Frequently Asked Questions

A friend or family member may love your dog, but they’re also a guest on your wedding day. Wags of Love provides dedicated, professional care focused entirely on your dog’s safety, comfort, and experience. We’re trained to manage busy wedding environments, coordinate seamlessly with your vendor team, and handle unexpected moments — allowing your loved ones to celebrate freely and you to enjoy a stress-free, pet-inclusive wedding day.

Traditional pet sitters are wonderful for in-home care, but weddings are fast-paced, highly coordinated events. Wags of Love specializes exclusively in wedding days and brings not only pet care expertise, but professional wedding-day knowledge. We understand timelines, venue logistics, vendor coordination, and the structure of a well-run wedding day. When you hire us, you’re hiring experienced wedding professionals who know how to seamlessly integrate your dog into your celebration — keeping them calm, safe, and thoughtfully included without disrupting the flow of your day.

Yes — all Wags of Love services require a minimum of three (3) hours. Our work goes far beyond a quick photo moment; we approach every wedding with the same level of meticulous planning, care, and attention to detail, ensuring your dog is comfortable, well-cared-for, and seamlessly included from start to finish — regardless of service length.

We opened Wags of Love in 2023 and have proudly serviced over 200 weddings since then. Because we have a trained team of attendants, we’re able to accommodate multiple dogs and, in some cases, multiple weddings in a single day. This allows us to provide dedicated, professional care for each couple and their pup while ensuring every dog receives the attention, safety, and support they deserve on such an important day.

We recommend booking your dog wedding attendant as soon as you decide you want your dog included in your wedding day. Popular wedding months — especially May–June and September–October — tend to book quickly, and while Wags of Love is a larger team, we can only accommodate a limited number of weddings per day and per weekend. Booking in advance allows us ample time to thoughtfully plan logistics, coordinate with your timeline, and create the best experience for your dog. If you’re just now finding us, don’t worry — we’re always happy to try to accommodate last-minute requests when possible. However, the sooner you book, the more peace of mind you’ll have knowing your date is secured and your best friend can be by your side.

Wags of Love proudly services weddings throughout Chicago, Milwaukee, and all areas in between — and beyond. We are always open to traveling outside of our primary service area when possible. If your wedding is located elsewhere, we’re also happy to help refer you to a trusted dog wedding attendant company within your area. Feel free to reach out via email or Instagram @wags_of_love, and we’ll be glad to help guide you in the right direction.

Yes — absolutely. Wags of Love is experienced in accommodating weddings with multiple dogs. We carefully pair your dogs with the appropriate number of professional attendants to ensure safe, attentive handling at all times. For two dogs, we require two dedicated leads so our team can work together and properly manage the workload. While our equipment can accommodate multiple dogs when appropriate, our approach is always tailored to your dogs’ needs, personalities, and the services booked — ensuring each dog receives the same level of care, control, and attention throughout your wedding day.

Wags of Love proudly serves all couples and all love stories. We welcome weddings of every race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and love style, because we believe love is love and everyone deserves to feel seen, celebrated, and safe on their wedding day. We also care for dogs of all breeds, with no restrictions.

We provide dog attendant services for all types of weddings, including ceremonies only, full-day celebrations, elopements, outdoor weddings, and destination weekends. All services have a three-hour minimum to allow us to thoughtfully care for your dog, coordinate with your wedding timeline, and ensure they are comfortable, well-supported, and seamlessly included throughout your special day.

At Wags of Love, your dog’s safety and well-being are always our top priority. We provide continuous supervision, closely monitor stress cues, and manage potty breaks and hydration throughout the day. We also create a designated safe space for your dog to decompress and enjoy quiet time away from the crowd — even if that means utilizing our vehicle when needed. For secure handling, we use hands-free safety harnesses that lock your dog’s leash into our waist, allowing us to work efficiently while keeping them safely by our side. Through our detailed pre-wedding planning calls, we gather all necessary information to arrive fully prepared, adapt seamlessly when plans change, and always advocate for your dog — never forcing them into moments or situations they’re uncomfortable with. Every measure we take is designed to keep your pup calm, comfortable, and protected, so you can celebrate with complete peace of mind.

It can be — weddings often involve large crowds, loud noises, unfamiliar environments, and changes in routine, all of which can be overwhelming for some dogs. Every dog is different, and stress levels depend on their temperament, training, and comfort in busy settings. At Wags of Love, we help manage overstimulation through thoughtful planning, realistic expectations, continuous supervision, and by providing quiet breaks in a designated safe space when needed. With professional support and advocacy for your dog’s comfort, many dogs can safely be included in a wedding day in a calm and positive way.

There is no additional fee for behind-the-scenes photos or short-form content we capture of your dog on your wedding day. We create this content simply because we love showcasing the bond couples share with their four-legged best friends. After your wedding, we’ll always share a Google Drive folder with all of the behind-the-scenes photos and videos we captured from your dog’s perspective. While we love documenting these moments, our top priority is supporting your hired photographer and videographer and ensuring your dog’s care and experience always come first.

Yes — Wags of Love is fully insured and can provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) upon request. We’re happy to work directly with you or your venue to supply any required documentation, ensuring a smooth and stress-free planning process.

Yes — we love connecting with dog-friendly venues! We enjoy learning about each venue’s pet policies and sharing how Wags of Love can enhance the experience for both couples and the venue. Our team is passionate about educating venues on how including dogs in weddings can be seamless and stress-free, ensuring that every celebration is safe, organized, and memorable. Please reach out via email or Instagram @wags_of_love, and we’ll happily discuss how we can collaborate.

Absolutely — we love collaborating with fellow wedding vendors and expanding our referral network! Whether it’s for one of your couples or an upcoming styled shoot, we enjoy connecting, sharing our expertise on including dogs seamlessly in weddings, and showing how Wags of Love can enhance the couple’s experience while coordinating smoothly with your team. Our goal is to make pet-inclusive weddings stress-free and enjoyable for everyone, and we’re always excited to build partnerships that celebrate dogs as part of the big day. Please reach out via email or Instagram @wags_of_love — we can’t wait to connect!