Furry companions are dressing up, joining the bridal party, and mingling during cocktail hours at weddings all over the country. Check out ways you can spiff up your pooches with ideas from some of our real weddings.

Poly, the groom's Jack Russell terrier, donned a special dress for the main event.

Brody, the Hollen and Adam’s Labrador retriever, made an appearance before the wedding for a few photos. Though not at the actual celebration, his likeness appeared on the tote bag, and Adam wore silver cufflinks—a gift from Hollen—in his honor.

Lola, Gabrielle and Chris's beloved Chihuahua, acted as the ring bearer in their California wedding. She sported a crocheted outfit made by Gabrielle's mother, Regina.

Jeni and Justin's pug, aptly named Handsome, sported a navy bow tie for their outdoor affair. He escorted Emma, the bride's daughter, down the aisle, then spent the rest of ceremony lying on the Jeni's train.

Halfway through Marnie and Jamie's New Year's Eve wedding reception, the bride's parents surprised the couple with a Bernese Mountain Dog pup they named Winter.

Bride Pauline and her mom cuddled with the bride's Chihuahua, Frankie, during an outdoor recption in Sun Valley, Idaho.

Looking sharp in a colorful red bow, this dog played a prime role in the couple's wedding ceremony.

These playful pooches, Fu and Razz, posed for a portrait at Kristin and Brad's outdoor reception in Manchester, Vermont.

Juno, the couple's 9-year-old boxer, joined in the festivities and accompanied the bride while she got ready.

Sabu wore a collar of sheer lavender ribbon down the aisle at the wedding of Tasha and Sander. The Weimaraner brought the bride and groom back together after they had gone their separate ways.

This pup fit right in to the color palette of Drew and Andy's Palm Springs nuptials with her orange bow.

Jenn and Cody's three dogs all walked down the aisle, the first two as "flower pups" and the third as the ring bearer.

Randi and Jacob's Boston terrier, Olive, was dressed to the nines in a strand of faux pearls.

For their destination wedding in Virginia, Dana and Quinn flew their dogs out from Los Angeles to share the special day with them. The furry pair wore flowers around their collars and joined the bridal party for portraits on the lawn.

Angus attended the wedding of Andi and Carissa wearing his Sunday best.

A necktie was all this yellow Labrador needed to fit in with the other guests at Carrie Anne and Barton's farm wedding.

Romney and Daron's cocker spaniel donned a floral collar for the ceremony. The pup also had the important task of assisting in the proposal -- the engagement ring was attached to his collar.

Jen and Josh put a simple black bowtie on their dog, Peanut, for the big day.

Martha's French bulldog Sharkey wore a green garland made by David Stark Design to Chris and Tim's wedding.

The sister of the bride's dog wore a suit made by Etsy vendor Furkid Fever at Vanessa and Mickey's wedding.

Jeremy and Andrew's "Pooch of Honor" dressed in a seersucker suit and posed for portraits at their Connecticut wedding.

Rudy wore a wreath made by Greenwich Floral Design for the wedding of her parents, Jane and Edward. During the reception, she sat next to the newlyweds' sweetheart table at their animal-friendly venue in California.

All this dog needed to fit in at Satoko and Alex's ranch wedding was a red-and-white bandanna.

This very handsome pup of honor wore a wreath of roses and greenery.

Lucy and David's Yorkie, Chauncey, toted the couple's wedding bands on a pillow secured to his back at their Parisian affair.

Jennifer and Erik's dog, Lucy, was part of their big day. The flower girl and ring bearer escorted her down the aisle during the ceremony, and she posed for photos during the portrait session.