Dogs playing the role of groomsmen, bridesmaids, ring bearers and flower girls is an ever increasing trend in modern weddings. This is in part because of people’s innate love for their dogs, but also might have something to do with the popularity of pooches in celebrity weddings. People can’t get enough of celebrity news even if they do not want to admit it. Let’s face it we seem to care more about who celebrities are dating than world politics. In a nation obsessed with celebrity news and dogs it is no wonder that canines are showing up on wedding isles across the country in designer duds with perfect pawdicures! Here is a list of trend setting celebs and their tail wagging weddings:

1. Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale: After six years of dating the rock stars wed in a traditional Anglican ceremony in St. Paul’s Covenant Garden in London on September 14, 2002. The ceremony was traditional all except for Gwen’s choice in isle escorts. The No Doubt front woman was escorted down the isle by her sheepdog, Winston who was decked in a rose covered collar and lead. The couple is currently happily married with two sons, Kingston James and Zuma Nesta.

2. Adam Sandler and Jacqueline Titone: The comedian and his bride wed on June 22, 2003 in an outdoor ceremony at Dick Clark’s Malibu estate. The wedding was fit for the couple complete with an impromptu serenade from Sandler to his bride and plenty of canine antics. Sandler’s beloved bulldog Matzoball pulled him down the isle in a wagon while his best dog Meatball followed behind with the rings. Both dogs wore tuxedos, which matched the groom, and little yarmulkes on their heads. The couple recently welcomed their second daughter, Sunny Madeline, in November of 2008. Sunny’s older sister, Sadie Madison, has matching initials. Unfortunately, Meatball his since passed away.

3. Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady: This pretty pair made it official in a secret February 2009 ceremony in California before re-confirming their vows in Costa Rico later in the year. The bride wore head to toe Dolce & Gabbana with handmade satin roses and a coordinating satin headband. Her three pooches attended the ceremony and were perfectly accessorized with matching Dolce & Gabbana floral lace collars.

4. Elton John & David Furnish: The couple hosted a civil ceremony in the exclusive Windsor’s Guidhall in December of 2005.The event was a star studded gala with guests including Ozzy Osborne, Ringo Star, David Beckham and Sharon Stone. Sir Elton’s favorite guest; however, was his Cocker Spaniel Arthur who served as the best dog. No word on whether or not the couple will adopt children or just get more dogs.

5. Tori Spelling and Charlie Shanian: The Beverly Hills 90210 princess spared no expense in her July 2004 wedding to her first husband. The event was a gala affair with every amenity imaginable. Tori’s famous pug Mimi Larue almost upstaged the bride in her custom designed wedding ensemble. Tori has since remarried to Dean McDermott and lives with their two children, son Liam and daughter Stella. Mimi has since passed with people across the nation mourning her passing.

Other stars like Pink and Carey Hart chose to take their dogs on their honeymoon. The couple took their four dogs on their Aspen honeymoon in February of 2007. Other stars haven’t even set the date yet, but have publically declared that their pets will play a role in the ceremony. Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga have been engage for some time and while the singer and Harvard graduate have not set a date, Hudson will have her three dogs, Oscar, Grammy and Dreamgirl, front and center in the ceremony.

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Posted: May 19th, 2009 under Blog.
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