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Honoring a Dead dog?

EmberLynn Posted: May 26, 2005 07:34 PM+

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Posted: May 26, 2005 07:34 PM

Honoring a Dead dog?

My fh looks like he just got off a motocyle. He his 5'7', black goatee (spl), black trench coat, long sliver rings, you name it. When he first introduced me to his family, he told me he had a dog. Now I was expecting some large monster like creature, turns out it was a white toy poodle named Fluffy that he had since he was nine. Any way, the dog died a year go, and my fiance devasted. I painted a statue of a poodle all white and gave it too him. I was thinking, could the best man carry that statue down the aisle to the alter in memory of her? what do you guys think?

brooklynbridezilla Posted: May 26, 2005 07:45 PM+

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Posted: May 26, 2005 07:45 PM

Re: Honoring a Dead dog?

I don't know about a statue. How about a pic of her next you your gift card holder? Or a small ceramic dog on top of your cake?

Mrs.Z Posted: May 26, 2005 07:53 PM+

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Posted: May 26, 2005 07:53 PM

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I agree I think the statue is to much, A pic or mention of the dog is good.

EmberLynn Posted: May 26, 2005 07:54 PM+

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Posted: May 26, 2005 07:54 PM

Re: Honoring a Dead dog?

I wouldn't say a bit much. He loves that dog more than he loves his whole family. Its a small statue. I'm just worried it will look morbid.

coxmandi Posted: May 26, 2005 08:00 PM+

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Posted: May 26, 2005 08:00 PM

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Maybe the statue could sit on the card/gift table? If you're having pictures of you or your families near the guestbook or seating cards that would also be a good place too.

cjik Posted: May 26, 2005 08:03 PM+

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Posted: May 26, 2005 08:03 PM

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You could dedicate your flowers, or write something in the program.

sarahthegreat Posted: May 26, 2005 08:06 PM+

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Posted: May 26, 2005 08:06 PM

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ditto on the program....i really think a statue is a bit morbid.

AJsMommy122 Posted: May 26, 2005 08:08 PM+

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Posted: May 26, 2005 08:08 PM

Re: Honoring a Dead dog?

Yeah the statue is a little too morbid IMO

Honestly this is a time for being happy and celebrating. Its about marriage not honoring dead pets. I understand how close people get with pets but this is a wedding not the dogs funeral - JMHO

july06bride Posted: May 26, 2005 08:10 PM+

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Posted: May 26, 2005 08:10 PM

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i have to agree- no statue

glinda_goodwitch Posted: May 26, 2005 08:10 PM+

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Posted: May 26, 2005 08:10 PM

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A picture is nicer. My cousin had an 8x10 pic of her chiuaua in a tux on her gift table, since he couldn't be at the wedding. You have an 8x10 pic on your table and that would look nice. Or, if you want, you can do a whole picture table of people no longer with you, and have the dog there with them.

Mrs. dleeny Posted: May 26, 2005 08:12 PM+

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Posted: May 26, 2005 08:12 PM

Re: Honoring a Dead dog?

Posted by Soon2bMsZ

Yeah the statue is a little too morbid IMO

Honestly this is a time for being happy and celebrating. Its about marriage not honoring dead pets. I understand how close people get with pets but this is a wedding not the dogs funeral - JMHO

I agree with this

wood2be Posted: May 26, 2005 09:36 PM+

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Posted: May 26, 2005 09:36 PM

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In all honesty, yes the statue of the dog is morbid. However, your wedding is the farthest thing from traditional and I really don't think that anyone will notice the statue after seeing your attire. So, if it truly means a lot to your FH and will make him happy not sad, then I by all means do it.

nov04LIbride Posted: May 26, 2005 09:43 PM+

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Posted: May 26, 2005 09:43 PM

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Posted by wood2be
However, your wedding is the farthest thing from traditional and I really don't think that anyone will notice the statue after seeing your attire.

LOL so true! The groomsmen could be naked and people might not notice, so if you are concerned about an inappropriate statue I say go for it!

DayBeforeThanksgiving Posted: May 26, 2005 09:52 PM+

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Posted: May 26, 2005 09:52 PM

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I'm sorry to hear about the dog, but do not have him carry that statue. THere are other ways to honor someone/thing that you love. I know many people who have passed in my life, but I wouldn't carry a statue of them down the aisle.

Mrs. dleeny Posted: May 26, 2005 09:56 PM+

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Posted: May 26, 2005 09:56 PM

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Posted by DayBeforeThanksgiving

I know many people who have passed in my life, but I wouldn't carry a statue of them down the aisle.

umm, yea, that could get a little heavy!

FeeBee24 Posted: May 26, 2005 09:56 PM+

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Posted: May 26, 2005 09:56 PM

Re: Honoring a Dead dog?

ewww

god no

DayBeforeThanksgiving Posted: May 26, 2005 10:02 PM+

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Posted: May 26, 2005 10:02 PM

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Posted by dleeny

Posted by DayBeforeThanksgiving

I know many people who have passed in my life, but I wouldn't carry a statue of them down the aisle.

umm, yea, that could get a little heavy!

hahaha!

You know I was being sarcastic, right?

Klarabelle Posted: May 26, 2005 10:38 PM+

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Posted: May 26, 2005 10:38 PM

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Would his best man even feel comfortable carrying the statue to begin with? I kind of feel like that would be awkward-JMO

Klarabelle Posted: May 26, 2005 10:40 PM+

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Posted: May 26, 2005 10:40 PM

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Posted by T&DMaloney

ewww

god no

I am sorry but I just cant stop!

Mrs. dleeny Posted: May 26, 2005 10:41 PM+

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Posted: May 26, 2005 10:41 PM

Re: Honoring a Dead dog?

Posted by DayBeforeThanksgiving

Posted by dleeny

Posted by DayBeforeThanksgiving

I know many people who have passed in my life, but I wouldn't carry a statue of them down the aisle.

umm, yea, that could get a little heavy!

hahaha!

You know I was being sarcastic, right?