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I am a huge dog lover so of course your story touched my heart!! Personally when I go to a wedding I never remember to take the wedding favor with me unless it is something quite large. So your idea of donating to the humane society is too cool! And I feel it is very important to put your story on the back. I think that is a detail that your guests will always remember from your wedding. They may forget what they had for dinner or what your wedding colors were but they won't forget your engagement story.
Christine Anderson/Take it Personally by Christine
I'm sure many of your family and friends know what Roxy meant to you :) I think this is a great idea to honor Roxy and help other dogs. The story of Roxy being excited when Bryan told her about proposing made me smile, I don't think it is too sad.
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I agree. Your story is really sweet. And to second the first post, I think that the donation is way better than any favor you would give.
Ohhh, EmilyB!!! *hugs hugs hugs hugs* I am sending you as much supporting-bee-love as I can!!!
I don't know how I could deal with that so close to the wedding. My finance and I talk to our dog too, don't you worry. She is so much our child my parents call her the "granddog".
Having revealed my bias, I will say that I see your idea as being a great addition to your reception. I think it is just as sad, but just as appropriate as the candles and flowers on the empty seats that everone who honors parents/granparents/other relatives they have lost and wish could be at the ceremony and reception. Your dog was like a family member, it only makes sense to honor her in the same way! Plus anyone who has known you guys or your dog should find it a touching addition to your shared, most personal day, knowing how much you love her. Even if they didn't, how could someone be upset with a donation in their name???
I'm sooooo sorry for your loss, but I love the idea. We, too, have conversations with our dog. And I'm sure anyone who knows you knows how much you love(d) her, so I don't think it would be weird or sad. If you approach it as a celebration of her life, I can't think of a better way than to celebrate it on the first day of your new lives!
I think it is a wonderful and very kind idea. I'm sorry for your loss. We have 3 hounds at home too, one is a rescue Basset. I think you have a very good and unique idea and you should definately go for it.
Maybe you could have the master of ceremonies tell the story for you? and just give everyone the picture. (it would be too hard for you or your fiance to tell it - have the MoC tell it - make it short though - then back to 'happy times' for the rest of the evening.
I just teared up at work. I think it is such a great idea. I got my little guy from an animal shelter before I met the Mr. and I don't know what either of us ever did without him! He is such a huge part of our lives.
I say it will be a touching jester at you celebration. Go for it.
That story is so sweet, and brought me to tears. I don't think the idea you have for favors would be too sad at all. Actually, Mr. G and I are very much considering giving to a local animal shelter and another local charity in lieu of wedding favors. We have a little mutt, Emma, and she's a major joy in our lives. I'm so sorry to hear about Roxy.
to agree with everyone, you should definately do that...of all the wedding favors i've gotten, it has always either ended up in the trash or it's buried somewhere that i can't find it now...and your story (though it brought me to a bit teary eyed - we love love love our dog too), is a perfect story, go for it, you'd be surprise how many people will love it.
My condolences about Roxy. I think your favor idea is a beautiful way to honor a creature who played a very important role in your relationship. And it speaks volumes about you and your fiance that you thought to do this and to allow your guests to share the love you had for your dog. Jellyby (our little shih tzu) gives you kisses.
I think it's a wonderful idea! Not sad- maybe bittersweet, but definitely touching.
We went through a similar experience recently with our beloved Molly. My daughter is doing a similar thing except that she is making a donation to a few other organizations in memory of those close family members who have passed. If fact, her something blue is Molly's dog collar that will be wrapped on at the top of her bridal bouquet.
So, I think it is a great idea.
Thank you all so much for backing us up with this, we're definitely going to do it because you guys are all behind us on it.
(my mil is the one who gave me doubts...)
And promise me you'll never take you dogs for granted because they are gone from us much too quickly!
Aww what a cute story! I think its great that you're doing the donation thing...so many wedding favors end up just getting left/thrown away/etc, but yours will be meaningful. :)
I think this is a FABULOUS idea! And I think that donations are a great way to avoid the favor situation but still let your guests know about what you are doing with the money.
I have been to several weddings where they donated money to a cause that was important to them (I'm thinking of doing this) and NOT ONCE did I wish that they had given me a small trinket or candy in place of this donation. I think your guests will be very touched. And its a good way to make this dog that was sooo important to you and your FI part of your wedding.
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Oh... I'm tearing up... I'm so sorry for your loss. DH's dog has become my dog, too, and he's so important to both of us. I know understand how a dog can be so much more than just a pet, and they understand so much more than we often give them credit for. {{HUGS!}}
Definitely do the favor - that's a wonderful story! It's not just touching, but it says a lot about you and DH, and your relationship. Along with the donation it's very, very sweet.
It is a lovely idea. I rescued my dog last year from a puppy mill. I have 3 in fact and a blue and gold macaw. They are part of our family.
Maybe you could even include the website to the charity/shelter so some adorable pooches might get some interest and become adopted!
So sorry to hear of your loss. Nothing but hugs..Hope you are holding up well. This is a wonderful way to honor your furbaby. Again..so sorry this happened.
Ok you got me to cry. That was so sad and touching! That is a beautiful story and far better than any silly favor because it's about YOUR story and honors Roxy in donating to a wonderful cause. Lots of love and good luck!
