Whiskers and Wedlock: 7 Ways to Make Your Wedding Venue Comfortable for Cats

A wedding is a special occasion that can be made even more delightful with the company of your feline loved ones. Just like family and friends, your beloved pets also deserve to be a part of your big day. If you’re a cat parent wondering how to make your wedding feline-friendly, here are 7 ways to make your wedding venue comfortable for cats.

1) Stock Up On Fresh Water And Food

Just like your guests, your cats also require food and water during the festivities. For a convenient experience, try placing multiple food and water bowls throughout the venue. Make sure to use their favorite cat food from home to enhance their comfort. However, place them in quiet areas so your cat can eat and drink in peace, and feel safe while doing so.

2) Designated Cat Area

Including your cats in your wedding celebrations can be a fun idea, but you’ll need to seriously consider their comfort. Make sure there’s a designated area for your cat to retreat to when they want to get away from the wedding. To make it extra cozy, bring their favorite cat bed, blankets, and toys from home to keep them company. Even if you place it in a corner, it will make for a very cute addition to your wedding venue decorations. Remember to tell your guests to not bother your cat when they’re in their safe spot. 

3) Safe Escape Routes

After creating a designated cat area, you’ll need to make sure your cat can access it at any point. The hustle and bustle of the wedding day and too many people can easily overwhelm your cat. To avoid any unnecessary stress, you can install baby gates in the venue and keep the doors a little open, so that your cats can use them to escape the crowd and hide in a spot of their choice if they feel anxious. This is especially important if you’re having a destination wedding, as the unknown environment can make your furry pal nervous.

4) Add Litter Box Stations

Your cat will probably need a discreet corner to do their business during the ceremony. By installing a couple cat litter boxes around the wedding venue, you can help your little companion locate the spots and use them if they need to. This ensures that they’ll be comfortable throughout the wedding. If possible, use the same  kind of cat litter you use at home. A low tracking litter will ensure your cat doesn’t bring any mess outside the box.

5) Capture Moments With Your Pets

To create unforgettable memories with your feline pal, you can capture some beautiful pictures with them to look back on later. To make this task easier, you can hire a pet photographer, or install a pet friendly photo booth. If your wedding venue is like these aesthetic ones in southern California, you could even create wedding portraits with them in these beautiful places.

6) Use Cat-Friendly Decorations

For added fun, you can incorporate some feline-friendly decorations in your wedding venue. For instance, if you’re getting married in a chic ballroom or having it in a hotel, you can use some fun catnip toys or dangling feathers in the decorations to keep your cat entertained during the ceremony.

7) Hire A Pet Attendant

Whether you want to hire a professional, or enlist the help of a trusted family member or friend, just make sure that someone is taking care of your cats while you’re busy getting married. Cats can be sensitive to unfamiliar environments, but by keeping them in the care of someone that they can trust, they’ll feel more comfortable during the wedding.

It’s A Wrap

Including your cute cats in your wedding is a great way to enjoy your special day with them. Whether you want to add them in your wedding pictures, or even have them be a part of your vows, if you’re planning to bring your furry friends to your wedding, these 7 tips will ensure their comfort as you make memories that will last a lifetime!