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San Diego wedding pet attendant for ceremonies and beach portraits
San Diego, CA, California
About
Brody Kahale grew up surfing in Pacific Beach with his family's golden retriever riding along on every dawn patrol. After years of friends asking him to watch their dogs at beach weddings, he turned that natural knack into Gnarly Paws Wedding Co. in 2022. When he's not wrangling ring bearers, he's coaching youth surf lessons with his current sidekick, a rescue pittie named Kona.
How It Works
Brody kicks things off with a "Stoke Session" video call to meet your dog and talk through the day. A week before the wedding, he meets your pup in person for a beach walk to build trust. On the day, he picks up your dog, gets them fitted into their wedding outfit, and runs everything from the ceremony walk to the final photo — then drops them home or keeps them overnight so you can enjoy the afterparty.
Weekends book fast May through October. Early morning ceremonies preferred — the dawn patrol energy is unmatched.
Services & Capabilities
What Sets Them Apart
- Your dog gets a pre-ceremony beach walk to burn off the nervous energy — they'll be calm and camera-ready when showtime arrives.
- Brody has surfed with dogs for 15 years and genuinely knows how to read canine body language in messy outdoor environments.
- Every package comes with a custom bandana or bow tie fitting so your pup matches the wedding palette.
- Overnight boarding happens at Brody's beachside home with a fenced yard — not a kennel — so your dog actually gets real sleep.
- If your venue is on the sand, you're booking the only attendant in San Diego who's trained specifically for beach weddings where leashes, tides, and seagulls are all part of the equation.
Certifications
Pricing
Get in Touch ↓The Hang Ten
Two laid-back hours of pet attendant coverage — ceremony escort, photo time, and one gnarly sunset walk.
The Pipeline
Four hours of full coverage — transport to the venue, ceremony, cocktail hour, and drop-off. Comes with a bandana fitting and a pre-ceremony beach walk to take the edge off the zoomies.
The Endless Summer
All-day radical coverage from getting ready through the last dance. Includes transport, ceremony, photos, reception supervision, overnight boarding at Brody's beachside pad, and a next-morning reunion walk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if my dog gets nervous during the ceremony?
Brody reads dog body language the way he reads waves — if your pup is getting stressed, he'll calmly take them to a quiet shaded spot for a reset. Every dog gets a pre-ceremony beach walk specifically to shake out the jitters before the big moment.
Can you handle a beach wedding where my dog might get sandy or wet?
Beach weddings are Gnarly Paws' specialty. Brody brings towels, fresh water, paw wipes, and a portable shade setup. He's worked dogs at Coronado, La Jolla Shores, and Sunset Cliffs — sand and surf are part of the deal.
Do you transport my dog to and from the venue?
Yes — round-trip transport is bundled into The Pipeline and Endless Summer packages. Brody picks up from your home or hotel in a dog-friendly vehicle with a secured crate, water, and treats for the ride.
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