The important thing is to consider the welfare of your dog.Ask yourself do they have the right temperament to cope with your celebrations.Weddings are stressful for humans so your dog might have heightened anxieties too. We will, of course, discuss with you of ways in which you care for your pet, and what are your pet’s strengths ie do they sit, or how they respond to commands (or not!).

There is the saying ‘never work with animals’ and there is a reason that things do not a lways go to plan! This may be more about your expectations!  For example, your dog may not wish to glide down the aisle with your rings, but we will be there to catch them the other end!

This goes for photographs too, it may be that your dog will only wish for a couple of photos before he/she is off to find something more exciting, so we will discuss with your photographer beforehand.

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We often find it’s a long day for your dog after attending the wedding, having photos, and receptions can be overwhelming, so we offer to take your pet home for some well-deserved treats and rest.

Yes of course!  But we generally leave this to you to source – after all you know your dog’s style.

Not everyone likes dogs, or they might have allergies.   Just let us know which guests to avoid if they are worried.

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Yes of course!  This will be an additional fee.

Yes of course! This will be an additional fee.

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Yes of course! This will be an additional fee.

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Yes of course! Let us know if you have a preferred kennels, or we can make recommendations.

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Yes of course, we love dogs! This will be an additional fee.

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Yes we can if you are looking for an indoor ceremony. Its important to find the right venue that truly are dog lovers!

Yes and yes!

Yes we do. We have rescued St Bernards ourselves, and have got to know the Charity who rely on donations to carry out their voluntary work.

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After discovering we are your perfect fit, our quotation, invoice and contract is sent to you. To book our wedding dog chaperone service a 50% is payable on booking with remaining 50% due 1 month before wedding date. Full terms are sent to you.

Yes I am a reputable business, fully insured with public liability insurance.

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I live on Somerset near Devon and work across the UK

Yes of course!   All of our services can be booked on their own, or can book one or more.

Yes of course!

We know dogs are part of the family, which is why many couples want their dog or dogs to be with them on their wedding day. We support that to happen. We can be your dog or dogs chaperone at the wedding ceremony and wedding photos. Think of us as your dog's plus one!

Some couples have a dog that will readily walk down the aisle carrying the wedding rings - this is known as a ring bearer. We help the dog to do this.

Or some dogs we help to be the VIP guest greeter, so we help them to be the meet and greet furry host ready as your guests walk into the wedding ceremony.

Another option which is ideal for those dogs who cant cope with walking down the aisle, but want to be part of the wedding service, is we sit with the dog or dogs as honorary guest.

We also offer other services such as pet sitting so couples enjoy the wedding reception, leaving us to care for the dog or dogs.

Amanda-Louise Knight is the founder of Somerset Wedding Day Dog Chaperone Service and has over 50 years experience with small and giant breed dogs. Full clear DBS checked. Amanda-Louise lives in Dunster near Minehead Somerset, has St Bernard dogs as home pets who are definitely part of the family

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Lizzie is an asset to the team having worked for RSPCA and The National Animal Welfare Trust as lead kennel hand, is qualified in animal care and first aid. Lizzie is dbs clear and is experienced in handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments. Lizzie lives near Bridgewater, Somerset and has two rescue dogs of her own.

We are an established wedding dog service, part of a reputable wedding business of Amanda-Louise Knight. Our team are dbs checked, pet first aid trained and covered by our business insurance. We have dogs of our own as part of our families. With over 50 years experience with dogs of all sizes and behaviours, you know your dog is in a safe pair of hands.

Our processes are seamless. Our priorities are all about your dog, so that they enjoy themselves. We care for your dog based on their needs.

With our professionalism of our wedding dog service, you cant go wrong knowing your favourite pet is lovingly looked after by us.

We specialise in creating the best wedding days for couples who love their dog or dogs and are part of their family.

Typically our clients have their wedding in Somerset, Devon, Bristol, Cornwall and Wales but we can travel further.

So we are just life long animal lovers just like our clients!

We know every dog is individual and so are their behaviours, their health and their likes and dislikes. This means that our service delivery is always different as every dog is different. We look after all your dog's needs when in our care from walking, resting, playing, cuddles (if they want them!) clearing up after toilet needs, water readily available. We can feed your dog, and is often with your own dog food to avoid upset tummies! We can pick up your dog and safely transport to your wedding. We can pet sit for as long as you need us for, subject to our availability. Whilst we are not groomers so wont be tackling knots in fur, we do give a quick brush and fluff before the wedding ceremony so photo ready! Above all, as caring pet owners ourselves, we treat your dog with upmost respect that they so deserve. We calmly get to know them, so they enjoy the time with us, as much as we will.

You let us know if your dog has any behaviour concerns, so we are fully alert, can respond appropriately and consider if we need more than one team member.

You let us know if your dog has any health concerns, so we are fully alert. And if your dog requires urgent medical assistance during our care beyond our pet first aid skills, then we will organise vet care, so rest assured their welfare is our priority.

Your Enquiry

1. You complete our questionnaire on our wedding dog chaperone page which is sent to us.  Or you can email us directly at dogchaperone@alkcelebrant.co.uk     or hello@alkcelebrant.co.uk
2. We look at your details and     generate your tailor-made quotation to be sent to you.

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Non obligation Zoom Call (recommended)

1. A free initial consultation usually via zoom is arranged which lasts around 20 minutes to get to know each     other, discuss our chaperone service in detail, problem solve, create, and formulate a plan so your dog can be part of your wedding.  Alternatively, we can do this over telephone, email or face to face (dependent upon your location)
2. A quotation is generated and sent via email for your consideration

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Our Quotation / To Book & Secure the Date

Ø  Quotation price is available for 30 days.  

Ø  Whilst your date is available in our diary at date of quotation, your booking is not secured with us until your payment and your confirmation of t&cs is received by us.

Ø  If you wish to book our chaperone service, a 50% booking fee is required to secure the date and is non-refundable after 14 days (*this amount is deducted from your outstanding balance, should your event take place) with the remaining 50% balance payable 28 days before your ceremony date, or you can spread the balance over months by standing order via your bank, with no interest charged provided payments are kept up to date.

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To Book & Secure the Date

1. We send you an invoice for your kind attention.
2. We send you out our contract for you to read, approve, sign and return*

*you have legal right to cancel our service up to 14 calendar days after the day on which we have received your signed contract agreement (except for any made to order items or work already agreed and started)

Once you have paid and signed/returned the contract, then your date is secure in our booking calendar and we email you to confirm this.

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Get to Know you

We get to know you learning about your dogs.

We can offer a get to know you session with your dog at an additional charge.

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On the Day

We aim to arrive in good time, as we know wedding days are stressful. We gently build rapport with your dog so that they enjoy their time with us.

We keep in contact with you during the day if you wish, so you know your dog is happy for your peace of mind, if you wish!

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