As the year comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on all of the best wedding trends that we saw in 2024. Kicking off our “Best of” series, we’re celebrating the love for furry friends in the Rocky Mountains with the best ways to include your dog on your day. From walking down the aisle to posing for unforgettable photos, dogs have become cherished guests in 2024 weddings. Read on to discover our favorite ways couples chose to include their four-legged friend throughout their Rocky Mountain wedding and engagement celebrations!
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Daily Dog: 9 Dog-Friendly Weddings and Engagements from the Daily Blog
The Rocky Mountain Bride online daily blog features stunning weddings, proposals, engagements and styled shoots from throughout the Rocky Mountain regions. While most couples gain inspiration from the beautiful portrayals of love throughout the Rockies, we’ve found nine of the best wedding celebrations and engagements that are meant to inspire and guide you on how to best include your pup during this exciting time of your life.
Samantha and Jake’s Telluride, Colorado elopement was captured by Rocky Mountain Bride Vendor Collective photographer, Amanda Leise Photo. On a gorgeous Colorado day and featuring beautiful alpine scenery, they tied the knot with their pup, Fishman.
Bailey and Kyle’s dog, a beautiful Bernese Mountain Dog, was included in every part of their Idaho elopement. Erica Rochelle Photography, a Rocky Mountain Bride Vendor Collective member, captured their rustic elopement as they shared vows in front of a lovely lake and dined under the stars.
Kiersten and Matt said “I do,” lakeside in a small and intimate ceremony. From their personalized vows to being an official witness on their marriage license, their dog Ollie was an integral part of the wedding day in his matching grey suit.
Set amongst a backdrop of snow, Kayla and Jacob ventured out on a snowy day in Silverthorne, Colorado for their engagement photos. Roaming Photo captured their frosty engagement session that included the couple’s two pups, Oakley and Mikk.
Adorable Dogs in Engagements and Proposals Featured in Rocky Mountain Bride Idaho 2024
The Idaho 2024 magazine was filled with breathtaking weddings and all of the most beautiful parts of the Idaho Rocky Mountains. Our best dogs of 2024 in Idaho were featured in a romantic surprise proposal in Smiths Ferry, Idaho and a rugged, outdoor engagement session featuring a Dalmatian and Black Lab puppy in Teton Valley, Idaho. Whether it’s a playful pup joining in a scenic mountain proposal or a loyal companion adding joy to a heartfelt engagement, these features celebrate the beauty of including your four-legged family member in your journey to “I do.”
Rocky Mountain Bride Utah Fall/Winter 2024: Capturing Love with Man’s Best Friend
This “Best Dog” feature comes from the Rocky Mountain Bride Utah Fall/Winter 2024 magazine. Captured by Haley Nord Photography, Kaila and Jaxon celebrated their engagement session at Jaxon’s family home surrounded by horses and their loyal pup. This Utah engagement session is both heartfelt and the perfect depiction of what it means to include your dog during such a meaningful milestone. Perfect for pet lovers and soon-to-be-engaged couples, this feature is an inspiring reminder of the special role dogs play in life’s most unforgettable moments.
Furry Friends and Forever Love: Dogs Featured in Utah Spring/Summer 2024
In the Rocky Mountain Bride Utah Spring/Summer 2024 magazine, dogs take center stage in heartwarming love stories that celebrate the unbreakable bond between couples and their four-legged companions. From a scenic outdoor proposal in Provo Canyon to a disco cowboy-inspired wedding in Kamas, these “Best Dog” features are meant to inspire and show the importance of what it means to stand with your pet by your side through every special moment.
A Wedding to Remember: Un-Leashing Love in New Mexico 2024
Whitney and Mason included two of their adorable dogs in their Santa Fe, New Mexico wedding. These pups looked dapper in their matching bowties and are on our “Best Dog” list for the way they stole hearts in candid photos and stood by their parents side on their wedding day in the New Mexico 2024 magazine.
Love and Loyalty: Featured Dogs in Rocky Mountain Bride Canada Spring/Summer 2024
The Canada Spring/Summer 2024 issue features a wide variety of weddings, engagements and styled shoots meant to inspire any wedding celebration in the Canadian Rockies. Emmanuelle and Zayan included their dog, Marleau, throughout their summer wedding day in North Vancouver, British Columbia. From their first moments as husband and wife to a heartfelt toast during dinner, Marleau stayed by her parents side during the start of this new chapter.
Emmanuelle, Zayan and Marleau North Vancouver, British Columbia
Rocky Mountain Bride Montana 2024: A Dreamy Dog-Inspired Engagement Session
Tierney and Travis shared a glass of wine and celebrated the start of their wedding celebrations with an engagement session featuring their Golden Retriever pup. Emily Morrison Photography captured this Montana engagement session that made it’s way to our “Best Of: Dogs” list thanks to the sweet moments shared between the couple and their beloved dog.
Paw-some Instagram Inspiration: Dogs in Rocky Mountain Weddings
Rounding out our list, these eight weddings and proposals feature dogs in their celebrations in unique, Instagram-worthy moments. Get ready to scroll, save and swoon over these paw-fect snapshots that showcase love, loyalty and a whole lot of fluff!
Dogs have a unique way of making life’s moments even more special, and the weddings, engagements and proposals featured here prove just that. Whether you’re planning to include your pup in your big day or simply love seeing the bond between couples and their dogs, these love stories are a testament to the magic of Rocky Mountain weddings and the dogs who hold space in their parents hearts. Here’s to celebrating love—both human and canine—in 2024 and beyond!
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