Dogs are adorable. We've seen plenty of painfully cute ways that dogs have been incorporated into weddings. All dog lovers know the importance of their pets and what it means to have them there on their special day. However, it's not always possible to have your pet there on your special day, especially if it's a dog. They can be particularly active and excitable. You might also be particularly attached to an old dog who has passed on and of course they can't be with you on your special day.

Couple with dog

However, there are ways to add doggy details to your special day, without worrying about having your pet actually running around, jumping up on guests or getting bored. Whether you're a groom pining for man's best friend, a bride remembering her old family pet, or just a dog-loving couple looking to incorporate some animal-friendly details, there are plenty of dog details to add to your special day.

Dog fashion

We love adding subtle details to the wedding fashion, especially when it comes to the groom's suit. If the groom is opting for a traditional suit, he will probably like some subtle, personalised details to make his day special, and if he's a dog lover, these cufflinks or pocket square might be the perfect additions to his suit.

Dog cufflinks

Dog pocket square

Stationery

Add your pet dog to your stationery to let your guests know how important he or she is to you on this special day. We also love this adorable written cake topper with an image of your dog on the top. It's the perfect way to show your dog off on top of the focal point of your wedding: the cake.

Cake topper

Speaking of cake toppers, there are plenty more options for dog lovers to add on top of their cakes. There are so many options that we love that we couldn't resist showing off some of our favourites. The black silhouette cake topper is very elegant, while the dog characters are nothing short of adorable.

Dogs, cake topper

- Jenny Darmody

Image credits: Couple with dog: KT Merry | Cufflinks: Devour the Details | Pocket square: Pinterest | Invite: Pinterest | Dog picture cake topper: Confetti & Co. | Dogs: Pinterest | Wooden cake topper: The Wedding Shoe Box | Silhouette cake topper: Pinterest