Wedding Dog Attendant in Vancouver

Part of your wedding. Cared for through it all.

Have your dog beside you for the moments that matter, with someone dedicated to their care. Our wedding dog attendant and chaperone service helps with preparation, local transport, ceremony and photo handling, and a comfortable return afterwards. Optional home boarding lets you keep celebrating while your dog rests.

Based in Marpole, we consider weddings in Vancouver and nearby Richmond, subject to the route, schedule and your dog’s needs.

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Two ways to include your dog

Both packages are for one dog with one dedicated attendant. Prices are in Canadian dollars. An enquiry does not reserve a date.

Included in both packages

• A planning call and one 30-minute preparation walk in Marpole before the wedding. We confirm who will attend the walk and wedding before booking. The preparation walk is part of your package and helps us assess your dog’s comfort before the day. It is not a training session.
• A short written itinerary covering pickup, your dog’s appearances, a quiet waiting place and the return handoff.
• Coordination with your planner or photographer around your priority dog photographs.
• Dedicated handling, water, toilet breaks, owner-approved treats, a paw wipe and help with a simple, comfortable accessory you supply.
• A return update for you or your chosen contact once your dog is safely handed over or settled into booked care.

How timing and transport work

Venue time starts on arrival and ends on departure. Waiting and breaks at the venue count toward your venue time. Included transport covers only the pickup and return route agreed in your quote.

Your written quote sets out the preparation arrangements, pickup and return times, included route and parking, total including GST, and any additional charges. Extra stops, rehearsals, longer journeys or extended care are quoted separately. Any extension needs agreement and availability; we plan travel buffers into the itinerary.

A day planned around your dog

Some dogs enjoy a ceremony; others are more comfortable joining a short photo session. We discuss transport, handling, crowds, health needs and settling during preparation, then agree a suitable role and an early-departure plan. We do not promise an off-lead aisle walk, particular behaviour or perfect photographs.

Please confirm that your venue permits your dog in each planned area. Together we identify a quiet waiting place and a designated contact who can make decisions while you celebrate. If your dog is distressed, we follow the agreed plan to give them space or leave early. Training and grooming are not included.

Preparing your dog for the wedding

A little preparation can help your dog feel comfortable on the day.

• Plan any grooming. Use a groomer your dog already knows, or discuss their needs before booking somewhere new. Ask when to schedule the appointment around your wedding. A local option is barking babies grooming in Yaletown, which currently accepts dogs up to 35 lb.
• Keep accessories simple and comfortable. Try any collar, bow tie or outfit at home beforehand; skip it if your dog is uncomfortable. Browse Puccissimé’s bow ties or the barking babies boutique for ideas. Check measurements, availability and delivery times before ordering.
• Tell us about your plans. Tell us what accessory you plan to supply, whether you need help putting it on, and about any requested grooming stop. Extra stops need prior agreement and a separate quote.

These are independent businesses to explore, not partners of Marpole Dog Walking. Book and pay them directly; grooming services and accessory purchases are not included in our wedding packages.

Links and listed services checked October 30, 2026.

From enquiry to wedding day

1. Tell us your plans. Send your date, venue, dog details, preferred package, pickup and return areas, and whether you need boarding.
2. Agree on the arrangements. We check fit and availability, confirm preparation and attendance, and provide a written quote with booking, payment, cancellation and rescheduling terms.
3. Finalize your dog’s itinerary. Once your booking is confirmed, we coordinate the details with your nominated contact and photographer or planner.

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