Wishbone Weddings

29/08/2024

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WHATS ON THIS WEEKEND
DATES FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG

North East Dog festival at kirkley hall
Aug 31st - 1st Sept


Dunston staithes dog show
Saturday 31st August
Registration 12.30 - 1.45pm
Judging starts at 2.00pm
Prizes, wagging tails, barking!
A fun, family friendly, fundraising event, organised by Friends of Dunston Staiths and the Tyne Derwent Way.
Taking place on the grass in front of the West End Deck
£3 entry per category.

Sheepfold Stables in Sunderland is a cool Food, Drink and Leisure Venue and what’s more it’s dog friendly check out what’s on


How about a beach walk followed by a puppuccino at Flamingo bar and cafe, it’s dog friendly indoor and out and all the beaches in Seaham are dog friendly all year round.

Let me know if you are attending any doggy events or any cool doggy places you have visited lately
I WOULD LOVE TO START DOING THIS AS A LITTLE FEATURE I THINK IT COULD BE PUPULAR (Sorry)

28/08/2024

We’re so proud to be a recommended supplier for so many beautiful wedding venues in the North East.

I’ve had lots of enquiries where friends and families used our services and have recommended us too 🤍

Thank you it means the world

Happiest when you get to see your humans say 'I Do'!... 🐾

The paw-fect addition to your guest list when you say 'I Do at Lartington Hall! we're passionate about pets which is why our full venue & grounds are dog friendly!

Discover more of Lartington Hall for yourself! Head to https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0bSQ7-0 to download a copy of our wedding & events brochures.

📸 by Wishbone Weddings

28/08/2024

🌈 Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day 🌈
A beautiful reminder of the deep bond we share with our animal companions and the promise of a hopeful reunion.
I still get a lump in my throat when owners say ‘I’ll meet you over the rainbow bridge’ 🥹
I wrote a blog about ‘Saying goodbye’ And today seems like a good time to share it find it in my stories or in highlights

26/08/2024

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🐾 International Dog Day 🐾

24/08/2024

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🚗 T R A V E L S I C K N E S S 🚗
It is common for puppies to suffer with travel sickness it tends to improve with time.
We’ve put together some tips to help:
🚙 It needs to be a positive experience for your pup and this involves some training.
Get them used to walking round the car offering them treats when they are calm. Sitting in the car with the engine on so they get used to sounds and smells and give them a treat at this point. It is good to have a family member/ friend sit with them at the back for reassurance.
🚙 Ensure that they are safety restrained with a car seat in the back seat or crates/dog guard in the boot
🚙 keep them cool using air con or windows down
🚙 Avoid feeding them a meal before travelling
🚙 Bring their toy and blankets from home
🚙 Play quietly classical music
🚙 Use calming sprays, wipes or collars
🚙 Have water available
🚙 Make plenty of rest stops
🚙 Anti sickness medication called Maropitant can be prescribed by your vet in some cases.
I quite like the travel booster seats for dogs they seem to feel more secure in them.
I hope you’re all well and have enjoyed our travel sickness tips!

11/08/2024

Just me giving Poirot some love on his day…….I mean his parents wedding day 😂 ❤️ 😍

Photo:

10/08/2024

🆘 🩺🩻👩🏼‍⚕️📈🐾🐩🦮🐕🐶🐈🐈‍⬛💉🐰💊 🆘
Guys it’s my turn to work a weekend at the emergency veterinary hospital 😬
I’m not an anxious person at all but for some reason weekends at the vets puts the fear of god into me!!
I’m sure it’s just the apprehension before and when I walk through the door il be okay 🙊
Pray for me 🙏🏻

08/08/2024

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We’re 3 days late to the party but………………………HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
We hope you had a lovely time celebrating.
Give a huge hug from us 🤗
Can anyone guess the venue?

04/08/2024

Wow what a day we had celebrating yesterday for Emma & Jacks wedding 💒
It was such a fun packed day it must have took some planning. There was pop corn and candy floss, crisp wall and sweet trolley. Fire pits and s’mores, blankets and bands, fire works, amusement car games, Ice cream bikes, bubbles, flip flops, Photo Booth……..to name a few 🙊
Congratulations to the newlyweds
Buddy Bob and Peanut 🐕

03/08/2024

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Happy 1st Birthday Finley
We hope you’re having a brilliant birthday 🎉

02/08/2024

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Behind the scenes
A reminder that we offer Photoshoots and we have gift vouchers available.

