13 adorable photos of couples incorporating their dogs into their weddings

Stephanie and Nate incorporated their adorable dog, Pete, into their wedding after their original plans were changed due to the coronavirus pandemic.Living Radiant Photo/@livingradiant.photo

• Many weddings have been canceled or changed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
• Yet couples are still finding ways to work their dogs into their ceremonies, big and small.
• Photos show how one couple had their miniature best friend act as flower girl, while another chose to adopt their pup before their "minimony," a term some pandemic-era couples are using for their smaller ceremonies.

When it comes to planning a wedding, many couples are looking to make the guest list a little fluffier.

In honor of National Dog Day, WeddingWire spoke with engaged and married couples about how they chose to incorporate their dogs into their big — or, during the pandemic, small — days, and shared the photos with Insider.

These couples aren't alone — incorporating man's best friend into weddings is becoming increasingly popular. According to WeddingWire, 38% of dog owners now incorporate their pups into their engagement and/or wedding day, and 13% of dog owners specifically look for wedding venues that are pet-friendly.

Here are 13 photos of couples incorporating their dogs into their weddings.