The dog could not attend the wedding. He made it onto the wall of the reception instead.
By Ruff & Royal
· 1 min read
The brief arrived six weeks before the wedding, which is tight but workable.
The venue did not allow animals. The couple wanted him there anyway.
A framed portrait on an easel by the entrance, in the same palette as the flowers. Several guests reported not initially registering that he was not actually present.
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