Abby Larson is the editor of Style Me Pretty, a style savvy wedding resource devoted to the modern bride. Abby launched the site in January 2007 after selling her wedding invitation business. Today, Style Me Pretty has devoted readers around the globe. Abby and husband Tait also write about their lives on their behind-the-scenes blog, Backstage.
Her gown, her shoes, her glow — obviously the bride is the focus on the day she says “I do.” But what about the other sweethearts sharing the stage? Brides want to make sure their besties, ring bearers, flower girls and perhaps even a pup or two are styled to perfection alongside them. We’ve pulled together a few ideas to help complete the look and make those loved ones feel oh so lovely.
[Style Me Pretty inspiration photo by Jill Thomas Photography; 1. Robe set by Plumprettysugar 2. Bib necklace by Cooljewelsbynaomi 3. Shoe clips by Bpoetic 4. Chevron clutch by Oatmeallacedesign 5. Personalized Stationary by Paperlovelypress 6. Letter charm by Pagesargisson]
They are bow-tying, drink-making, present-wrapping, smile-making machines, and they’ll be by your side on one of the biggest days of your life, so it goes without saying that your bridesmaids deserve a little spoiling. Although you’ll never be able to repay them for all they’ve done, making sure they feel pretty on your big day goes a long way. So what could possibly be fab enough for your lineup of lovelies? We’ve pulled together a few finds to make sure they feel loved and appreciated.
[Flower Girls With Style: Style Me Pretty inspiration photo by Kristen Gardner Photography; 1. Tutu by Tutuschicboutique 2. Brocade shoes by Pink2blue 3. Style Me Pretty inspiration photo by Claire Alyse Photography. Show Stopping Ring Bearers: 1.Hand-knit anchor pillow by Eandaheritage 2. Style Me Pretty inspiration photo by Jessica Claire Photography; Ring bearer sign by Joyfuljoyful 3. Style Me Pretty inspiration photo by Our Labor of Love Photography; Engraved wood heart by Braggingbags 4. Seersucker suit by Beaneandco]
Is there anything cuter than wee ones all dressed up at a wedding? Ring bearers and flower girls are guaranteed crowd pleasers, and when they are decked out in seriously fashionable duds or carrying the cutest of signs as they waltz (or run) down the aisle, guests immediately turn into mush. We’ve gathered a few ideas to make these wee ones even sweeter — if that’s possible!
[Style Me Pretty golden retriever inspiration photo by Skye Blu Photography; 1. Black bow tie collar by Soopertramp; Style Me Pretty dog in grass inspiration photo by Jose Villa Photography 2. Gingham bow tie by Knotnowbowties; Style Me Pretty dog on wood floor inspiration photo by Anne Marie Photography; Style Me Pretty two pups inspiration photo by Kurt Boomer Photography]
There are a lot of things that make me melt in the wedding world, but puppies and bow ties are close to the top of that (very) long list. If your pooch is helping you march down the aisle, they obviously need to be decked out.
Abby Larson is the editor of Style Me Pretty, a style savvy wedding resource devoted to the modern bride. Abby launched the site in January 2007 after selling her wedding invitation business. Today, Style Me Pretty has devoted readers around the globe. Abby and husband Tait also write about their lives on their behind-the-scenes blog, Backstage.


118 comments
Sign in to add your ownJaya Lee from GreenTrunkDesigns says:
Lots of fun Wedding Stuff! Makes me wish I was planing my wedding all over again! :-)
1 year ago
HandmadeIsAllAround from iammieOWLshop says:
Beautiful!
1 year ago
Sara Stroman from sarastroman says:
Love the bow tied bull dog. Ahhhhhh!
1 year ago
Gina from ArigigiArt says:
Lovely finds!
1 year ago
Rachel Arcishewsky from HardlySimpleDesigns says:
Guess what my big ol' boy German Shepherd will be wearing at my wedding? A Bowtie! Genius! I love it. Now I just have to figure out how to get our girl German Shepherd in a bridesmaid dress, and we're set!
1 year ago
Danielle from MadeMerriShop says:
Agreed! It's so important to show your love + appreciation to your loved ones... love these finds!! Thank you Abby! :)
1 year ago
Ever So Lovely from EverSoLovely says:
That bulldog is too cute! Very lovely collection indeed! :)
1 year ago
MerCurios from MerCurios says:
Love the Bow Ties on the woofs. And that little ring bearer is leaving me speechless he's so darn cute. Thanks for the great finds Abby. xo
1 year ago
mary from QueenofCuffs says:
I just love the text on doggy pics - 'casual yet chic'. I will look upon canine guests at weddings in a new way - are the managing to be casual and yet chic ? - brill - I love it so much. I can totally see my lace cuffs on them - but only the ones that can carry it off !!
