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Wedding day dog chaperone
personal chaperone for your furry friends!
Wedding day dog chaperone
We all know that having your pet at the wedding is a great idea, but it can be hard to organise.
The biggest problem is that you need someone to come and look after them for the duration of your big day while you're making memories with your guests.
This can be very worrying and difficult!
Hiring our professional dog wedding chaperone service allows us to take care of everything so you don't have to worry about anything on your special day.
Our prices are affordable and we'll work with you personally so that we understand exactly what's needed. If there's any problems or issues, we'll deal with them right away so they don't ruin the ceremony or reception events in any way!


Our professional pet chaperone service will ensure that your best friend has everything they need to be part of your big day, and we'll even help you find the perfect outfit for them.
We understand how important it is to have someone who can provide all of this so that you don't have to worry about anything else on what should be one of the most special days in your life.
Let our fully insured and professionally trained staff take care of everything from finding the right outfit for them, to advising on any training issues they may have as well as making sure they are happy throughout their time and stay with us before being returned home after your big day!
We have packages to fit all your furry friends needs although if you can't find something to fit your pet feel free to fill in our enquiry form below and we can customise our services for you.
If you have any questions about our services check out our FAQs section below for more
Could we be the perfect fit?
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Wedding day dog chaperone
our dog chaperone
packages
Wedding Day Dog Chaperone - Bronze
Our Bronze Package includes:
- After booking to have Initial consultation with you to include introduction to your family pet
- Collect pet and safely transport to wedding ceremony venue
- Short walk before ceremony
- Tidy up brush to be photo ready
- Dress your pet in your chosen wedding attire if desired
- Arrive at ceremony 30 mins before wedding service begins
- Chaperone duties during the event ie dog greeting guests on arrival, walking down the aisle or honorary guest
- Coordinate with wedding photographer to obtain your photos with your pet (same venue)
- Supervise and attend to all comfort needs of your dog
- Safely transport to your home or chosen destination
- Includes insurance, first 40 miles & time from TA24 and unlimited communication
- Typically 6 hours in total and includes 2 hours at wedding venue (longer on request)
Wedding Day Dog Chaperone - Silver
Our Silver Package includes:
- After booking to have Initial consultation with you to include introduction to your family pet
- Collect pet and safely transport to wedding ceremony venue
- Short walk before ceremony
- Tidy up brush to be photo ready
- Dress your pet in your chosen wedding attire if desired
- Arrive at ceremony 30 mins before wedding service begins
- Chaperone duties during the event ie dog greeting guests on arrival, walking down the aisle or honorary guest
- Coordinate with wedding photographer to obtain your photos with your pet (same venue)
- Supervise and attend to all comfort needs of your dog
- Safely transport to your home or chosen destination
- Includes insurance, first 40 miles & time from TA24 and unlimited communication
- Typically 6 hours in total and includes 2 hours at wedding venue (longer on request)
- To include us pet sitting at your family home, wedding venue or chosen location during your wedding reception (times to be agreed during evening)
- Includes insurance, supervision and attend to all comfort needs of your dog
Wedding Day Dog Chaperone - Gold
Our Gold Package includes:
- After booking to have Initial consultation with you to include introduction to your family pet
- Collect pet and safely transport to wedding ceremony venue
- Short walk before ceremony
- Tidy up brush to be photo ready
- Dress your pet in your chosen wedding attire if desired
- Arrive at ceremony 30 mins before wedding service begins
- Chaperone duties during the event ie dog greeting guests on arrival, walking down the aisle or honorary guest
- Coordinate with wedding photographer to obtain your photos with your pet (same venue)
- Supervise and attend to all comfort needs of your dog
- Safely transport to your home or chosen destination
- Includes insurance, first 40 miles & time from TA24 and unlimited communication
- Typically 6 hours in total and includes 2 hours at wedding venue (longer on request)
- To include us staying overnight at your family home, wedding venue or chosen location (up until 10am following morning) or your dog overnight at our home (dependent upon pet’s behaviour and our limited availability)
- Includes insurance, supervision and attend to all comfort needs of your dog
Other Pawfect Options
Dog Walking – additional get to know your dog walk sessions, includes insurance
Wedding Rehearsal with Dog – after booking our wedding day dog chaperone service, you want us to help you with the wedding rehearsal so your family pet can be involved in the practice session too. Includes insurance, 40-mile radius from TA24.
