Imagine a dream wedding under the open skies, with a beautiful white lace dress, and a scrumptious cake – but with an unconventional twist. This was the scene as golden retrievers, Bree and Bond, exchanged vows in front of their beloved human and canine companions.
In China, where marriage and birth rates are low, pet weddings are becoming increasingly popular. With over 116 million cats and dogs in urban areas, the trend is gaining momentum as pet owners are willing to splurge on their furry friends.
Owner Rye Ling shared, “People have weddings, why shouldn’t dogs?” as Bree and Bond promised to share treats and play together for life.
Ling and his girlfriend, Gigi Chen, meticulously planned the dog ceremony, complete with wedding booklets, professional photographers, and a custom-made cake featuring figurines of the canine couple.
Yang Tao, a pet bakery owner, expressed surprise at the demand for dog wedding cakes but predicts an increase in such ceremonies in the future.
With hopes of welcoming puppies soon, Ling believes the ceremony will give Bree and Bond a sense of ritual and happiness.