Can Your Dog or Cat be an Official Wedding Witness in Arkansas?

We love our pets and they give us that beautiful unconditional love. When we can, we take them to the park and on vacation with us, and some even have them as part of their wedding ceremony. But how much of a role can a pet have in a wedding?

We've been to a wedding or heard about a wedding where the bride or groom's dog or even cat was part of the wedding party and acted as the ring barrier bringing the ring down the aisle with the ring tied securely to a little silk pillow.

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Did you know that in 23 states, your furry friend can have a bigger part in your wedding? Yes, they can be an official witness and will be listed on the wedding license.

Can My Dog or Cat be an Official Witness to My Wedding in Arkansas and Texas?

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Yes! Your pet can be an official witness. Both Arkansas and Texas only require one witness to a wedding but since you can have up to two witnesses your pet can be the other one. Even better they can sign the document with their paw print.

What Should I Know Before Making My Pet a Witness to My Wedding?

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To make sure your pet does a great job, it's important they behave well and stay calm during the ceremony.

Also, you'll need a clean paw print pad and an inkless pen ready to let your dog or cat sign the marriage license.

Is This a New Thing?

Having pets as wedding witnesses in the United States has been taking place for years, even decades.

You can find out more information including the other states that allow a pet to be a witness to a wedding and other ways to include them in the nuptials at courtly.com

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