I don’t know whether you’ve noticed, but lots of us who go to weddings have. Weddings are getting louder and louder. I don’t always stay for recep­tions, but if I do, I come home hoarse and deaf­ened. I wish the DJs and bands would pay a bit of attention.

So, bringing your dog to your wedding recep­tion is not neces­sarily an act of kind­ness. And if you have people who have companion dogs you want to figure out how to make the expe­ri­ence pleasant for them. Part of what you’re doing at a your wedding is providing for each guest’s expe­ri­ence. In a pup’s case (and in the case of grateful fellow atten­dees) that may mean turning down the PA.

Tip: Really consider if it’s impor­tant to have your dog with you at your wedding, whether you want them at the cere­mony only where it’s all about your hearts. You may want to go ahead and have your fun without your furry companion. (Sorry Ms. Muttons, I know the grazing at recep­tions is pretty fabulous!)