Pets at Weddings
Dogs have always been considered mans best friend, but some people take this a step further, and have them as the 'Best Man' at their wedding.
Ok, I admit, I am a bit animal-daft myself. I have a little Westie, and he is my pride and joy. I even have to sheepishly admit to having a few items of clothing in his wardrobe for bad weather. (Well, he might get cold.) However, even if he were well trained enough to trot down the aisle carrying a basket of rose petals in his mouth, or with a ring pillow delicately balanced on his head, I doubt I would offer him a role in a wedding. (Sorry, Sam!)
However, if you are keen on including your pet pooch in your nuptials, there are companies to help you to find just the right accessories to dress up Fido for the occassion.
If you draw the line at a tasteful bowtie, then Darling Pet Boutique in the US has a nice selection of neckwear for dogs of all sizes, while Max and Margot offer a similar selection to the UK. 
If you really want to go for the kitsch factor, you can even buy your pets tuxedos and wedding gowns from the previously mentioned suppliers, or from Pet Haven. (US)
And finally, if you want your pets to be able to celebrate their love in their very own wedding celebrations, check out the services offered by companies such as Fine Feathers in the UK, who will arrange and conduct the ceremony, as well as provide flowers and a wedding cake made of dog food!
Additional Resources: Great article about the best way to include your pet in your wedding. Read More......
As you scan the gown from the top, you feel a thrill of excitment, and a tingle of awe at the tailored bodice, embroidered trim, satin waistband, flaring tulle and then SUDDENLY...
...the dress is sucked in and trussed up around knee level in a jarring manner that I hope doesn't become the signature look for Autumn 2008. I would hate to see brides throughout 2009 forced into hobbling down the aisle, geisha-esque, in this restricting style. As if trying not to trip up in your shoes wasn't bad enough! These dresses are an exageration of the Trumpet or Mermaid style wedding gown, which is a close fitting, silhouette dress than flares out slightly towards the bottom of the skirt. Trumpet dresses are destined to be hot favourites for 2009 weddings. 
These new variations, however, take the design to the extreme, and give the impression that a perfectly good gowns has been forced into the style, as an afterthought, rather than designed that way from the start. Still, with so many fabulous creations on the runways this year, I think I will forgive them a few eccentricities!
