India, May 10 -- A 26-year-old made a life-changing decision, dropped out of her PhD programme to start a unique dog chaperoning service for weddings. In 2024, Rebecca McBride launched McBride&Groom, a dog chaperoning business based in Northern Ireland, catering specifically to couples who want their pets included in their wedding day celebrations. Offering a safe and loving environment for pets during weddings, McBride's services have quickly gained popularity, and she is now fully booked through 2025.

The idea for McBride's business stemmed from a pivotal moment while working as a waitress at a wedding venue. "I was meant to be serving drinks and stuff, but I was gravitating towards the dog," McBride tells PEOPLE exclusively. She reali...