01/08/2024

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Guys what funny sacrifices have you made to make sure your pet is living their best life?
I giggled at some things I’ve done whilst caring for your pups at weddings:
⚫️ When a bride and groom provided Sunday lunch for their dog at he was so desperate to eat it but it was too hot, so there I was sat blowing and fanning his lunch down so it would cool quicker for him 🙊
⚫️ I have given a pet my coat when it was raining so there coat wouldn’t get wet
⚫️ Took off one of my socks to cover a cut pad
⚫️ Stuck my hand down a dogs throat when a wedding guest gave chicken with the skewer still attached
⚫️ Wiped mucky paws on my clothes before letting a bride pick the pup up when the towel wasn’t close enough to grab
⚫️ I’m always buying pups doggy ice creams

28/07/2024

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W O O D Y
How absolutely adorable is he!
We enjoyed a river walk in Richmond to Easby abbey
Then went to join in the wedding party photos and fun
Congratulations to the newlyweds 🥂

26/07/2024

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🧡✨ GOLDEN BOY MILO ✨🧡
What a gorgeous day had by all yesterday.
My first time at and I was blown away by it’s beauty.
Milo was the perfect little date.
The weather was warm and dry perfect for an outdoor wedding ceremony. I almost felt I was in a movie the surroundings and setting were so perfect.
Milo and the bride shared a first look 👀 which was very emotional 🥹
Then Milo was to be realised with the rings attached to his collar when the live singer sang;

🎵Send me on my way 🎵

Milo did such a good job and ran straight down the aisle delivering the rings
Congratulations to the newlyweds 🥂

26/07/2024

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NATIONAL DOG PHOTOGRAPHY DAY
We’ve put together some easy tips that you can do to smarten up your photos and show off your puppy dog!
📸 LIGHTING - I used to roll my eyes when my husband would point out lighting everywhere we were, he would say this light is perfect, this lighting is too harsh or quick it’s golden hour 🙊 but now I find myself doing the exact same thing:

⚡️I get it most brides want a sunny wedding day but bright sunshine can make your photos appear harsh and over exposed (almost white in appearance) hazy and can cast shadows on your subject. I’m not ashamed to admit it but I’m happier when I see some clouds ☁️ on that big day.

Fear not there are ways to use the sun to your advantage, like at sunset and the first hour after sunrise this time is called golden hour, shadows become softer and just gives an amazing warm glow appearance.

I also find that shooting indoors can work well if you make use of indirect window light, for example direct them to face towards the light. Turn off any artificial lights including your flash.
📸 COMMANDS - Training your dog to sit & stay’ is one sure way you will get those perfect shots! It gives you time to compose yourself and think about what you’re doing. They aren’t a moving target or aren’t just looking at you barking. If you want the best shots this is where you need to put in the effort. If you have tried and it feels impossible then often I just be very patient and wait for them to pose or be in the right frame eventually they will stand for a second it the correct place and you will get the photo you want.
📸 GET LOW - Ideally you want to face your dog and get low you want their eyes to be the focal point this portrait will draw viewers in. You will see the world from their perspective.
Top tip: If you have a iPhone a good tip is to turn your phone upside down so the camera is closest to the ground.

📸 GET THIER ATTENTION - This one can be embarrassing when I’m at the weddings making strange noises 😂 but it’s a sacrifice I’m willing to take.
You can make squeaky noise or rustle a packet or even use a squeaky toy or whistle. Continue in comments

22/07/2024

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✨ Well as promised photos from yesterdays show stopper wedding ✨
I took these two little cubs on a walk around Bolam lake it was great to watch them explore and have fun
Once back at the venue they mingled with guests and took part in the photos 📸

22/07/2024

Wow we just knew this wedding was going to be superb and it did not disappoint!! ✨

Teddy & Millie little cute cubs
We loved our walk around Bolam lake it was so lovely to watch them explore and I think this helped tore them out for settling some time

21/07/2024

Yesterday’s wedding at the beautiful
We had the honour of chaperoning Wilson the most handsome, well behaved boy.
He did a brilliant job at being the ring bearer
It was a very warm day so plenty of hydration for Wilson and shaded rests.
A warm welcome from Sharon & Brian’s family and friends.
Congratulations to the newlyweds 🥂

14/07/2024

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Geordie & Fenton
What a fabulous day we had yesterday
We enjoyed a walk round the park before drying off ready for the ceremony.
Fenton stayed at the bottom of the aisle with Dad whilst Geordie had the honour of walking Mam down the aisle.
I also think I have met my match - Someone who loves food just as much as me……Geordie and Fenton 🙊

