# Homemade Bridal Dog Leashes This DIY Dog Leash Makes Pets of Honor Look Extra Festive at a Wedding By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-05-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-dog-leash References: [blog.freepeople](http://blog.freepeople.com/2015/05/pup-honor-diy-briday-dog-leash/) This DIY dog leash makes walking a dog down the aisle at a wedding look a little more elegant. For pups of honor, the homemade [bridal dog leash](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-heirlooms) can be re-created by following instructions posted on the Free People blog. For people who firmly believe pets are a part of the family, and want them to be present on the big day, the [decorative collar and leash](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bow-print-pet-collection) can be made with crafty trimmings, bendable wire, silk flowers and a flue fun. You'll also need a leash and collar to add these things to. Free People blogger Jana used rope for her DIY dog leash. It can also be easily customized to fit your color scheme and flowers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Dog Leashes:** This trend of homemade bridal dog leashes presents an opportunity for pet accessory companies to offer customizable and elegant DIY dog leash kits. - **Pet-friendly Weddings:** The trend of including pets in weddings opens up a disruptive opportunity for wedding venues and event planners to cater to pet owners by offering pet-friendly spaces and services. - **Crafty Wedding Accessories:** The trend of incorporating DIY crafts into weddings creates a market opportunity for craft supply companies to provide specialized products for creating unique wedding accessories. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Accessories:** Pet accessory companies can tap into the growing market of pet-friendly weddings by providing a range of stylish and customizable leash options for bridal parties. - **Wedding Venues and Event Planning:** Wedding venues and event planners can disrupt the industry by offering pet-friendly spaces and services to cater to the trend of including pets in weddings. - **Craft Supplies:** Craft supply companies can capitalize on the popularity of DIY wedding accessories by offering specialized products and kits for creating unique and personalized wedding decorations and leashes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wedding-Ready Dog Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-furever-after-kit.md) - [Rope-Inspired Dog Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rope-leash.md) - [Cross-Body Dog Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-long-leash.md) - [Multifunctional Customizable Dog Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nylon-leash.md) - [Hands-Free Dog Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beltdog.md) - [Tape Measure Dog Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scope-dog-leash.md) - [Ultra-Secure Dog Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mui-magnetic-rope-leash.md) - [Handsfree Canine Cyclist Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-bicycle-leash.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Pet Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-jewelry1.md)