Wedding Day Pet Sitting for dogs who can’t attend the wedding – designed to be the perfect solution if your dog cannot attend your wedding ceremony, so we look after your dog at your family home, wedding accommodation or chosen venue while you celebrate. Options available to include half day, full day or more than 1 day including walk.
Dog Grooming Taxi Service – let us escort your dog to our professional Groomer for a bath, ear clean and manicure on the day(s) before your wedding.
Bespoke handmade accessories – let us source from our local supplier outfit designed just for your dog.
Wedding Dog Chaperone Service Additional Dog from Same Family -
Wedding Day Dog Chaperone Additional Hours - £50 per hour includes insurance
Additional Mileage over 40 miles from TA24 - 45p per mile
Somerset Wedding Dog Chaperone
Make an Enquiry
How to Book & Secure the Date
1(a). Your Enquiry
- You complete the information above and email it back to us
- We look at your details and generate your tailor-made quotation to be sent to you.
1(b). Non obligation Zoom Call (recommended)
- A free initial consultation usually via zoom is arranged which lasts around 20-45 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)
- A quotation is generated and sent via email for your consideration
2. To Book & Secure the Date
- 50% is payable on booking with the remaining 50% payable 1 month before your wedding date - we send you an invoice with bank payment details.
- 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.
3. Get to Know you
- Our service commences by us coming to your home or at an agreed location to meet you and your pet in person. As part of our service, we have a ‘get to know you’ meeting leading up to your big day to meet you and your dog/s in person.
- If you require additional face to face ‘get to know you’ sessions or walks with your dog/s this can be organised at an additional charge.
- We keep in contact with you before the wedding, and text during our chaperoning service to let you know your dog/s are all okay for your peace of mind; is all part of our service.
Our Promise To You
We are experienced dog owners for over 50 years, and our whole business is based around weddings and events including the care and wellbeing of care of animals at our clients’ wedding. Because we are dog owners, we know dogs are part of the family which is how this service was born. We therefore want to provide the best possible care whilst chaperoning your dog, we will plan the day with you in line with your dog’s personality/needs so that your day you can include them in a stress-free way. We do not offer to chaperone dog at wedding reception as we feel this is not in the best interest of the dog(s).
Because we care, every booking we donate to the Charity St Bernard Trust to help them with their good work.
The areas we cover
Somerset, North & West Somerset, and surrounding counties, but we can provide this service can be available nationwide.
Our Team
Amanda-Louise is the owner of this business which sits within her weddings and events business. Other members of our dog chaperone team who are all experienced dog owners who adore working with dogs (and are personally known to Amanda-Louise), and are protected by our insurance.
What does a chaperone provide?
All our wedding packages are bespoke and can be tailored to meet your needs, our aim is you only pay for what you need. Your dog can be involved in as little or as much during your special day, and this is determined by your dog. Together we work with our clients to learn about the dog.
We know that a wedding venue and day will be very different for your dog, and our aim is to make it as happy but without anxiety for you all. That’s why we can collect the morning of the wedding, go for a walk, brush to be photo ready (or we can arrange to take them to a groomers for bath/groom), escort to the wedding, chaperone at wedding including comfort breaks (food, water, toilet needs) and to keep them calm (we can sit with your dog as honorary dog guest only or a member of the wedding party can walk them down the aisle or we can do this and then take a seat), stay for photos at the wedding venue and support photographer to take photos with your dog. We then drop back to your friend’s house or your home, or we can offer boarding by taking to a licensed kennel or your dog(s) can stay at our home (unlicensed). If our home from home experience is chosen, we welcome any bedding, toys, bowels, you bring your own dog food etc (all things which will help reduce your dog’s anxieties).
