It’s the talk of the town.  On October 1, 2011 after a 6 month world-wind romance, Stedman married his love, Phoenix.  The wedding was a beautiful engagement on the terrace at Loews Hotel in Atlanta, GA.  Twinkle lights casted a soft glow over the bride and groom as they took their vows on the altar.  The guests were well-groomed and well-dressed.  As the ceremony progressed, photographers and videographers took plenty of snapshots and footage of the couple, a Beagle and a Papitese.

Yes, this was a Doggie Wedding!

After a fabulous weekend of learning about social media and how it relates to pets, the conclusion to Barkworld 2011 was a dog wedding for Stedman, the Beagle and his now wife Phoenix, the Papitese.  The pet parents spared no expense to lavish their beloved dogs with a ceremony that tops many human weddings.  For their human guests, there were appetizers, a pasta bar, a cash bar, and parting “doggie” gift bags.  The band played elegant background music for both 2 and 4 legged friends to greet and intermingle with one another.

Since the parents of the groom were Jewish, the groom and the best man wore a Kippah, the traditional head cover of Orthodox Jewish men.  After the joining of paws and the exchanging of rings, the Rabbi blessed and broke a Kiddush cup shaped doggie treat.  At the end of the ceremony, the bride and groom ate the wedding cake together.

This was an amazing event.  I don’t think I will ever see another doggie wedding and if so, not to this extent.  It was a beautiful and memorable day.  Congratulations to Stedman and Phoenix and Mazel Tov!

~ Lilly