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.
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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! :-)
12 years ago
HandmadeIsAllAround from iammieOWLshop says:
Beautiful!
12 years ago
Sara Stroman from sarastroman says:
Love the bow tied bull dog. Ahhhhhh!
12 years ago
Gina from ArigigiArt says:
Lovely finds!
12 years 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!
12 years 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! :)
12 years ago
Ever So Lovely from EverSoLovely says:
That bulldog is too cute! Very lovely collection indeed! :)
12 years 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
12 years 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 !!
12 years ago
Lonnalee from loveleeflowers says:
Love all the ideas! I've been wanting a robe from Prettyplumsugar for a while now!
12 years 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.
12 years ago
H Wang from sandboxcastle says:
aww i love the doggie bow ties and the chevron patterned clutch everything is so nice!
12 years ago
Matejka Max from NattyMatty says:
Great picks!
12 years ago
ACupOfSparkle from ACupOfSparkle says:
So adorable! I love how people dress up their dogs for the weddings.
12 years ago
KettleConfections from KettleConfections says:
Very cute picks - the dog bowties are adorable!
12 years ago
Jennifer from CraftyStitches says:
I love that it's sooo cute!
12 years ago
Jema Watts from BadgeShack says:
Beautiful!
12 years ago
Dotty Walker from SewThoughtfulBlanket says:
You thought of everything! Beautiful!
12 years ago
VintageMarketPlace from VintageMarketPlace says:
ooo so in love with that chevron clutch ;)
12 years 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
12 years ago
Phil Jackson from NuptialNotion says:
Great stuff.
12 years ago
Megan from MegansMenagerie says:
Such great ideas!!! Beautiful!!
12 years ago
2RavenChicks from 2RavenChicks says:
The pooches look exceptionally fine!
12 years ago
Hillary De Moineaux from VoleedeMoineaux says:
What a cute pooch!
12 years ago
Kevie from LittleFridayDesigns says:
So sweet... wish I'd discovered etsy when I got married!
12 years ago
Unique Fabric Gifts from uniquefabricgifts says:
Lovely and cute pics and ideas!
12 years 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!
12 years ago
Elena Fom from Attractive1 says:
Cute!
12 years ago
Angela Cotton from CottonBirdDesigns says:
Cute finds!
12 years ago
Hillary De Moineaux from VoleedeMoineaux says:
Love the pooch!
12 years ago
DecadesOfVintage from DecadesOfVintage says:
great finds great ideas
12 years ago
Angela from murraynagKnit says:
How about a beautiful knitted bow tie for either dog or groomsmen? They would really stand out!
12 years ago
paperpeardesign from paperpeardesign says:
I might get some 'yay!' flags for everyday use!
12 years ago
AJ Marsden from OnlyOriginalsByAJ says:
How fun!
12 years ago
France Gallery from FranceGallery says:
Some really cute ideas here!
12 years ago
Kathleen from myvintagecrush says:
I die for the dog bowties!
12 years ago
ezliving from ezliving says:
Wonderful ideas!
12 years ago
Stephanie from Phylogeny says:
So much fun!! And yes, doggie bow ties would be an absolute must. Absolutely heart warming. :)
12 years ago
bazketmakr from bazketmakr says:
great ideas! It is wonderful how there is always something new and fun shown in the blog. thanks.
12 years ago
Cristy Beck from StudioBotanica says:
So many cute ideas!
12 years ago
L2Country from L2Country says:
Well Done ABBY... Such great finds!!!! ..."L"
12 years ago
Victoria Baker from LittleWrenPottery says:
Such cute picks, its sometimes difficult to know what to wear when you get invited to a wedding!
12 years ago
Rose Waterrose from Waterrose says:
so cute and love all of the picks!
12 years ago
Sarah from perebags says:
Really great finds!
12 years ago
Natallia from econica says:
adorable! :)
12 years ago
Cassandra Gibbons from purposelypaper says:
love it!
12 years ago
Yana Mosnitskaya from YanArt says:
So cute! I love it!
12 years ago
tamaraky from tamaraky says:
I like the bow tied bull dog. So handsome!
12 years ago
dana from lenalimestudio says:
the bulldog is too adorable!
12 years ago
messinabella from BandBEstate says:
Great accessories, love the dog bow ties!
12 years ago
SSW from WeddingLab says:
lovely! :)
12 years ago
Jess from volkerwandering says:
Great ideas, beautiful flowery bridesmaid dresses!
12 years ago
Paola from atelierpompadour says:
great finds!! thanks for sharing!!
12 years ago
Linda from lovelygifts says:
Lovely! That flower girl is so cute!
12 years ago
IceCreamCandy from IceCreamCandy says:
the bow ties are so cute on doggies:)
12 years ago
Senobar from Senobar says:
Darn CUTE!!!