If your dog has anxiety during your wedding, we will find a quiet place to settle your dog – this is different to your dog being excited to see you though! We often find that how dogs behave at home is how they will behave at the wedding, which is why we like to discuss with you realistically how your dog is likely to want to be involved.
Terms
Quotation available for 30 days
Grooming - We can either book and take to local groomers for their services of bath & groom etc or we can brush before wedding, although we are not professional dog groomers so cannot be responsible for very knotted dog hair etc but we do our best!
Health – we have completed dog first aid training however if your dog requires urgent medical attention, we will seek advice from our local Vet and their fees will fall to you to pay for and is not included in our quotation fee. We will endeavour to contact you first, but if we cannot, then we must make that decision at that time in the best interests of your dog.
Overnight stay with us -v- licensed kennels – we are caring experienced and friendly dog owners and welcome overnight stay within our home providing that home from home host experience, but we are not a licensed boarding kennels. If you prefer to your dog/s to be overnight in a licensed environment, then we can arrange this by booking your dog/s into a licensed boarding kennels. Alternatively we can drop your dog(s) back to your home (if you are returning that evening) or to say a neighbour or friends house.
Flea/vaccinations – we hope all our dogs who home board with us are free from fleas and are up to date with their vaccinations.
Interaction with other dogs – if your dog is staying at our home, we currently have 2 St Bernard dogs residing here, however we can separate them from your dog/s within our home. We may use another member of our team who does not currently have dog(s) (although they are very experienced dog owner).
Insurance – we have full business insurance and separate business insurance for animal
For us to provide you with a quotation, please can you complete the following
What would you like to know?
Help and
Faqs
What are the expectations if my pet is excitable, nervous, boisterous?
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.
Why do you not recommend my dog attends the reception?
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.
Can I dress my dog in wedding attire?
Yes of course! But we generally leave this to you to source – after all you know your dog’s style.
Some of our guests do not like dogs, what should we do?
Not everyone likes dogs, or they might have allergies. Just let us know which guests to avoid if they are worried.
Can you organise pamper session at a grooming salon?
Yes of course! This will be an additional fee.
Can you organise additional walks prior to our wedding date?
Yes of course! This will be an additional fee.
Can you attend our wedding rehearsal with our dog?
Yes of course! This will be an additional fee.
Can you organise our dog to stay at a licensed kennels?
Yes of course! Let us know if you have a preferred kennels, or we can make recommendations.
We have more than one dog, can you still provide your dog chaperone service?
Yes of course, we love dogs! This will be an additional fee.
Can you recommend dog friendly wedding venues?
Yes we can if you are looking for an indoor ceremony. Its important to find the right venue that truly are dog lovers!
Do you have insurance and DBS checked?
Yes and yes!
Do you donate to St Bernard Trust after every booking?
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.
How do we book?
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.
Are you insured?
Yes I am a reputable business, fully insured with public liability insurance.
What areas do you cover?
I live on Somerset near Devon and work across the UK
Can I just book this service?
Yes of course! All of our services can be booked on their own, or can book one or more.
Can my dog board with you in your own home?
Yes of course!
What does Dog Chaperone mean?
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.
Who will look after my dog?
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
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.
Why book Somerset Wedding Day Dog Chaperone Service?
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.
Who are our clients?
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!
How do you care for our dog?
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.
What is our Process?
Your Enquiry
- 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
- We look at your details and generate your tailor-made quotation to be sent to you.
Non obligation Zoom Call (recommended)
- 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)
- A quotation is generated and sent via email for your consideration
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.
To Book & Secure the Date
- We send you an invoice for your kind attention.
- 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.
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.
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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