Nearly two-thirds of dog owners want to get their pets involved in their wedding day–acting as ring bearers, bridesmaids, and even the best man, according to a new poll.

• Out of 2,000 dog owners, 60 percent already knew someone who included their dog in their wedding.
• The most popular roles for dogs on the big day were ring bearer (50 percent), flower girl (17 percent) and page boy (13 percent).
• And just shy of one in 10 (nine percent) would even have their dog as the groom’s best man.
• It also emerged that couples would be prepared to spend an average of $75 to get their pooches ready for the nuptials.

This survey reflects the increasing trend for newlyweds who want to include pets in their wedding day.

• The survey also found that a full 93 percent believe that because a dog is part of the family, they should be involved at the wedding.
• 76 percent of respondents agree that guests would react positively to having dogs involved at a wedding.

• 70 percent said they would ask if a venue were dog-friendly when scoping out possible locations for the big day.

It seems, dogs would also have their own banquet, as 68% said they would get a special dish prepared for their pet.

Alexandra Moston, who had her Labrador Hugo by her side at her special day last year, said: “Hugo is such an important part of the family, so it was only natural for us to make sure he was a part of our day.

When deciding what their dog will wear for the special occasion, a special collar with a ring box on it was the most popular choice (46 percent).

This was closely followed by a custom suit (42 percent), bow tie (39 percent), floral collar (26 percent) and a custom dress (21 percent), as other possible outfit options.

Top 10 Dog Wedding Outfits

1. A special collar with a ring box on it – 46%
2. A custom suit – 42%
3. A bow tie – 39%
4. A floral collar – 25%
5. A special bandana – 23%
6. A custom dress – 21%
7. A hat – 13%
8. A bow for their tail – 11%
9. Special shoes – 7%
10. A fascinator (formal headpiece) – 5%