1 year ago
Lonnalee from loveleeflowers says:
Love all the ideas! I've been wanting a robe from Prettyplumsugar for a while now!
1 year ago
Lisa Marie Musarra from 2007musarra says:
I love weddings! Somethign special about involving pets who we love in the process that is super special.
1 year ago
H Wang from sandboxcastle says:
aww i love the doggie bow ties and the chevron patterned clutch everything is so nice!
1 year ago
Matejka Max from NattyMatty says:
Great picks!
1 year ago
ACupOfSparkle from ACupOfSparkle says:
So adorable! I love how people dress up their dogs for the weddings.
1 year ago
KettleConfections from KettleConfections says:
Very cute picks - the dog bowties are adorable!
1 year ago
Jennifer from CraftyStitches says:
I love that it's sooo cute!
1 year ago
Jema Watts from JeJeweled says:
Beautiful!
1 year ago
Dotty Walker from SewThoughtfulBlanket says:
You thought of everything! Beautiful!
1 year ago
VintageMarketPlace from VintageMarketPlace says:
ooo so in love with that chevron clutch ;)
1 year ago
Alternative Blooms from AlternativeBlooms says:
Gorgeous! I have had a few clients who have used beautiful pearl necklaces on their chocolate Labs it is AMAZING in photo's! Thanks for loving us SMP! -AB
1 year ago
Phil Jackson from NuptialNotion says:
Great stuff.
1 year ago
Megan from MegansMenagerie says:
Such great ideas!!! Beautiful!!
1 year ago
2RavenChicks from 2RavenChicks says:
The pooches look exceptionally fine!
1 year ago
Hillary De Moineaux from VoleedeMoineaux says:
What a cute pooch!
1 year ago
Kevie from LittleFridayDesigns says:
So sweet... wish I'd discovered etsy when I got married!
1 year ago
Unique Fabric Gifts from uniquefabricgifts says:
Lovely and cute pics and ideas!
1 year ago
everythingok from everythingok says:
This is probably a touch anathema to the spirit of weddings, but part of me now wants to get married while my nephew is an adorable little toddler, just so he gets an excuse to wear a little waistcoat and bow tie. I've got my priorities on straight!
1 year ago
Elena Fom from Attractive1 says:
Cute!
1 year ago
Angela Cotton from cottonbirddesigns says:
Cute finds!
1 year ago
Hillary De Moineaux from VoleedeMoineaux says:
Love the pooch!
1 year ago
DecadesOfVintage from DecadesOfVintage says:
great finds great ideas
1 year ago
Angela from murraynagKnit says:
How about a beautiful knitted bow tie for either dog or groomsmen? They would really stand out!
1 year ago
paperpeardesign from paperpeardesign says:
I might get some 'yay!' flags for everyday use!
1 year ago
AJ Marsden from OnlyOriginalsByAJ says:
How fun!
1 year ago
France Gallery from FranceGallery says:
Some really cute ideas here!
1 year ago
Kathleen from myvintagecrush says:
I die for the dog bowties!
1 year ago
ezliving from ezliving says:
Wonderful ideas!
1 year ago
Stephanie from DottiesPhD says:
So much fun!! And yes, doggie bow ties would be an absolute must. Absolutely heart warming. :)
1 year ago
bazketmakr from bazketmakr says:
great ideas! It is wonderful how there is always something new and fun shown in the blog. thanks.
1 year ago
Cristy Beck from StudioBotanica says:
So many cute ideas!
1 year ago
L2Country from L2Country says:
Well Done ABBY... Such great finds!!!! ..."L"
1 year ago
Victoria Baker from LittleWrenPottery says:
Such cute picks, its sometimes difficult to know what to wear when you get invited to a wedding!
1 year ago
Rose Waterrose from Waterrose says:
so cute and love all of the picks!
1 year ago
Sarah from perebags says:
Really great finds!
1 year ago
Natallia from econica says:
adorable! :)
1 year ago
Cassandra Gibbons from purposelypaper says:
love it!
1 year ago
Yana Mosnitskaya from YanArt says:
So cute! I love it!
