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wadergirl
Dedicated September 2012

Adult Ringbearer

wadergirl, on June 13, 2012 at 1:01 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 5

So the FI and I have been discussing asking his 18 yo godson to be our ringbearer. He would not be escorting the flower girls, but bringing the rings into the ceremony (a more refined attitude on the ringbearer idea rather than a cute toddler with fake rings on a pillow).

On the other hand, presenting the rings to the officiant is typically the best mans job, and it's not exactly a big enough job for two.

Then we also have a third hand, that since the flower girls (toddlers) will not be standing up with the WP, would it look weird to have the RB standing with them (ala junior groomsman)? It would leave the men outnumbering the women up front.

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Latest activity by coffeeandtea1, on June 13, 2012 at 11:36 AM
  • Christina
    Master October 2017
    Christina ·
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    Bump !

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  • Nancy Taussig
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    Uneven numbers are OK. The godson with the rings can stand next to the BM. Godson can pass rings to BM who can pass them to officiant.

    I officiated a wedding where the rings got passed from the end bridesmaid & groomsman along the lines to MOH & BM who then passed them to me.

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  • Julia
    Just Said Yes May 2012
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    I think an 18 yr old is too old even for a jr. groom'smen. You don't want to make him or your guests feel awkward as he walks down the isle either.

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  • wadergirl
    Dedicated September 2012
    wadergirl ·
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    We're actually not at all concerned about his age or how he will be received/perceived by the guests. They'll get their fill of ridiculously cute with my tiny blonde nieces as flower girls, and the boy we know young enough (still is like 10 yo) to fill the traditional role we just don't feel is an appropriate choice for us.

    We would more like to turn it into a role of honor and importance, and I know our guests will understand and even approve.

    Our main problem was taking away one of the responsibilities of the best man or asking him to share... but I like the idea of passing the rings through the hands of the entire WP.

    Well, that and my problem with my OCD of things matching and the men standing up in the WP outnumbering the women. But that I can just cope with if the consensus is "No, its just you being weird" and not a bigger 'issue'. Smiley smile

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  • C
    Super October 2013
    coffeeandtea1 ·
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    Edit: n/m, I saw he's standing with the wp.

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