12 years ago
Melissa from lolaandcompany says:
Beautiful treasury! Many new favorites,so cute
12 years ago
Adam and Dana Holscher from fatcitypress says:
love this!! so many fun ways to make your special day even more special! :)
12 years ago
Lisa Jeffrey from savannahcat says:
Great Ideas! Cannot forget our fur family members!!!
12 years ago
VaLon Frandsen from thevicagirl says:
So cute!
12 years 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!
12 years ago
Michelle from MishaGirl says:
The pooch-wear takes the cake!
12 years ago
Sarah from CopperheadCreations says:
Yay! Golden retrievers in bow ties!
12 years ago
TheEverlastingPosy from TheEverlastingPosy says:
Love the dogs ties!
12 years ago
Stephanie Maslow Blackman from metalicious says:
The dog bow ties are the best!
12 years ago
astarteearthart from astarteearthart says:
cute, thanks!
12 years ago
Debby from DebbysHandmadeGoods says:
Great finds - thanks for sharing.
12 years ago
Krista from TheBeadtriss says:
Fun collection! ~KK~ 60% off sale
12 years ago
Katrina Alana from KatrinaAlana says:
Cute ideas!
12 years ago
Tina from REDbytina says:
Great post! Lovely ideas!
12 years ago
Sylvie Liv from SylvieLiv says:
Those shoe clips by bpoetic are darling! And I LOVE paperlovelypress' stationary! Sweet finds, thank you for sharing!!
12 years ago
Samantha B. from TheAdornedArticle says:
Lovely picks♥
12 years 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!
12 years ago
Sally Ann Stearns from SASessories says:
cute stuff!
12 years ago
Aboli from FolkStroke says:
Adorable! Lovely bow ties and handsome guys!!!! Thanks for sharing!
12 years ago
luxemutt from LuxeMutt says:
Nice! Would have loved to be a part of this post.
12 years ago
Kyri from littlejarofhearts says:
Im in love! Can't wait for my special day!
12 years 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!!
12 years ago
TresChicNmodern from TresChicNmodern says:
AWWWWWWWWWWWWW SUCH BEAUTIFULLLLL ITEMS!!!!!!!!! VERY LOVELY! :-)
12 years ago
LC Cooper from LeMaisonBelle says:
Beautiful items! I love making the pets a part of the ceremony - after all, they ARE family! :)
12 years ago
Marie Allen from misspoppys1 says:
How lovely! I love a good wedding - with pooches or not!
12 years 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.
12 years 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!
12 years ago
laura graves from bylauragraves says:
Cute and fun ideas - great post!
12 years ago
Diana from frolicnfibers says:
Love the bow ties best of all...great article!
12 years ago
Kathy Johnson from BridalSashesOnly says:
Love it when the family pets are included, so cute!!
12 years ago
Alexandra Simons from BlueMoonLights says:
Such great finds!
12 years ago
FreakyPeas from FreakyPeas says:
Ahhh....if only Etsy were around when I got married......
12 years ago
Kelly from PalomaAccessories says:
Great Ideas! Thank You.
12 years 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!
12 years ago
Nuria and Lucia from arrowsrain says:
Beautiful wedding accesories!! Great finds :)
12 years ago
Kim Brown-Dye from idonovelty says:
LOVE that anchor ring bearer pillow!
12 years ago
greenbeandog from GreenBeanDog says:
LOVE IT! Thank you so much for sharing.
12 years 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.
12 years ago
accentonvintage from accentonvintage says:
Lovely ideas!
12 years ago
Debbie from UpcycledSwag says:
Awh Love the ideas, so sweet. Thank you!
12 years ago
Lindsay Van Cleave Severn from LCVintageJewelry says:
Great pics!
12 years ago
Elena from velanch says:
great finds!
12 years ago
Liliana from TastefulThings says:
that's great when everyone has a place in the celebration to make it even more special and beautiful!
12 years 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..."
12 years ago
Amanda Gallinger from simplychicjewels says:
Love the choices! Great finds!
12 years ago
Mandy from PetalGem says:
To cute! I love those puppy bow ties!
12 years ago
alphabulous from alphabulous says:
Beautiful!
12 years ago
Ada and Evelisa from HelloooHome says:
Fun fun fun!! Great choices! I think the "here comes the bride" heart is SO adorable!
12 years ago
Monica Shalley from DesignsByMonicaMarie says:
Great finds! I love the bow ties!
12 years ago
bazketmakr from bazketmakr says:
it is wonderful how easy it is to personalize and individualize the wedding celebration now, with online access to ideas and marvelous products here on Etsy! Such incredible diversity and creativity!
12 years ago
Lara Harris from studiolara316 says:
wish we had included our pups in our wedding! adorable!
12 years ago
Alexa Lane from AlexaLane says:
Love the bow tied bull dog.
12 years ago
moon from jewelsbymoon says:
how wonderful!
12 years ago