Re: Honoring a Dead dog?

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Posted by jcb710

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

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Just bc you think it's weird doesn't mean it's wrong of her to do at her own wedding. It doesn't justify people being mean to her. That's all I'm saying.

Re: Honoring a Dead dog?

I LOVE my dog I mean he is my life but I'm sorry I think the statue idea is a little weird.

Re: Honoring a Dead dog?

uhh sure.. whatever floats your boat.


IMO it is morbid though

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what about just having it already up at the altar, instead of the best man carrying it down the aisle? (im using the term altar b/c i'm not sure if you have a different name for it in your religion... but in the area that the ceremony will take place). I dont think the statue itself is morbid- its not like its the actual animal Stuffed or anything far fetched and unique, yes... but im also speaking from a much more conservative POV. I dont see a statue of something any more morbid than leaving and empty seat for someone that passed away- people honor things in different ways, but if dogs arent a significant symbol in your religion, then i feel like that may be disrespectful to your religion (again, im basing this on no knowledge of the pagan religion though, just speaking in general terms). jmo


ETS- Do you know what you're doing for favors? maybe you could do a donation to a local animal shelter, or the ASPCA (something along those lines), in your FHs dogs name? and then give the guests bookmarks or put on the favor tag a saying that lets people know that the donation was made? (We made a donation to the cancer society in my grandmothers name, and then maed bookmarks that said it, and placed one at every plate).

Re: Honoring a Dead dog?

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Posted by cindyandkevin
On a separate note, I want to apologize for some of the girls here who are coming across very rude! 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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a little self rightgeous though to assume that you should speak for a group of Adult women, no? I understand you feel like the OP was attacked, but isnt it just as close minded to not accept that people have strong feelings against this? When you ask for opinions, you get them... and theyre not always going to be sugar coated, but i'll take that over Phoniness anyday.

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Posted by neeniebean86
a little self rightgeous though to assume that you should speak for a group of Adult women, no? I understand you feel like the OP was attacked, but isnt it just as close minded to not accept that people have strong feelings against this? When you ask for opinions, you get them... and theyre not always going to be sugar coated, but i'll take that over Phoniness anyday.

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Well said!!

Re: Honoring a Dead dog?

I really don't know what to say.

Shouldn't you and your groom be the focus of your wedding day?

I think carrying her statue down the aisle would be strange. But, you could honor her in other ways. You could place the statue near the place cards, mention her in the program, etc.

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hey, do what you want. it's your day.

my honest opinion is that it's beyond bizarre, but it's your day so do whatever makes you happy.

Re: Honoring a Dead dog?

I think it's morbid, and may also confuse some of your guests. I think subtlty is the key when you are trying to honor someone. A more tactful way of incorporating a lost loved one is on a memory table. Do you have any pictures of both of you with the dog? You can place the picture on the table with a candle.