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Dog of Honor · Weddings & events

Your best friend, your Dog of Honor

A dedicated wedding dog chaperone for Waco weddings — one person focused entirely on your pup while you get ready, take photos, and greet guests.

Bride and groom with their two French Bulldogs in wedding attire — one in a white tulle dress, one in a navy vest and bow tie

Wedding dog chaperone

One person, fully focused on your dog

A wedding dog chaperone — also called a wedding pet attendant — is a dedicated professional whose entire job on your wedding day is to care for, manage, and supervise your dog from start to finish.

While you, your family, and your wedding party are getting ready, taking photos, and greeting guests, your chaperone stays completely focused on your dog's safety, comfort, and schedule — so you can stay in the moment.

When you hire a chaperone, your dog stays part of the celebration — not a distraction — and your loved ones won't miss the ceremony or reception to pet-sit.

What your chaperone handles

Every detail, off your plate

Transportation & logistics

Door-to-door transportation so your dog arrives safely at the venue — then home, to a hotel, or to overnight boarding as soon as their wedding role is finished.

Basic care & exercise

Feeding, fresh water, potty breaks, and decompression walks to burn off extra energy between appearances.

Ceremony & photo support

Walking your dog down the aisle, managing the leash, and working with your photographer — treats, squeaky toys, positioning, and stepping out of frame just in time.

Stress & behavior management

Weddings are loud, crowded, and unfamiliar. We watch for signs of stress, keep your dog in quiet holding areas between moments, and remove them if it becomes too much.

Styling & touch-ups

Helping with wedding attire — bowtie, tuxedo, or floral collar — plus light grooming like wiping muddy paws or a quick lint roll so everyone stays photo-ready.

Vendor coordination

Direct communication with your planner, venue staff, and photographer so your dog's schedule lines up with the rest of your wedding day.

Packages

Choose the right level of support

The Sweet Appearance

Short ceremonies, quick photos, proposals, or small family events.

Starting at $125

  • 1 dog
  • Up to 90 minutes on site
  • Pre-event potty break
  • Calm leash handling
  • Ceremony or photo support
  • Water break
  • Safe handoff to owner or designated person

Most popular

The Dog of Honor Package

Dogs included in the ceremony and photos.

Starting at $250

  • 1 dog
  • Up to 2.5 hours on site
  • Pre-event planning call
  • Potty and water breaks
  • Ceremony support
  • Photo support
  • Guest greeting support if appropriate
  • Quiet rest time between moments
  • Coordination with photographer, planner, or family contact

The Full Celebration Companion

Weddings, receptions, larger events, or dogs who need more support.

Starting at $425

  • 1 dog
  • Up to 4 hours on site
  • Pre-event planning call
  • Timeline coordination
  • Arrival walk and potty break
  • Ceremony support
  • Photo support
  • Water, rest, and decompression breaks
  • Quiet rest setup
  • Post-event handoff or transport coordination if available

Event Readiness Visit

Some dogs need practice before a wedding or big day. This add-on helps your dog get more comfortable with wedding-day basics — leash manners, settling, calm greetings, waiting, and moving safely through busy environments.

Starting at $75/session

Good fit

This wedding pet attendant service is best for dogs who can be safely handled on leash, recover from excitement, and tolerate new people, sounds, smells, and environments.

When to adjust the plan

This may not be the right fit for dogs with unmanaged aggression, severe fear, a recent bite history, or dogs who become unsafe in crowded spaces. If we are unsure, we may recommend a practice visit, a shorter appearance, or a different plan that keeps everyone safe.

Tell us about your day

Ask about wedding pet care

Share your date, venue, and what role your dog will play. We'll follow up to plan the right chaperone support.

Final pricing depends on location, duration, number of dogs, and event needs. A meet-and-greet or planning call is required before any event.

Common questions

FAQ

What is a wedding dog chaperone?

A wedding dog chaperone — also called a wedding pet attendant — is a dedicated professional whose only job on your wedding day is to care for, manage, and supervise your dog from start to finish, including transportation, basic care, ceremony and photo support, stress management, styling touch-ups, and vendor coordination.

What is a Dog of Honor?

Your Dog of Honor is the pup included in your wedding ceremony or photos. Our chaperone makes sure they look great, stay calm, and get home safely — so you and your wedding party never have to step away from the celebration.

Why hire a chaperone instead of asking a guest?

When you hire a chaperone, your dog stays part of the celebration — not a distraction — and your loved ones won't miss the ceremony or reception to pet-sit.

How do I reserve wedding pet care?

Start at keepwacowagging.com/book, use the inquiry form on this page, or contact us with your date and venue. Seasonal dates fill quickly.

Limited dates each season

Let's get your pup on the guest list

Tell us your date and venue — we'll take it from there.

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