Dog Friendly Wedding Venue

A Wedding Day Told by the Dog

Let's face it — your perfect day isn't perfect if it doesn't include your waggy-tailed best friend. Why should they miss out on the excitement, the attention, and the festivities? Here at Tree Top Escape we welcome furry bridesmaids, best men, flower girls, and four-pawed guests to join you for your intimate wedding. We must admit to holding our breath when their responsibilities include ring-bearing — there are more than a few little gaps along our wooden walkway aisle — but we're pleased to report we haven't had any casualties yet!

Tree Top Escape is perfect for bringing your beloved pooch — there are 32 acres to explore (not recommended in wedding heels), including 3 lakes, woodland, and wildflower meadows for a good run off lead. The grounds are also perfect for spectacular wedding photos, though you'll have to share the limelight: our photographers are partial to a cuddle and they capture all the antics. As they say — never work with children or animals, because you will end up with the giggles.

We could tell you more about the amazing dog friendly weddings we hold at Tree Top Escape — but we thought we'd let Boomer tell you instead…

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Boomer's Very Special Day

(OK, technically it was his parents' wedding day…)

After a long car journey where I drove mum mad asking if we were there yet, we arrived at a rather wonderful place in the middle of nowhere. I can tell you I was like a dog with two tails — I zoomed around checking everything out in the gardens and fields. Mum opened the door and we went into my new house and wowee! I had a special bed waiting for me and my own welcome pack and treats. Mum found her own bed (which I knew would become mine!). Mum unpacked our special outfits, which I couldn't wait to wear because I'm a very handsome boy. My parents then got into their hot swimming pool, which I thought was rather unfair as they wouldn't let me in — but it's OK, they threw my new ball for me instead. After dinner I was ready for bed. I needed my beauty sleep. It's hard work having fun and exploring.

I woke up so excited — today was the day I was going to wear my new special outfit! It was all very strange. A nice lady came and started poking mum in the face with funny pencils. I thought perhaps I should protect her, but she seemed to like it, so I went to see the lady who'd arrived instead. She had treats for me. I heard mum call her a wedding coordinator — no clue what that is, but she was nice and played with me and gave me cuddles. Just when I was about to get grumpy because mum was getting all the attention, she called me over and we both put on our special outfits. Another lady appeared and pointed a strange machine at me, but it was OK because she kept telling me I looked gorgeous. Well, I just had to agree!

I had a very important job to do. I waited with Dad while mum walked down a very special path called an aisle. I was so good — I didn't bark when I first saw her. It was all so exciting and I had the best spot, right in the middle of mum and dad. My parents did something weird and held hands, which made them very happy. Mum started crying but she said they were happy tears. I then heard the lady with treats say something about champagne, so I led my family to her in the hope of a few more treats. I was not disappointed! I found a comfy spot to lie down while mum and dad called all our family at home. My spot was white and attached to mum's dress, so I had to keep getting up whenever she moved.

The lady with the camera took my parents and me on a fun walk. There were so many smells, and mum told me off when I was about to jump into the very big cold swimming pool. Just when I thought the day couldn't get any better, mum told me to lead them back over the special path — and there was a special chair for me again, with a big table too. It turned out mum had booked a chef to create yummy food for everyone. It was so good. Mr Gary made me steak and a special gravy. Delicious! Everyone was having such fun.

The next day we enjoyed a nice long walk. I even had a little swim. We were still very tired — but happy tired. After more fun in the house and more yummy food, we had an early night. We were all so sad to leave the next day. Mum said it was a magical place (I agree!). But mum says we can come back to celebrate something called an anniversary, so I'm looking forward to that!

WOOF!

What will your furry best friend say about your wedding day?

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