How to include your
cat in your wedding day

bride and groom holding their cat on their wedding day - pets at weddings
Photo Cassandra Lane Photography
signature cocktail named after the couple's cat - pet wedding ideas
Charlotte Mail Photography

Let’s talk cats at weddings. However these, sometimes elusive, felines aren’t the easiest to capture on camera. 

So we’ve pulled together our top advice and tips on how to include your cat in your wedding day. 

So lets dive into these real weddings to see how our couples have incorporated their feline friends! 

OUR TOP TIPS

bride holding cat on wedding day - pets at weddings
Photo Cassandra Lane Photography

Capture your cat when you're getting ready

A natural place to capture your cat on your wedding day is during the bridal preparations. Your cat will be in its home environment and should be more relaxed.

Want to see more of Joe and Tabby’s Colourful Barn Wedding click here
Jodi Hannahan Photography

It's all about the speech

How about including your cat in your wedding speech? Gary wrote a full speech about their beloved cat Lola which had all the guests laughing at the end. You can read the full speech by clicking here

To read all of Gary’s wedding speech click here
Cats at weddings - white and tabby cat wearing pink bowtie on a wedding day
Vicki Clayson Photography

Accessorise!

Oh we love a cute bow and this one is no different! Do make sure your cat is comfortable throughout with whatever wedding accessories you choose. 

animal themed wedding cake - Diy wedding cake ideas
Photo Cassandra Lane Photography

Personalise your wedding cake

Your wedding cake is the perfect opportunity to include your furry friend. Go for photos like the one pictured or how about a bespoke cake topper just like Dud and Gina did for their pet dog on their wedding day? 

wedding signature cocktail with image of the bride's cat - unique wedding drink ideas
Charlotte Mail Photography

Think outside the box

We LOVE these bespoke cocktail toppers from Lucy and Mickey’s DIY marquee wedding. What a fantastic way to include their cat Gizmo with his own cocktail! 

Want to see more of Lucy and Mickey’s DIY marquee wedding day – click here
Dave Fuller Photography
two brides cake topper - lgbtq cake topper - two brides and dog on cape topper
Kirsty Rockett Photography
pets at weddings - bride and groom cutting wedding cake decorated with pictured of their pets
Cassandra Lane Photography

feeling feline

Even if you’re planning a different theme for your wedding day its still possible to include your cats. Literary lovers Ashley and Jason held their wedding on their family farm in Tennessee. This meant that all their furry friends could be in attendance and captured as part of the proceedings. 

Find out more about Ashley and Jasons wedding on their family farm – click here
small farm wedding in tennessee - bride and groom in a barn stroking a cat
Photos by The Rose Reflective
cats at weddings - cat walking by the bride's side
Photos by The Rose Reflective
Black and white Cat resting on the back of a sofa during wedding day preparations
Dave Fuller Photography
black cat pictured walking on a wedding day in the gardens
Dave Fuller Photography

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