"Dog of the Bride" Bridal Trunk Show

If you're part of the 18% of dog owners that, according to a 2006 survey by the American Kennel Club, would include or want to include your pets in your wedding ceremony, stay tuned! barker & meowsky, a paw firm based in Chicago, is ready to kick-off the wedding season with class and style by hosting a true-blue bridal trunk show on Saturday, June 5th from 12pm – 4pm.

This isn't your typical trunk show, however – this one is all about the 'Dog of Honor' (or perhaps the 'Best Dog.') barker & meowsky, together with dog fashion designer Alice Nichols of UpCountry, will have the latest wedding day fashions and accessories for pets available and on display all afternoon. Among the many items to be featured are tuxedos, top hats and even made-to-order collar and leash sets that match your wedding colors. Event attendees will meet wedding service providers such as trustworthy professional wedding day dog handlers and will receive some invaluable tips & resources to ensure that special day goes on "without a hitch"!
 
Volunteers from Midwest Labrador Retriever Rescue will also be on hand with some wonderful adoptable Labradors. So, if you don't have a Flower Dog yet, don't worry, you may just meet the furry love of your life!

"Over the years we've assisted the finest wedding planners in selecting the right outfits and accessories for the dog of the bride – so we're excited to be able to host an event that brings it all together in one place," explained Alice Lerman, founder of barker & meowsky. "We love to see pet-friendly weddings that are done well, that not only have style and flair but also respect for the dog, guests and wedding party. Our specialty is getting the right items and info to the happy couple to make that happen.

Details for the event are as follows:

WHAT:	'Dog of the Bride' Bridal Trunk Show
WHERE:	barker & meowsky, 1003 W. Armitage Ave in Chicago
WHEN:	Saturday, June 5th, 2010
TIME:	12pm – 4pm CDT

As if 18% of dog owners aren't enough, the American Kennel Club survey also reports that 27% of dog owners under thirty years old said they wouldn't think twice about including their best friend of the four-legged variety in their weddings – so this trend is on the rise.