1 year ago
tamaraky from tamaraky says:
I like the bow tied bull dog. So handsome!
1 year ago
dana from lenalimestudio says:
the bulldog is too adorable!
1 year ago
messinabella from BandBEstate says:
Great accessories, love the dog bow ties!
1 year ago
SSW from WeddingLab says:
lovely! :)
1 year ago
Jess from volkerwandering says:
Great ideas, beautiful flowery bridesmaid dresses!
1 year ago
paola from atelierpompadour says:
great finds!! thanks for sharing!!
1 year ago
lovelygifts from lovelygifts says:
Lovely! That flower girl is so cute!
1 year ago
IceCreamCandy from IceCreamCandy says:
the bow ties are so cute on doggies:)
1 year ago
Senobar from Senobar says:
Darn CUTE!!!
1 year ago
Melissa from lolaandcompany says:
Beautiful treasury! Many new favorites,so cute
1 year ago
Adam and Dana Holscher from fatcitypress says:
love this!! so many fun ways to make your special day even more special! :)
1 year ago
Lisa Jeffrey from savannahcat says:
Great Ideas! Cannot forget our fur family members!!!
1 year ago
VaLon Frandsen from thevicagirl says:
So cute!
1 year ago
Connie Haskell from redemptionart says:
ahhhh, weddings! i am so happy that etsy puts such an emphasis on love! your blog and business are wonderful! congratulations on the feature!
1 year ago
Michelle from MishaGirl says:
The pooch-wear takes the cake!
1 year ago
Sarah from CopperheadCreations says:
Yay! Golden retrievers in bow ties!
1 year ago
TheEverlastingPosy from TheEverlastingPosy says:
Love the dogs ties!
1 year ago
Stephanie Maslow Blackman from metalicious says:
The dog bow ties are the best!
1 year ago
astarteearthart from astarteearthart says:
cute, thanks!
1 year ago
Debby from DebbysHandmadeGoods says:
Great finds - thanks for sharing.
1 year ago
Krista from TheBeadtriss says:
Fun collection! ~KK~ 60% off sale
1 year ago
Katrina Alana from KatrinaAlana says:
Cute ideas!
1 year ago
Tina from REDbytina says:
Great post! Lovely ideas!
1 year ago
Sylvie Liv from SylvieLiv says:
Those shoe clips by bpoetic are darling! And I LOVE paperlovelypress' stationary! Sweet finds, thank you for sharing!!
1 year ago
Samantha B. from TheAdornedArticle says:
Lovely picks♥
1 year ago
Joyce from baublesandspangles says:
I got married in my back yard a couple years ago and my puppy dog DID love the attention and snacks, but I forgot ALL ABOUT adorning her! Rats! What a great idea! Are there bling collars for the girl dogs? I LOVE those bow ties on the puppies! Great stuff!
1 year ago
Sally Ann Stearns from SASessories says:
cute stuff!
1 year ago
Aboli from FolkStroke says:
Adorable! Lovely bow ties and handsome guys!!!! Thanks for sharing!
1 year ago
luxemutt from LuxeMutt says:
Nice! Would have loved to be a part of this post.
1 year ago
Kyri from littlejarofhearts says:
Im in love! Can't wait for my special day!
1 year ago
Alona from MoonlightDesigns2 says:
Wonderful!!! Makes me want to get married all over again but this time with both our puppies involved...love the bow ties!!
1 year ago
TresChicNmodern from TresChicNmodern says:
AWWWWWWWWWWWWW SUCH BEAUTIFULLLLL ITEMS!!!!!!!!! VERY LOVELY! :-)
1 year ago
LC Cooper from LeMaisonBelle says:
Beautiful items! I love making the pets a part of the ceremony - after all, they ARE family! :)
1 year ago
Marie Allen from misspoppys1 says:
How lovely! I love a good wedding - with pooches or not!
1 year ago
Emily Lim from shuqi says:
The photo is simple and pretty.The wedding just gorgeous too. Especially, the Ring bearer pillow- handknit anchor nautical. Thanks for sharing.
1 year ago
janicewd from janicewd says:
Oh so many fun ideas. Nothing more happy than a wedding. The bow ties for the doggies is adorable and a favorite of mine. Many great ideas!
1 year ago
laura graves from bylauragraves says:
Cute and fun ideas - great post!
1 year ago
Diana from frolicnfibers says:
Love the bow ties best of all...great article!
