How To Prepare And Outfit Your Ring Bearer

If you're asking "Ring what?" and are not wedded yet then you're not alone, many people encounter the term when they're planning their wedding. For your information a ring bearer is typically a preteen boy; who has a close connection to the bride and the groom. It could a through blood relation, or friendship. The boy follows the flower girl or bride's maid's procession down the aisle carrying the wedding rings in a tiny pillow.

How do you pick a ring bearer

A ring bearer has to be an accountable and responsible young lad that you have a close relation to, a young man that will play his role well. If you have two potential ring bearers and are finding it difficult who to choose them be reminded that you can have two ring bearers. Give them each a ring to carry and send them down the aisle together. Or, if you're having a long train, get two boys to act as pages or trainbearers instead.

Avoid choosing someone who is too young because they could get scared and confused and perhaps scared. An older boy may be more suited for a job such as reader. If your only choices are unsuitable or not that close to you, there's is no reason why you have to have a ring bearer, simply give the rings to the best man to hold.

Can I choose a girl?

Yes of course! Based on the feminity of the ring bearer, she may wish to have some flower petals on her pillow as well, and wear a dress that matches the flower girl's.

How to prepare a ring bearer for his role and making him relaxed

I suggest that you purchase a book about ring bearers; this will go a long way in helping your ring bearer understand his roles and significance. Seat his parents on the aisle, near the front so that he can see them when he walks down the aisle and during the ceremony itself. Ask a groomsman to be his "buddy" and make sure he uses the restroom before the ceremony. You may wish to ask his parents to cut down on the sugar intake the morning of the wedding.

Ease the pressure on him by tying only fake rings to the pillow, and wait to give him the pillow until immediately before he goes down the aisle. Also, ask his parents to bring a change of clothes, young girls are usually happy to wear dressy clothes all day, but young boys are often itching to get out of them! Most importantly, remember the younger your ring bearer, the more you have to be prepared to be okay with whatever happens. If you're the perfectionist type, choose an older ring bearer, or go without one.

Dressing the ring bearer

Some folks prefer the look of "mini-groomsmen" where the ring bearer wears a tiny tuxedo. If you're dressing the flower girl in a white dress, rather than matching the bridesmaids, you may wish to find a white outfit for the ring bearer as well.

Shopping for a ring bearers outfit

Most stores that stock tuxedos usually have children outfit sizes for rent. Ring bearers suits can be found at children clothing store, bridal shops and department stores. Go for something less expensive because ring bears parents usually foot the bill.