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Posted by EmberLynn

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?

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Don't carry the statue down the aisle. I agree with the posters above about putting a picture up or have the statue next to the guestbook...

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I agree with the above posters about displaying a pic of the dog somewhere.

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Theres a song called 'Fluffy' on a Ween album. It's on 12 Country Golden Greats. Maybe you could play that during the reception.

I would not walk any kind of statue down the aisle.

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I say go for it - it's your wedding and if you want the statue in the wedding, include it!

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It's your wedding & I'm sure everyone that knows your FH realizes how much his dog meant to him, however, I personally would not carry a statue of his dog down the aisle. I agree a picture on the placecard table with a little poem or such may be the way to go.

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It think that would be very wierd. JMHO

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I say have the statue placed at the alter before the ceremony starts. This way the dog can still be part of the ceremony for your FI but not so obvious for your guests

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Having the statue in a place of honor would be very nice - but carrying the statue is a bit much IMO.

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Its your wedding, do what you want, but I think is one of the most bizarre things I've ever heard of. Even if you are mourning a relative, you don't carry a picture down the aisle. but a STATUE of a DOG? Maybe you can put a little pic of him near the altar.

I love animals..I have many many pets...but I'd never carry a statue of one of my pets down the aisle. I'm going to be honest, I think it's really weird. And I think the statue makes it really a lot more morbid. It would remind me of like carrying a taxidermied dog or something.

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Forgive the pun, but the only way I can think to describe it is that you're barking up the wrong tree with a lot of your questions on LIW.

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I think if the dog was loved that much, then maybe guests will understand why statue is part of the procession? If you think it will be nice for FH then do it.

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I have to ask, how big is this statue? If it's something that he can fit into the palm of his hand (like a small figurine) or even under his arm, then I don't think there's anything wrong with carrying it down the aisle. But if it's large and going to cause him back pain upon lifting it I would have to say that might not be such a good idea. I think it's really sweet that you want to include something that you made for your FH, something that means something to him. If he doesn't carry it I agree with the other girls to display it on the gift table or somewhere else that it can be viewed by your guests.

On a separate note, I want to apologize for some of the girls here who are coming across very rude! We tell every bride that it's your wedding and to do what you want, that shouldn't change as long as you and your FH are happy. Altho I wouldn't personally have the same wedding you're having I do want to say that I respect you for being different and sticking to your tastes on your special day. I like to be traditional, but I absolutely commend you for breaking the rules. I just want you to know that not all of the LIW girls are so close minded. And I'm sorry that you're attacked every time you post a new topic. Frankly, I really don't give a damn if I've made any waves here with this. No one deserves to be spoken to so harshly so please stop badgering this girl!!!!!!!

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Posted by Mrs.Ztobe

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

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I agree and I am a dog lover.

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You do what you would like to do on your wedding day. Although all of us have opinions on what is 'right' or 'appropriate' nothing is more appropriate than doing what is meaningful for you and your FH. Just remember to take people's comments with a grain of salt because all of us are probably doing things that you would never want to do at your wedding, but thats what makes us all have the wedding of our dreams. Following what is right FOR YOU. JMO!

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What do you really want to do? When you know that, you'll know what to do....

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My cat died last week, and I thoughts of honoring her somehow, but I decided its not really appropriate for a wedding. However, this is just my opinion. If you want to do it, then do it. Who cares what other people think?

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Posted by marymoon

Forgive the pun, but the only way I can think to describe it is that you're barking up the wrong tree with a lot of your questions on LIW.

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That was great. And yes i agree...actually..I think a lot of what is said is for shock value. I really 100% do. If my FH was to incorporate his dead dog by means of statue into OUR WEDDING CEREMONY i'd throw up. I'm sorry. I don't know anyone who would do this.

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I think it's incredibly morbid, and would find it totally bazaare as a guest.

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Are you kidding me? As much as I loved my childhood dog I wouldn't walk down a statue of a german shepard in my arms.

And to the poster that said people were being rude ... get real, that's wierd