1 year ago
Kathy Johnson from BridalSashesOnly says:
Love it when the family pets are included, so cute!!
1 year ago
Alexandra from BlueMoonLights says:
Such great finds!
1 year ago
FreakyPeas from FreakyPeas says:
Ahhh....if only Etsy were around when I got married......
1 year ago
Kelly from PalomaAccessories says:
Great Ideas! Thank You.
1 year ago
Zane Saracene from Zalavintage says:
Love the ring bearers and flower girls! Great picks I saw the Pet Fashion Show at FIT last year, bow ties are just the tip of wedding couture for pets!
1 year ago
Nuria and Lucia from arrowsrain says:
Beautiful wedding accesories!! Great finds :)
1 year ago
Kim Brown-Dye from idonovelty says:
LOVE that anchor ring bearer pillow!
1 year ago
greenbeandog from greenbeandog says:
LOVE IT! Thank you so much for sharing.
1 year ago
Brianna from thehappycouple says:
Love to see that bow ties and ringbearers are getting some love! I think both are a really fun way to be a little creative or add a pop of color.
1 year ago
accentonvintage from accentonvintage says:
Lovely ideas!
1 year ago
Debbie from UpcycledSwag says:
Awh Love the ideas, so sweet. Thank you!
1 year ago
Lindsay Van Cleave Severn from LCVintageJewelry says:
Great pics!
1 year ago
Elena from velanch says:
great finds!
1 year ago
Liliana from TastefulThings says:
that's great when everyone has a place in the celebration to make it even more special and beautiful!
1 year ago
Adrienne Lojeck from WingsOfClay says:
LOVE-love-love the images of decked-out doggies! even my boyfriend, who i often tease about his hesitation to tie the knot (we've been dating 7 years!), admitted that seeing those proud pooches on their special day made him feel a little more open to whole marriage thing. "so, if we get a cute bulldog and buy him a handmade bow-tie, we can get married?" I asked. my boyfriend smiled and nodded. may just be the strangest story of "how I proposed to him..."
1 year ago
Amanda Gallinger from simplychicjewels says:
Love the choices! Great finds!
1 year ago
Mandy from PetalGem says:
To cute! I love those puppy bow ties!
1 year ago
alphabulous from alphabulous says:
Beautiful!
1 year ago
Ada and Evelisa from HelloooHome says:
Fun fun fun!! Great choices! I think the "here comes the bride" heart is SO adorable!
1 year ago
Monica Shalley from DesignsByMonicaMarie says:
Great finds! I love the bow ties!
1 year ago
NICOLE Dotto from DOTTO says:
oooohhhh my goodness, pretty.
1 year ago
Wiliam Dao from FakeCakesShop says:
Beautiful!
1 year ago
Vanessa Perini from PeriniDesigns says:
Beautiful Wedding Accessories!
1 year ago
Kathy Lindemer from BayMoonDesign says:
Very cute finds!
1 year ago
Amber from BambuEarth says:
I really came here for the dog. omgoodness, I want him. ♥♥♥
1 year ago
Chuck Harpham from grandpacharlieswkshp says:
I'm interested in making wedding favors from wood - that's my thing. Anyone have any ideas?
1 year ago
Susan from lillyscharms says:
This is so cute...i support animal rescues and my animals play a big part in my life. If i can invite my mother's second cousin that I have never met in my life, i can definitely incorporate my pets. I have one male doggie, so the little bow is perfect, i will have to come up with something for my female dog.
1 year ago
sandstormcreations from sandstormcreations says:
The bulldog is SOOOO cute !
1 year ago
Crystal Porter from babyglory17 says:
Last year I had a customer wanting me to make her doggie ring pillows so her 2 staffy pups could carry the rings , i did this for her and after i did, I was saddened to hear one of her beloved pooches had to be put down and she had to find a replacement. great read, love the accessories ! some many couples love to included their pets in their wedding :)
1 year ago
Ada Ada from idajewelry66 says:
Love all the ideas! Absolutely heart warming. :)
1 year ago
Jessica Harrington from WeddingSavetheDates says:
Great inspiration!
1 year ago
Marie Owltoinette from marieowltoinette says:
Cute, cute, cute! I love the anchor pillow for the ring bearer!
1 year ago
Denise Vining from kadydesigns says:
So many wonderful things!!!! Love the little boy with the "yay" flag!! So cute!!!
1 year ago