposit details to lock in your date. You’ll also receive the official Black Dog Weddings Client Guidebook as a reference.
Step 4: Meet & Greet As your wedding day gets closer, we’ll schedule an in-person meet & greet with you, your fiancé, and your pup. We’ll finalize all logistics and send you a customized wedding day itinerary for your dog. We’ll also connect with your vendor team so everything runs smoothly!
Step 5: The Big Day! (YAY!) You enjoy your wedding, and we’ll take care of everything for your pup -logistics, handling, and lots of love! Whether it’s walking down the aisle, posing for photos, or relaxing in their designated “camp” space, your dog will be safe, happy, and well cared for.
Step 6: The Famous “Pupdate” Once your pup has wrapped up their wedding duties, we’ll send you a text message PUPDATE with all the adorable details. Afterward, we’ll follow up with a thank-you and a request for feedback - we love hearing about your experience!
wedding dog attendant service packages start at $400
Wedding Guest Package
3 HOURS WEDDING DOG ATTENDANT
• Local dog taxi - 80 km
• Relief breaks and energy management walk ahead of wedding festivities
• Watering
• Photography assistance
Why dog pawrents love this package: It’s short, sweet, and stress-free! Your pup makes their special wedding-day cameo, gets all the love, and then heads off for a well-deserved nap or adventure. Perfect for senior pups who like their routine or high-energy dogs who prefer zoomies over ceremonies.
Sit+Stay Package
4 HOURS WEDDING DOG ATTENDANT
• Local dog taxi - 80 km
• 15-minute walk
• Relief break
• Watering + feeding
• Brushing + dog wardrobe change
• Ceremony assistance
• Photography assistance
Why dog pawrents love this package: The perfect balance between participation and relaxation! Your dog gets to soak up the wedding day excitement, make an entrance, steal hearts, and be part of your cherished photos - without feeling overwhelmed. It’s a VIP guest experience for your pup!
Premier Package - Our most popular package!
6 HOURS WEDDING DOG ATTENDANT
• Local dog taxi - 80 km trip
• Relief breaks
• water + feeding
• energy management walks
• brushing + dog wardrobe change
• ceremony assistance
• photography assistance
• in-home dog care
Why dog pawrents love this package: Your pup gets to be part of every heartfelt moment - from pre-ceremony snuggles, picture-perfect aisle walk, say hello to guests at cocktail hour - all while having a trusted companion ensuring their comfort. After a day full of love and attention, they return home for a cozy night in their familiar space and back to their usual routine. It’s the best of both worlds!
Engagement Photography Dog Handling
1.5 HOURS PHOTOGRAPHY DOG HANDLING SERVICE
Available in London and surrounding area. Travel fee applies outside of service area.
Your dog will enjoy constant chaperone service during your engagement photoshoot while your photographer focuses on you and your fiancé until your dog is ready for their close up! Your dog will receive positive interaction for photos with treats, water and toys! We manage dog energy with a walk, clean ups, plenty of primping and unlimited belly rubs!
Testimonials
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Alyssa + Daniel (Leonard)
Ash was the best wedding dog attendant we could ask for. I trust very few people with my dog, Leonard, but from the moment my husband and I first spoke to Ash, she was warm and friendly, and made me feel at ease about having someone else take care of him on our wedding day. On the day of the wedding, she was on time, professional, and very attentive to Leonard. He's normally not great at listening and sitting for photos, especially for long periods of time, but it was a breeze with Ash there guiding him. Thank you so much Black Dog Weddings!
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Jess + Joel (Betty)
Black Dog Weddings is an amazing service to have your pup be part of your wedding! Ash and Abby was amazing! Specially when we unexpectedly lost one of our dogs before the wedding so our 7 month puppy Betty was more of the timid side, Abby was very patient with her and we were amazed how well our pup did. Thank you so much 💜
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Heather + Stephen (Reese + Bodhi)
Ash & her team were absolutely amazing to deal with, right through the planning process to the day of! It was so special to have the dogs as part of our big day, and to not have to worry about the logistics of them. Maddi & Safiya dealt with our two high-energy pups so well, keeping them calm and getting their attention for photos (which is hard to do!). We opted for the extra hours of care at our parents airbnb so that the dogs weren't left alone for as long, and even with a slight issue (totally on our family's end!) they were incredibly flexible and understanding. They provided such a detailed end-of-night report with additional photos. We cannot recommend Black Dog Weddings enough and are so thankful for them!
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Cassie + Kirk (Jarvis)
Black Dog Weddings makes having your dog apart of your wedding dreams come true! Having our boy Jarvis with us on our wedding day was one of our only must haves. Having working in the wedding industry Ive heard many amazing things and when I officially got to meet Ash in person I couldn’t wait to book her for my own wedding.
Jarvis was instantly in love with her and knowing our boy was taken care of during the most important day of our lives made the day stress free and that much more perfect! Thanks to Ash Jarvis was the star of the show, got all the love and attention and shined in the photos just like I knew he could and he even got extra snuggles during the ceremony!
As a vendor and a client I cannot recommend Ash enough to all people that want to include their dogs as part of wedding. I couldn’t imagine our wedding without Jarvis and thanks to Ash she made our dreams come true
