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Tails & Veils
Full-service wedding pet planning, from Carmel to the Rockies
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, California
About
The Tails & Veils team describes themselves as pet lifestyle experts with years of hands-on experience in pet handling and event planning. Headquartered in Carmel-by-the-Sea, they maintain a carefully vetted network of qualified professionals and are proud to work with event planners and venues across California, the West, and Hawaii. Their team is fully insured and includes IPATA-certified pet travel specialists for couples planning destination celebrations.
How It Works
Tails & Veils begins with a free consultation to understand your dog's personality, your venue, and every pet-related detail you're envisioning. From there, they coordinate with your existing vendor team — groomer, florist, photographer — and take ownership of the logistics so nothing falls through the cracks. On your wedding day, they handle transport, dressing your dog, photo preparation, ceremony attendance, and, if needed, a quiet hotel retreat when your pup has had enough celebrating.
Services & Capabilities
What Sets Them Apart
- IPATA-certified pet travel specialists on the team mean your pet's journey to a destination wedding — including any complex transport logistics — is handled by professionals who hold an internationally recognized credential.
- They coordinate directly with your groomer, florist, and other vendors so your dog's look and timing are fully integrated into the wedding day plan, not an afterthought.
- The FairyTail (California) and Rocky Mountain (CO, UT, WY, MT) packages mean couples celebrating across the West have a dedicated service that knows the regional venues and seasonal conditions.
- Full planning clients don't just get day-of coverage — they get a team working alongside them from the earliest planning stages, all the way through the reception.
- Featured in Brides, The Knot, Style Me Pretty, Inside Weddings, and California Wedding Day, with a track record that wedding planners and private venues across the region recognize.
Certifications
Pricing
Get in Touch ↓Wedding pet packages begin at $850, with a standalone wedding pet consultation available for $200 and a la carte add-ons (including a $125 dog welcome basket and floral collar options) available to customize any package.
FairyTail Wedding
Available for California-based weddings. Includes pet attendant for rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception; optional pet sitting at hotel; special keepsake for each dog. Services include meet & greet, event transport, photo preparation, and dressing your dog.
Rocky Mountain Wedding
Available for weddings in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana. Includes pet attendant for rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception; optional hotel pet sitting; special keepsake; seasonal options for winter weddings.
Wedding Pet Consultation
$200Advisory and planning session for couples who want to include their dog themselves. Includes training tips, theme integration advice, favors suggestions, and custom ideas for incorporating your dog into the day.
A La Carte Add-Ons
Wedding Basket: $125; Floral Collar & Leash: pricing varies; Spa Services: pricing varies; Pet Sitting: pricing varies; Custom Decorations: pricing variesIndividual add-ons available to complement any package or standalone booking. Destination wedding pet travel services also available upon inquiry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What regions does Tails & Veils serve, and do you travel for destination weddings?
Tails & Veils is headquartered in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, and serves weddings throughout California, the West, and Hawaii. They have IPATA-certified pet travel specialists and USDA transporter status on the team, making them fully equipped to handle pet travel logistics for destination weddings anywhere in the world. Contact them directly to discuss your specific location.
How much does it cost to have Tails & Veils at my wedding?
Wedding pet packages begin at $850. A standalone wedding pet consultation — ideal for couples who want to plan their dog's role themselves — is $200. A la carte add-ons like a wedding basket ($125), floral collar and leash, and spa services for your pet are also available at varying prices. All packages are fully customizable.
What's the difference between the month-of coordination and full planning options?
The month-of coordination package is designed for couples who have handled their own wedding planning and just need professional support to execute the dog-related details on the day. Full planning is a comprehensive service where Tails & Veils manages all pet logistics from the beginning — coordinating with your groomer, florist, and other vendors throughout the entire planning process, not just on the wedding day.
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