Ring
bearers (and flower girls) are often one of the highlights of the
wedding processional (only after the bride, of course) and are usually
between the ages of 4 and 8. Though some choose not to have ring bearers,
they are still very common in weddings. Another role for young boys
is what they call a 'page' (these can be boys or girls) and are usually
between the ages of 6 and 9. Their job is to hold the train of the
wedding gown (if it's a long train) as the bride walks down the aisle.
Either way, people can't get enough of a little boy in a tux.
Ring
bearers are usually a family member (cousin, nephew, etc.) or a
child of a family friend.
Ring
bearers usually wear a tux, but attire is up to bride and groom.
Even dress pants, dress shirt and a tie work well - that is if you
are having a semi-formal to formal ceremony. Choose attire that
the little guy will be comfortable wearing throughout the wedding
and reception.
They
should attend the rehearsal the night before. Allow him to go down
the aisle as much as he needs to feel comfortable (especially since
during the real thing there will be hundreds of people staring at
him).
They
should be told exactly what they need to do, where to walk, when to
walk and where to walk to. It's good to give them specifics (walk
down the aisle and stand next to Scott, and hold on to the pillow
until they ask for it). Giving them a specific place to go will make
it easier on them to get down the aisle.
The
pillow they carry usually has 2 fake rings attached to it so there
are no mishaps with the real rings. If you want the real rings on
there, then don't attach them until right before he walks down the
aisle and make sure they area attached with a slip not, so they will
not slip off.
Ring
bearers aren't a necessary part of a wedding ceremony. It is a traditional
role, they are cute and fun to watch, but a ceremony without one is
just as good and acceptable.