Oh my goodness!! I LOVE this idea! Yes, it made me all misty, but I think that is super sweet and the donation is a fabulous way to remember your baby and make her part of your day.
I'm so sorry that you have to go through this, and I talk to my kitty all the time - she looks at me like I'm as high as a kyte but I think she gets it. She lives with "daddy" until we get married and she is totally his baby and it's awesome to see that relationship.
I think it was sweet of your FI to tell her he was planning on taking care of you!!
You have an amazing man and your idea is just as amazing!!
This is such a heart felt thing! I think the guests would love it, and more so, you both would love it. Animals really are a part of the family and the story is also very touching. I put my dog down last August and we had her for 19 years. She literally grew up with me. Now, my FI and I are looking into getting a dog of our own.
People at the wedding could honestly care less about getting bottle full of bubbles or two pieces of chocolate in a box that says your name on it. Escpecially in times like this, people want money to go towards something of use and meaning.
This is a fantastic idea! You have a very loving man in your life!
Wow, what a sweet and touching story. I'm so sorry for your loss... my dog is like my baby too and I talk to her all the time :) I think the donation is a great idea, and including the story would be a really nice touch. I'm sure there's a way to write it to focus on the sweet aspects of the story without it being too overly sad.
as a guest I would be touched by that. and it is going to a good cause instead of to just some jordan almonds. :)
...tear.... great idea. You could do a write up on the back page of the program to get the point across so people don't cry at your reception.
I really can't tell you all what all of your happy thoughts mean to me. I'm so sorry for those of you that have also recently lost your pets, actually I'm sorry to anyone thats lost a pet ever...
I think what we're going to do is just blow up a picture of the three of us and write up something nice and sweet and frame that too. Place it some where near either the gift table or guest book or escort cards so its not right there in everyones face the whole night.
If you think thats not a good idea please let me know!
Again, thanks so much for all your help and support!
I think your idea is GREAT! It's such a sweet story that I think your guests would love it.
im also a loving dog mom and have lost 1 dog recently. i love this idea. its a good way to make a nice donation and give a nod to your precious roxy. do it!
i think your idea is unique and touching, def not too sad, but honoring as a guest :)
go for it!
At any wedding I've ever been to, I haven't been all that interested in the favors, a tea bag, a candle, a pack of flower seeds etc... The only ones that I've really appreciated were the donations either in memorial or for a cause that really meant something special to the couple. And who doesn't love dogs?!? I think that all of your guests would be so touched, and chances are this cause is near and dear to them as well.
You should definitely go with this idea. It's personal, from the heart, and means a lot to both of you.
What a touching story.
I am so sorry to hear of our loss.. My heart goes out to you during this time.
I think that's a beautiful gesture! It's very sweet and compassionate. I don't know what I would do if I lost my pooch. She's such a part of the family.
I am a complete dog lover and went through a very similar experience with having to put my dog down because of the same illness. My fiance and I are thinking of donating to a charity in replacement of favors as well. I think your gesture absolutely fits into your wedding and everyone should be honored to be attending a wedding for 2 people with such big hearts! Be prepared for some tears, (as I know I would get all misty at first glance of what the favor was) but also know it is a way to honor your beloved pup. Very sweet and sincere!
I LOVE this idea!
Reading your post almost makes me start to cry at my desk. We also have a dog who is almost the center of our lives. ...and we also talk to our pets alll the time too :-) The idea of loosing her is just too sad to think about, so I really have sympathy for your guys.
I thnk the idea of honoring your love for your pet, as well as anmials in general is WONDERFUL.
Life isn't always sweet and perfect. Sometimes it's messy and hard. Thinking about the dog is both happy AND sad. But, it's real. There is such a stong love that you have for your dog. I think it is wonderful to show that and have your dog be a part of your special day atleast in spirit.
Good luck with everything. Sending you hugs from one dog owner to another
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Recently we had to put our dog down. I say our because she became just as much his as she was mine for my single years.
Roxy was my baby I loved her more than anything in the whole world...til I met my fiance of course...He fell in love with her immediately. She was sick for a while with Lymes Disease but seemed to be doing better for a few months.
All while I was single and dating and then of course dumping the guys I was dating I would keep telling her well he's not the daddy I was looking for for you. And everytime I left her at home I would tell her that I was off to find her a daddy.
So on the last weekend she was alive and I was down helping my sister with her wedding plans my fiance and Roxy sat down and had a little talk. Bryan told her that he had just bought the ring and that he was going to ask me to marry him. (we talk to our animals a lot...dont' judge us!) He told me that as soon as he said that to her she wouldn't stop licking/kissing his face.
That wednesday she started to throw up blood and by Friday we had to have her put to sleep.
To us it was kind of like she knew I was going to be ok and that it was ok for her to stop fighting.
An idea we have for our favors is to print up pictures of us with her and on the back explain to our guests that instead of a traditional favor we have made a donation in their honor to the animal shelter i got her from in South Carolina.
Part of us wants to tell the story of Bryan talking to her about proposing to me in a nice happy way but we're scared its too sad. What do you think? And do you have any ideas how to say that in a happy way?
Please let me know what you think?