Pawfect Witness™ Story of Muffin | From Everyday Companion to Wedding Day Witness at Iona Beach, Richmond｜Real Wedding Series | Vancity Officiant Wedding Guide
- Vancity Officiant Team
- Aug 10
- 3 min read
An intimate Vancouver wedding with a four-legged family member
There are weddings where love is shared with a room full of guests.
And there are weddings like Gloria and Masen’s, where the circle is small, but the presence is immeasurable.
On a quiet evening at Iona Beach in Richmond, they gathered only their closest friends to witness their vows. The golden light of dusk touched the water, but the real glow came from the way they looked at each other, and the way they held Muffin.
Why Muffin was more than a guest
Muffin is more than their dog. She has been their family since 2019, walking beside them through everyday life and sharing in their adventures. For Gloria, who has spent years volunteering for animal rescues in both Canada and the United States, the idea of a Pawfect Witness™ ceremony was instantly meaningful. She knew that having Muffin there was not just a wish, it was part of their story.
Every moment in her dad’s arms
From the very first moment of the ceremony, Muffin was in Masen’s arms. She literally stayed there the entire time, never once being set down. She listened to the welcome, she was shown the vow booklet by Gloria, and she remained close as they exchanged promises.
When it came time to sign the legal documents, Masen gently helped her press her pawprint alongside their signatures, sealing their vows in a way no one else could.
The heart behind Pawfect Witness™
Pawfect Witness™ is not just about including pets in wedding ceremonies, it is also about honouring the bond we share with them by giving back to the animals still waiting for their own forever homes.
As part of every Pawfect Witness™ ceremony, we invite couples to select a local animal welfare charity for a meaningful wedding day donation. For Gloria and Masen, the choice was the BC SPCA, a cause close to their hearts and aligned with Gloria’s lifelong dedication to helping animals.
Their contribution was more than a gift. It was a statement that the love they celebrated that evening could ripple outward, touching lives far beyond Iona Beach.
The essence of a Pawfect Witness™ wedding in Vancouver
It was a wedding without a grand stage, without distractions, and without anything unnecessary. Just two people, their dearest friends, and the one four-legged family member who had been there all along.
This is what a Pawfect Witness™ wedding is meant to be. It is a ceremony where your pet is not only present but truly part of the memory. Where love is witnessed not just by people, but by the companions who have already shared so much of your life.
Planning your pet-friendly wedding ceremony in the Lower Mainland
For couples in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland who see their pets as family, a Pawfect Witness™ ceremony is more than a legal step. It is a way to weave your pet into the memory of the day, so that when you look back, you remember not just the promises you made, but who was there to hear them.
If you can already picture your ceremony with your furry companion by your side, we would be honoured to make it part of your story , , and to help that story give back. Learn more about our Pawfect Witness™ weddings in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
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