Honoring a Dead dog?

My fh looks like he just got off a motocyle. He his 5'7", black goatee (spl), black trench coat, long sliver rings, you name it. When he first introduced me to his family, he told me he had a dog. Now I was expecting some large monster like creature, turns out it was a white toy poodle named Fluffy that he had since he was nine. Any way, the dog died a year go, and my fiance devasted. I painted a statue of a poodle all white and gave it too him. I was thinking, could the best man carry that statue down the aisle to the alter in memory of her? what do you guys think?

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I don't know about a statue. How about a pic of her next you your gift card holder? Or a small ceramic dog on top of your cake?

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I agree I think the statue is to much, A pic or mention of the dog is good.

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I wouldn't say a bit much. He loves that dog more than he loves his whole family. Its a small statue. I'm just worried it will look morbid.

Message edited 5/26/2005 7:55:53 PM.

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Maybe the statue could sit on the card/gift table? If you're having pictures of you or your families near the guestbook or seating cards that would also be a good place too.

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You could dedicate your flowers, or write something in the program.

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ditto on the program....i really think a statue is a bit morbid.

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Yeah the statue is a little too morbid IMO

Honestly this is a time for being happy and celebrating. Its about marriage not honoring dead pets. I understand how close people get with pets but this is a wedding not the dogs funeral - JMHO

Message edited 5/26/2005 8:08:41 PM.

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i have to agree- no statue

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A picture is nicer. My cousin had an 8x10 pic of her chiuaua in a tux on her gift table, since he couldn't be at the wedding. You have an 8x10 pic on your table and that would look nice. Or, if you want, you can do a whole picture table of people no longer with you, and have the dog there with them.

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Posted by Soon2bMsZ

Yeah the statue is a little too morbid IMO

Honestly this is a time for being happy and celebrating. Its about marriage not honoring dead pets. I understand how close people get with pets but this is a wedding not the dogs funeral - JMHO

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In all honesty, yes the statue of the dog is morbid. However, your wedding is the farthest thing from traditional and I really don't think that anyone will notice the statue after seeing your attire. So, if it truly means a lot to your FH and will make him happy not sad, then I by all means do it.

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Posted by wood2be
However, your wedding is the farthest thing from traditional and I really don't think that anyone will notice the statue after seeing your attire.

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I'm sorry to hear about the dog, but do not have him carry that statue. THere are other ways to honor someone/thing that you love. I know many people who have passed in my life, but I wouldn't carry a statue of them down the aisle.

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Posted by DayBeforeThanksgiving

I know many people who have passed in my life, but I wouldn't carry a statue of them down the aisle.

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ewww

god no

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Posted by dleeny

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Posted by DayBeforeThanksgiving

I know many people who have passed in my life, but I wouldn't carry a statue of them down the aisle.

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umm, yea, that could get a little heavy!

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Would his best man even feel comfortable carrying the statue to begin with? I kind of feel like that would be awkward-JMO

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Posted by T&DMaloney

ewww

god no

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Posted by dleeny

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Posted by DayBeforeThanksgiving

I know many people who have passed in my life, but I wouldn't carry a statue of them down the aisle.

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umm, yea, that could get a little heavy!

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hahaha!

You know I was being sarcastic, right?

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Posted by EmberLynn

My fh looks like he just got off a motocyle. He his 5'7", black goatee (spl), black trench coat, long sliver rings, you name it. When he first introduced me to his family, he told me he had a dog. Now I was expecting some large monster like creature, turns out it was a white toy poodle named Fluffy that he had since he was nine. Any way, the dog died a year go, and my fiance devasted. I painted a statue of a poodle all white and gave it too him. I was thinking, could the best man carry that statue down the aisle to the alter in memory of her? what do you guys think?

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I agree with the above posters about displaying a pic of the dog somewhere.

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Theres a song called "Fluffy" on a Ween album. It's on 12 Country Golden Greats. Maybe you could play that during the reception.

I would not walk any kind of statue down the aisle.

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I say go for it - it's your wedding and if you want the statue in the wedding, include it!

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It's your wedding & I'm sure everyone that knows your FH realizes how much his dog meant to him, however, I personally would not carry a statue of his dog down the aisle. I agree a picture on the placecard table with a little poem or such may be the way to go.