I made a wedding planning book and a whole double page is

In the words of Stacey Solomon—“I made a wedding planning book and a whole double page is dedicated to the dogs.”—we glimpse a truth that is both tender and profound: that love, in its fullest form, does not confine itself to the bond of two people alone, but extends outward, embracing all who share life’s journey. Even in the sacred planning of a wedding, she pauses to honor the presence of her dogs, companions whose loyalty and joy have shaped her world. In this act, we see that family is not bound only by blood or vow, but also by devotion freely given.

The ancients often recognized the nobility of animals. The Greeks sang of Argos, the faithful hound of Odysseus, who waited twenty years for his master’s return. When Odysseus finally came home, disguised and unrecognized by men, it was Argos who knew him instantly, wagging his tail one last time before dying in peace. This tale mirrors Solomon’s instinct: to honor animals as members of the household, whose quiet loyalty often surpasses the fickle affections of men.

By dedicating part of her wedding planning book to her dogs, she elevates them from mere creatures to participants in the celebration of union. It is as if to say: These companions, who have walked beside me in days of sorrow and joy, must also walk with me into this new chapter. In this, there is wisdom. For the covenant of marriage is not lived in isolation, but in the wider circle of relationships—friends, family, community, and yes, even animals—who shape the texture of life.

This perspective humbles us. Too often, the wedding is seen only as spectacle—gowns, jewels, and ceremony—while the essence of love is forgotten. But Solomon’s choice to enshrine her dogs in her book reveals that love is most authentic when it remembers the small, the overlooked, the faithful. Just as kings in ancient courts sometimes honored their steeds or falcons as noble companions, so she honors her dogs, acknowledging their place in the story of her heart.

Thus, let this teaching endure: true love does not exclude, but gathers. It remembers the humble as well as the great, the voiceless as well as the celebrated. By dedicating space to her dogs, Solomon shows that even the simplest bonds of loyalty deserve a place in the most sacred of covenants. For in cherishing the small, we reveal the greatness of the heart, and in honoring the faithful, we learn what fidelity truly means.