How old is too old to be a ring bearer?

Five months now? As in just over a year for the wedding?

No. That's too young.

No FHs cousin is 5months, my cousin is in 5th grade

My ring bearers will be 3 by the wedding and my flower girl will be 7. How ever I feel not even a year old yet is to young unless he can be pulled in a wagon with cute signs or something he would just be to overwhelmed

We didn't have one. Our guests were all 21 and over.

I started singing at wedding ceremony's over 15 years ago. Many churches have rules that you have to be a certain age (i.e. 6) to participate, for obvious reasons.

My sister's F/G was 9 and R/B was 10. Their behavior was impeccable and they had no problem with spending hours getting ready/photos.

My RB was 4 years old and my FG was 9 years old. There's no way I'd ask a kid so young that he couldn't make it down the aisle himself.

Just because a kid can walk doesn't mean they can walk straight and follow directions while a crowd of people watches. I think this really depends on the kid like the personality and attitude towards it.

I went to a wedding recently where the child was placed between his parents in the procession since they were both in the wedding party. The kid didn't cooperate and it was awkward to watch as they struggled. Finally one of the parents just picked the kid up and walked down.

It sounds like the 5th grader is important to both of you. If he's important to you, then he isn't too old. Pick the one who means something to you.

I appreciate the help y'all but I'm asking about the 5th grader, he is 10, I also agree that the 1 year old is too young and would only consider him if the 10 year old "managed" him, I just don't want this kid going into middle school next year to feel like it's a baby's job to be ring bearer

Ask him (the 10 year old). He’s old enough to tell you if he wants to do it or if he thinks he’s too old.

You're title is confusing people...you asked "how old is too young" which sounds like "what age is too young." It makes it seem like you're asking if a 1 yr old is too young to be a ring bearer.

I would just ask your cousin (the 5th grader) if he wants to be a part of the wedding party. Explain to him what it involves and let him make a decision. He probably doesn't even know that there's an "age bracket" for ring bearers since he probably hasn't been to very many weddings (or paid that close of attention if he has).

And I'd leave the baby out. At that age, it's probably more of a PITA for his parents than an honor really.

10 is old enough to have a conversation about all this with the kid himself. Ask him if he wants to be involved and if he's okay with the title "ring bearer" ...he's old enough to probably have an opinion on this, so find out what it is. Maybe he wants to be involved but doesn't like the title. You can give him the role and call it something else

I don't think there is an age to be too old. If he wants to do it, i say let him. My daughter's best friend for years (who is like my 2nd daughter) was dying to be flower girl even though she'll be 14 & 8th grade. She wants to do it & thats all that matters to us.

Oh oops that was a type on my part, sorry y'all I'll fix that ASAP!!!

Thank you everyone!!

I don't think there is an age limit on ring bearers. Just like grandmas can be flower girls, why not grandpas as ring bearers? So no, I don't think 10 is too old to be a ring bearer as long as your cousin wants to participate, go for it!

Our FG and RB are both 11. We picked them because my FH has a special connection with the RB and I have a special connection with the FG. It is up to you and what feels right to you

5 months is too young, 10 is variable (he may say yes!).

The older the better. 10 years old is a great age for a ring bearer because it's an experience they'll actually remember. That makes it special for them as well as bride & groom. Best wishes!

Ten is a bit older...I would think a junior groomsman is more appropriate.

My brother will be 14. He's a "junior GM" but he will be carrying the rings. You don't have to have a ring bearer. If you want him to carry the rings, let him carry them and go by whatever title he prefers!

Our ring bearer will be 5 years old. Younger children in this role can be difficult ..