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Ring Bearer Accessories

In a formal wedding setting, the ring bearer is a special page who carries the wedding rings for the bridal party. Ring bearers are often nephews or young brothers (although they can also be nieces or sisters) and are generally in the same age range as flower girls, which is to say that they are no younger than about 5 nor older than 10.  This is almost always symbolic, with the ring bearer carrying a large white satin pillow on which imitation rings are sewn, while the real wedding bands are kept in the safekeeping of the best man. If the real rings are used, they are tacked on with thread to prevent their accidental loss.

Inviting children to take part in your celebration can make it even more special. However, the last thing you want to worry about on your wedding day is your little flower girl and ring bearer becoming impatient, restless or fidgety on the day of your wedding. Here are some helpful tips to ensure that the day goes smoothly and without any surprises.
 

As a general rule, when choosing children to take part in your wedding as a flower girl or ring bearer, it is usually best (or at least more predictable) to have children ages four and up to 10. Of course, every child has a differing personality and this should be taken into account as well as maturity level. If the chosen boy is so nervous about going down the isle that it is putting stress on the wedding party, do not push the issue, simply find something else in the wedding for them to do.

There was once a boy who was too terrified to walk down the isle with the pillow, so he was simply re-designated to hand out the wedding programs before the ceremony. This was a thrill and he was relieved that he did not have to do this task and was very happy that he was still a part of the wedding. It always makes for great pictures of the bride and groom surrounded by a bunch of children.

In the weeks before the wedding day, Get the youngster and start talking to your  ring bearer and get him excited about the events that will take place before and throughout the wedding day. Explain what they will do, what they will wear, and most of all how important they are to the ceremony. The better young children can visualize their role in the wedding, the more excited and better prepared they will be to cooperate and participate as you would like them to. Children want to please and help others, so make sure that the bride, groom,  planner or parents instruct the children what is expected of them before the big day.

Very Important! Choose outfits for the children that are comfortable. Use comfortable fabrics. Find ones that don't scratch or irritate the skin. Just know how you feel when you are wearing something you want to tear off! The most important tip is to buy something that the child LIKES to wear. Do not forget how you were when you were a kid? Involve them in the selection of their wedding attire. If they feel pretty or handsome, it will be indicated in their attitude and behavior. Be sure the children wear comfortable shoes, and if the shoes are new, give them a chance to "break them in" prior to the wedding day.

Purchase some wedding books- - there are some wonderful books that not only inform flower girls and ring bearers of their role in the wedding, but also welcome and celebrate them as a very special part of the bridal party.

Invite all of your children involved and their parents to the rehearsal. Let the children practice walking down the aisle several times so that they will feel more comfortable of their role on the "big day". If the parents or the bride or groom are able to practice with the child before the rehearsal,  all the better. Remember, the night of the wedding rehearsal there are a lot of things going on and the children may need extra practice ahead of time.

Make certain that the children know exactly where their parents will be seated. Depending on the length and style of the ceremony, you might want the children to go and sit quietly with their parents. Definitely make sure that the parents know when to send the ring bearer with his ring bearer accessories or flowergirl back up to walk out with the wedding party.

You may not feel as though it your place to intrude, but find a way to ask the parents of your flower girl and ring bearer to make sure their children are well rested before the wedding. A good night's sleep the night before, or even a nap the day of, can help little ones get through the day.

Stay away from sugar prior to the ceremony! Anyone who has been around a child on sugar knows that this is worth not repeating. No matter how much you may be tempted… NO SUGAR BEFORE THE CEREMONY. Make sure that the child has a hearty breakfast and take some snacks, we all know how long weddings can run.

Assign a bridesmaid to each child in the wedding party. Have each of your helpers keep a goody bag handy filled with nutritious treats (dry cereal, crackers, carrot sticks), crayons and paper, a bottle of water and small travel games. These supplies will come in handy while traveling from the church to the reception, while waiting for photographs to be taken, or during the reception itself.

Take your pictures with the flower girl and ring bearer as early in the day as possible --preferably before the ceremony, if you can. There is less chance that their outfits could get dirty, torn, or wrinkled... you know how kids are! You don’t want  Kool-Aid stained children going down the isle because children were left unattended. Try to take their wedding clothes to the site and put them on there so they stay fresh. Your child will feel special if they only have to be dressed up a minimal amount of time.

Express your heartfelt appreciation to the children participating in your bridal party. Photographs are a cherished gift for flower girls and ring bearers of all ages. They will enjoy reflecting on pictures of themselves, remembering the special role they played in your wedding, and probably showing them to all their friends. Always remind them, when you see them, as to how they made your wedding celebration so special. Children plant strong memories at this age and remember these things for the rest of their lives!

Like Art Linkletter used to say, “Kids say the darndest things! All the practice and preparation in the world does not mean that they will perform their role without flaws. Don't expect them to perform perfectly. If it doesn't go just as planned, it will make for entertaining clips in your wedding video. The most important thing to remember is that they are human, and just because they don't perform the perfect presentation doesn't mean it is the end of the world.

Once, a flower girl was asked not to just "drop" the flowers down the church isle, but rather to "scatter" them all over. Well... when she came down the isle, she "threw" the flowers up in the air and all the way down the isle! There were flowers everywhere- on the isle, in the pews, and all on the guests! What seemed like a disaster turned out to be one of the most memorable highlights of the day. And it didn't hurt to break the ice and put a smile on everyone's face!