Skip to main content

Post content has been hidden

To unblock this content, please click here

A
Just Said Yes October 2022

Family with special needs

Anna, on June 24, 2019 at 6:42 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 9

I have a younger cousin that will be around 12-13 when my fiance and I tie the knot. He's too old to be a ring bearer but I'm unsure if making him an usher would be a smart decision. He has this social anxiety where if the attention isn't on him, he needs to talk and bring it back to him. I'd like to get him involved somehow, but I don't think he could even handle a ceremony reading. Any suggestions?

9 Comments

Latest activity by Lady, on June 25, 2019 at 5:13 PM
  • CourtneyBrittain
    Master August 2019
    CourtneyBrittain ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    I don’t know if he’s too old to be a rig bearer, ours is 11. But! That’s up to you. Is it necessary that he is a part of the wedding? If not, just let him sit and enjoy watching it. If it is necessary, maybe do something small, like have him escort just one or two people down such as your grandmother or mom. That way, he’s involved but not overly involved.
    • Reply
  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    I agree with PP I don't think there's too old or young to be a ring bearer. You see people do flower grandmas instead of flower girls and it can be so adorable ahah.
    • Reply
  • Aimee
    Savvy October 2019
    Aimee ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    Could you maybe have him be a greeter/handing out programs to people as they walk in? You can even list him on the program to treat it as a more official role. I’ve been to a wedding where they had a brother with special needs doing that and it was a really nice way to include him in the ceremony. And in that role he’s supposed to be talking to greet people so maybe that would help with the anxiety.
    • Reply
  • Kelly
    VIP October 2020
    Kelly ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    You could have him be greeter and have him remind people to sign the guest book if you think he needs a more interactive role, that'd require talking and attention he seems to enjoy. I don't think he's too old for ring bearer of you think that's a good fit.
    • Reply
  • Diana
    VIP December 2019
    Diana ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    If your having a guest book he can help with that. Or hand our programs.
    • Reply
  • Kelly
    Super October 2019
    Kelly ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    How about a junior groomsmen?
    • Reply
  • Lynne
    Super August 2022
    Lynne ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    I agree with all other comments
    • Reply
  • CDickman
    VIP September 2019
    CDickman ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    JR groomsman. I think anything 10 and up should be JR bridesmaid and JR groomsman but that is just me.
    • Reply
  • L
    Lady ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Does he have to be involved? It sounds like he might be more uncomfortable than anything with the options presented. It's ok to be an honored guest. You could get him a boutonniere like the groomsmen and just have him sit in the front row with your immediate family...it seems a little more in line with his social anxiety, but still an honor.

    • Reply

You voted for . Add a comment 👇

×
WeddingWire celebrates love ...and so does everyone on our site! Explore how we embrace diversity

Groups

WeddingWire article topics