Quote Originally Posted by BOBS DAD
We might be talking SEMATICS here, but I think what you are referring to is not the wedding - for the most part, but actually the reception. In which case, I agree with you 110%. Believe it or not, "most" people (the newlyweds) do NOT enjoy their own reception. It is almost always planned by others (parents and in-laws), there is a lot of bickering and sometimes downright arguing over the place, the size, the menu the decorations, flowers, etc., tc... and on and on. Most couples remember it all as a blurr and are just "glad to get through it" I know I was!!!

So in concept, I agree with you. It is your day... so have it your way!!! Good luck though getting that passed by the Congress of Juriprudence (headed by your "P-A-R-E-N-T-S"). I am just saying that I think you should take the Ceremony and the actual saying of your VOWS more SERIOUSLY. It is (to me) a more solemn occasion and one that is meant to be an act of deep devotion and committment before your family, friends and GOD!!!

I mean, if Dogs and Cats are OK... why not a Monkey for the Preacher and Trained Seal for the Organist?
I hated both my wedding and my reception. Yep, I was just glad to have it over, but I hate that I feel that way. I wish I could do it over and have it my way.
I think that if having your dogs at your wedding makes your special day more special and memorable than they should be there, they too are family. You live with them and spend everyday with them, they are a very important part of your family. I'd much rather have my dogs at my wedding than Uncle Joe from Timbuktu, whom I have only met twice. Also I don't see how having your dogs at you wedding makes your vows any less serious.

"I mean, if Dogs and Cats are OK... why not a Monkey for the Preacher and Trained Seal for the Organist?"
Well obviously a monkey can't be a Preacher and I doubt a seal would make a good organist but we're talking about a job in the wedding typically done by a 3 year old child. The dogs will probably do a better job and she will appreciate it more because they are her own kids.