Professional wedding dog chaperone in Lancashire and the North West
Established in 2019, Pawfect Occasions is a trusted, professional and experienced dog chaperone service. Providing care for dogs (and cats!) across Lancashire, Cheshire, Cumbria, Manchester, Merseyside and North Yorkshire.
More than a dog sitter, your dog's wedding day specialist.
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Why choose Pawfect Occasions as your wedding dog chaperone?
Because your wedding day wouldn't be complete without your four legged best friend!
​​Your dog is part of your family, so why should they miss out on one of the most special days of your life?
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Pawfect Occasions is a professional wedding dog chaperone service, helping couples include their beloved dogs in their wedding celebrations, without having to worry about who is looking after them.
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Based near Preston, we provide a dedicated dog chaperone service across Lancashire, including the Ribble Valley and the Fylde Coast, Cheshire, Merseyside, Manchester, Cumbria and will also travel across the UK.
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Whether your dog is walking down the aisle, carrying the rings, just joining you for photographs or simply their to enjoy the fuss of your wedding guests, we'll be there to make sure they're happy, comfortable and cared for every step of the way.
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With over 300 weddings assisted, and more than 15 years of experience working with dogs, your dog is in safe hands.
Why choose Pawfect Occasions?
Having your dog at your wedding should be an exciting experience, not another thing to worry about. This is where we come in!
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We're not just there to hold a lead and take a few photographs. We have 7 years of experience as dog chaperones, so we understand both the excitement of your wedding day and the importance of your dog's welfare.
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Wedding specialists: Over 300 weddings assisted, with years of experience navigating the unpredictability of dogs at weddings.
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Dog knowledge: More than 15 years working in the dog behaviour and rescue world, alongside having a degree in animal welfare and behaviour.
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Welfare comes first: We pay attention to your dog's body language throughout the day, make sure they take breaks away when they need it.
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Wedding experience: Working with photographers, venue coordinators and other suppliers, we will make sure the practicalities of having your dog at the wedding venue.
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Fully insured and trained: We have public liability insurance, and a certificate in canine first aid training.
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More than just weddings: we also off one off pet sitting, small animal boarding and adventure walks.
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Because your guests should be enjoying the wedding, not worrying about who's taking the dog for a toilet break!​​
What does a wedding dog chaperone actually do?
Think of us as your dog's very own wedding day personal assistant!
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Depending on your chosen package, we can:
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Collect your dog from home or their pre wedding accommodation
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Give them a walk before arriving at the venue
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Help them settle into the wedding environment
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Coordinate their entrance down the aisle
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Assist with ring bearing duties
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Liaise with your photographer and other relevant suppliers
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Arrange family and couple photographs with your dog
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Supervise them during the drinks reception
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Provide feeding, toilet breaks and downtime
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Take them home or to their overnight accommodation
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Provide care during the wedding breakfast, evening and overnight
Every dog and every wedding is different, so we will work with you to create a plan that suits your celebrations and, most importantly, your dog.
Your dog's happiness comes first
We know that not every dog is a natural wedding guest.
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Some love meeting new people, soaking up the attention and being centre stage. Others may need a little more reassurance or time away from the celebrations.
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That is why we never believe in a one size fits all approach to caring for your dogs. From our experience over many years, we quickly recognise differences in canine body language and the signs of stress. This helps us make decisions on your dog's individual needs.
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We prioritise their welfare over anything else and this may mean adapting the original plan to suit them. Whether they are nervous, they've got bored and silly, it's pouring down with rain or we are mid heatwave, we have a plan for every eventuality.
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After all, we want them to enjoy the experience just as much as you do!
Recommended suppliers at wedding venues across Lancashire and the North West
From beautiful country houses and rustic barns, to intimate outdoor tipis and city centre hotels, we have had the please of helping couples include their dogs at a wide range of venues over the past 7 years.​
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We have built up close relationships with wedding venues in the North West, meaning we already have the knowledge of how to make sure your dog gets the most out of the wedding day. We know the quiet hideaways, the coordinators know when to open the doors to your important doggy ring bearer and the best local walking spots to ensure we don't have muddy pups at the wedding.
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If your venue is only dog friendly in the gardens, we can provide a photos only package, so your dog doesn't miss out on all the fun.
Testimonials
Stacey and Carl
Annabel honestly is the dog whisperer! She chaperoned my two minature dachshunds at my wedding, I was so nervous as they both can be little terrors, they absolutely loved her! I can't thank her enough as it was so important to me to have my doggies at my wedding.
Hollie and Craig
Couldn't have asked for anyone better to be our dog chaperone for our wedding. Annabel was nothing short of excellent and cared for finn so well. Even when we had a bit of an issue with the kennel she was more than accommodating so we wouldn't have to worry during the day. We highly recommend hiring Pawfect Occasions for your big day 🥰 she also took some cute photos of Finn during the day too which was great to see something we would've missed
Hannah And Tom
I would highly recommend Pawfect occasions. Martin looked after our dog Luna on our wedding day. From the start Annabel and Martin provided such a personal service and made us feel confident that Luna was going to be looked after. Having Luna at our wedding day was so important to us and we can't thank Martin enough for allowing this to happen.