12/07/2024

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🤍 Hello to my lovely followers 🤍
I’ve wrote a blog post on a very difficult topic “Saying goodbye”
I know that you might not even want to think about it and that is fine, if you ever do then the blog post will be there for you.
For some people they want to know each step, from how to make that decision to what happens after.
Unfortunately in my veterinary job we see many owners having to make this difficult decision.
In the blog you will read about:

🌈 How to make that decision

🌈 What the process is

🌈 How you and the vet team can make it a smooth as possible for you and your pet

🌈 What happens after what are your options

🌈 Some nice ways you can remember your pet

🌈 Links to local pet crematoriums

🌈 Bereavement support
I hope it can bring some support and comfort in those difficult moments ❤️

11/07/2024

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️ Well didn’t they play well ⚽️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Who’s watching the final this Sunday, please tag me if your pups are involved 🙏🏻
Our lucky mascots

09/07/2024

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🌺 Happy birthday to this special guy Winston 🌺 with.the.readers
This was such a beautiful day and the only wedding I’ve been to where the bridesmaids cartwheeled down the aisle 🙊 our lovely bride is a gymnast/dance teacher if you were wondering.

08/07/2024

✨ Monday morning feels ✨

01/07/2024

H O W I E

Such a fun happy soul and a very good boy
I met Howie at the beautiful venue and we went off on a lovely walk. We were surrounded by wild flowers, hay bails and sunshine it was bliss.
Once back from the walk it was time to get Howie into his tux and give him a little groom, he carried the rings in a beautiful little leather pouch that I attached to his tux harness.
My job was to release him down the aisle at the exchanging of the rings part of the ceremony. The music came on 🎵”Who let the dogs out” 🎵 and it was Howies time to shine 🙊
He did a marvellous job!
He participated in the professional photographs and mingled with guests.
We enjoyed many walks before finally settling him into the cottage.
This wedding was super stylish, oozed class and sophistication
Congratulations to the newlyweds Penny & Danny

30/06/2024

Happy 2nd Anniversary
— As if it’s been 2 years!!
I love watching Sylv & Norm living their best life or should I say loving the life they deserve

30/06/2024

I’ve got to say how proud I am of Belle from yesterdays wedding
I met her a quite a few months back at the beach she was much younger, she was really nervous, anxious and reactive.
I thought I’d need to be patient with her and gain her trust but when I arrived she greeted me with a waggy tail.
We went off on a walk I honestly fell in love with her she is so affectionate and loyal.
Im also proud of Lucy & Phil for putting in the effort training her and making her more happy, confident and content.
We had such a fab day yesterday, what a beautiful part of the world Brinkburn is ✨

27/06/2024

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We’ve seen loads of jellyfish at our local beach so I thought you may find this information helpful incase your pup gets stung
The severity of jellyfish stings varies with the species. Not all sting, but those that can may even do so for weeks after death.
Licking or ingesting a jellyfish can therefore result in a painful sting. Other effects that could be seen include: 🌊 Retching
🌊 Drooling
🌊 Vomiting
🌊 Diarrhoea
🌊 Swelling within the mouth and twitching.
Signs are usually immediate after the exposure and can last a few hours.
If your dog has been stung by a jellyfish, what should you do?
🐚 Take care not to get stung yourself & use a towel or a stick, pull any remaining tentacles off the skin
🐚 Do not rub the tentacles off or rub the area with sand
🐚 If possible, flush the area with seawater, NOT freshwater. Fresh water can cause the stinger cells to
fire.
🐚 Seek veterinary attention if you feel that your dog is painful and in distress or if there is any swelling around the face or within the mouth

27/06/2024

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O L L I E
What a gorgeous chap he is!
I collected Ollie from the venue .
He wasn’t to be involved in the ceremony so off we went to Wallington hall national trust.
We enjoyed a beautiful river walk where we were shaded under trees.
I made sure we stopped for lots of water breaks to keep cool and hydrated.
When we got to the famous stepping stones I assumed Ollie would jump on each stone but for some hilarious reason he decided to jump in the stream and try to make a swim for it, I caught him and he only wet his back end which tbh would have cooled him down nicely and in the heat he almost dried instantly 😂
I gave him a little brush down.
We made it to the beautiful walled garden then back to the venue to join in with some wedding fun.
Ollie was great company, he loved all of the fuss and attention.
Congratulations to the newlyweds Amber & Corey the most chilled, lush, rockstar couple

24/06/2024

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☀️ Who’s loving this weather ☀️

23/06/2024

Happy 3rd Anniversary
I remember this was the 4th scheduled due to lockdown, it’s crazy to think back to covid times!!
I loved little Luna on the day she sang us a song too 😂 Yes she howls when you sing to her 🥰