Pet-friendly weddings are trending in India

The days of leaving dogs at home with a pet sitter or skipping weddings are long gone Its crucial to recognise the significance of pets in Indian weddings which are lavish affairs and cherished occasions to celebrate family and love Our animal buddies who are equally important family members have been included in the concept of family in recent yearsIts time to start using the word pawparents instead of pet owners More and more Indian couples are choosing petfriendly weddings these days making their children or furry pets an important part of their special day In fact when couples narrow down their ideal wedding site the question Is your wedding venue petfriendly has grown in importance Petfriendly weddings are not simply a fad they are an emotional phenomenon As a result many wedding venues and suppliers are fast making the necessary changeRumela Sen Editorial Lead of WeddingWire India shares her views on petfriendly weddings in India with IANSlifeWhy are petfriendly weddings gaining popularityRumela Hold onto your hats animal lovers Furry and feathered friends or fourpawed kids are not just cute accessories in wedding photos theyre bona fide members of the couples family and the wedding party And its no surprise given that pets are increasingly being viewed as beloved family members This familial bond can be backed by data such as how nearly 4737 of pet parents in tier 2 and 3 cities spend between INR 15003000 per month on their pets survey by Supertailscom As per the India International Pet Trade Fair the Indian pet market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2037 between 2021 and 2026 reaching Rs 13 billion by 2026 The number of pet owners in India is also on the rise with the Indian Pet Market report indicating that there are over 19 million pet dogs in the country aloneHow is the wedding industry catering to the trendRumela To cater to the growing demand for petfriendly weddings wedding planners and venues are now offering a range of services to accommodate pets Many wedding venues have started offering petfriendly accommodations petfriendly catering options and even pet care services onsite Wedding planners are also offering services such as pet grooming and pet transportation to ensure that pets are well taken care of on the big day in tier 1 cities like Delhi Mumbai Bengaluru etc One must also keep in mind that bringing their furry kids to the wedding might also mean compromising on a few common wedding elements or rituals in India or planning their pets entry to the event accordingly Most dogs for example are sensitive to dhol beats loud music and bursting crackers or pyros during various wedding ceremonies wedding planners are more thoughtful about the elements that need to be added to petfriendly weddings now Replacing crackers with flower showers or planning timeslots for dhol walas are some easy ways to make the wedding event comfortable for your furry kidsWatch nowInside Mumbairsquos Dog Cuddling Centre Cute Moments Cuddling DogsWho are the furry friends at weddingsRumela The trend of petfriendly weddings is not limited to just dogs Cats rabbits and even parrots have also made appearances at petfriendly weddings in IndiaHow is the trend beneficial for petsRumela As family members your fourpawed kids or friends are much needed in your biggest celebration Weddings are long events for families and can go on for 34 or more days with multiple guests at home and travel plans For many pets being separated from their owners can be stressful and anxietyinducing Including them in the wedding can help alleviate these feelings and make them feel more comfortable and of course this is the best occasion to shower them with the love and attention they truly deserveMore and more couples are opting to include their furry friends in their big day and venues are willing to accommodate to support their sentiment With the pet industry expected to continue to grow in India its safe to say that petfriendly weddings are here to stayAlso ReadMore dogs in a neighbourhood reduces crime rate deters criminalsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever