With Taylor Swift’s iconic status as a “cat lady” inspiring a new generation of feline fanatics, couples are finding creative new ways to celebrate their furry family members.
We can’t wait to see Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson and Benjamin Button (Taylor’s cats) take center-stage at the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce’s wedding celebrations.
If you’re cat-obsessed (like us) and want to include your kitty in your wedding festivities, you’re in the perfect spot. From custom cocktail names and adorable cake toppers, here’s our cat lady-curated roundup to weave your feline friends into your special day without the stress of a leashed-up kitty.
Forget the traditional dog-as-ring-bearer trend — this curation is all about honoring your purr-fectly unique bond with your cat. Bookmark this guide to make your kitty an integral part on one of the most special days of your life!
Your wedding stationery is the perfect place to include a portrait of your kitty-cat. This beautiful wedding invitation features a custom illustration of a beloved pet, which has been proudly placed front and center on the invitation. | Design and photo by Momental Designs
Our very own editor-in-chief, Brittny Drye, is a cat lover and had her kitty, Scout, omnipresent at her wedding. “He was in the stationery motif that Katie Fischer Design created for us that was featured on our invites, coasters and menus, a ‘SCOUT Out Your Table’ escort card display was made of gilded cat figurines and Sachi Rose Floral Design even surprised me with a small cat patch on my bouquet ribbon,” mentions Brittny Drye, wedding expert and editor-in-chief of Love Inc. Magazine. | Photo by Allan Zepeda
This crowd-favorite paw print necklace is elegant and will ensure your furball is with you at all times. | Available on Etsy for $33.26
Just because you have to leave your pet at home doesn’t mean they need to be left out of the party. Personalize a custom bar sign with your choice of watercolor image to represent your beloved cat and your signature drink. The optional deckled edge paper upgrade adds a luxe touch. | Designed by Cotton and Bow, available on Etsy for $35.00
If you want an eye-catching playful touch, make a big cutout of your cat’s head and bring it for your grand entrance or on the dance floor. | Photo by Lilac Studios, available on Etsy for $29.99
What’s there not to love?! These shortbread cookies feature portraits of your cats. Add to cart, immediately! | Available on Etsy for $30.00 for a set of six
Love your cat to the moon and back? Let them shine on your big day by naming a signature cocktail in their honor. Take it a step further and feature their face or pawprint on cocktail napkins, and for the ultimate surprise, let them “mingle” with every guest as their very own stir stick. | Designed by idieh design and Photo by Mashaida.co
Cats aren’t often able to be physically present on the wedding day, but that doesn't mean they can’t be creatively incorporated into a live wedding painting! You can request your live wedding artist to make your painting a true family portrait by using reference photos of your cats to add into the composition. | Photo by Destination Live Wedding Artist, Brittany Branson
These adorable cat figurines can be used as cute cake toppers. You can personalize the kitty and its movements. | Photo by Brittany Breen Photography, via Gloweddings, available on Etsy for $11.25
You could also take your engagement photos at home, include your cat in them, and then share the pictures at the reception, either as a slideshow or printed and framed. | Photo by Lindsey “Lensy” Michelle
If you’re wearing a suit for your wedding celebrations, these unique cufflinks with your pet’s portrait are must-haves. | Available on Etsy for $17.99
Turn your cat’s photos into watercolor artworks, which can be showcased on drink signs, cocktail napkins and menus. Illustrations of your cats can be hidden below “pop-up” style flowers on custom die cut menus. | Designed by Lepenn Designs, photo by Amy Anaiz
These personalized cat handkerchiefs are lovely to keep for yourself and for guests during your wedding ceremony. They also work as great take-home wedding favors. | Available on Etsy for $18.89
We can’t get enough of this trend! Name a custom cocktail after your cats and cocktail stirrers with the cats' heads. Guests will love seeing their furry faces while enjoying cocktail hour. | Wooden engraved stirrers available on Etsy for $48 for a set of 50; Picture stirrers available on Etsy for $42 for a set of 50; Acrylic stirrers available on Etsy for $40 for a set of 50
These chic embroidered converse shoes with your cat’s portrait will keep you comfortable and keep your beloved pet close by at all times. | Available on Etsy for $88.74
This chic, Western-themed wedding invitation with a custom cat illustration is perfect for a cowboy inspired celebration. | Designed by Burgundy Gray
This custom-designed pet photo ring is fun and sentimental at the same time. You can wear it for your wedding celebrations and beyond. | Available on Etsy for $20.30
Make your cat an integral part of your custom wedding watercolor crest, and request for an arresting illustration on the RSVP card. | Designed by Roseville Designs, photo by Peterson Design & Photo
These delicate solid gold cat stud earrings are minimalist yet dramatic. | Available on Etsy for $99.99
Why thank your friends and family yourselves, when your furry friend can do it for you? Personalize the purrfect set of thank you cards with a watercolor version of your cat and add a sweet or sassy message. This truly puts a unique spin on thank-you cards, and you don’t have to wait until you get your photos back from your wedding to order them, making them an excellent choice for pre-wedding events like showers and engagement parties as well. | Designed by Cotton and Bow, available on Etsy for $15
This cats-themed bowtie is quirky and visually arresting. It would be an excellent complement to a vibrant hued or even a black tuxedo. | Available on Etsy for $13.60
We love this personalized cats-themed wedding welcome sign. It tells guests who’s in charge right at the entrance! | Available on Etsy for $32.49
We can totally see Taylor Swift wearing something like this! If you’re looking for a gorgeous piece of jewelery with your cat’s portrait on it, this charming bracelet is a great choice. | Available on Etsy for $17.50
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