He really looks up to me and my fiance and we want him to be able to be in the wedding. We just don't know what to have him do. He has been a ring bearer before, so we kinda wanted him to have something else to do this time. He is capable of doing anything we would ask of him.
Have you ever heard of a Junior Groomsman (like a Junior Bridesmaid)? Would it be strange to have him on my fiance's side during the ceremony?
What are some other things besides those two that I mentioned that he could do in the wedding?
Something creative would be nice!
Thanks! :)
2006-08-14 18:12:27 · 30 answers · asked by ☼ lovethesun11 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
a little boy and a little girl are always nice to open up the aisle throwing petals or something.
2006-08-14 18:16:59 · answer #1 · answered by Nia24 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think both of your ideas are good. Being a junior groomsman and standing on your fiance's side wouldn't be weird at all. It's completely appropriate, it's the day when your families are joining. Older siblings that are in the bridal party often do this.
Other than your ideas the only things I can think of would be to bring up the gifts if you're having a mass, to be an usher and sit with your parents but still wear a tux, to hand out programs, to do a reading although that seems like a lot of pressure for a kid.
If I were in this situation I'd go with the jr. groomsman idea. Good luck!
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2006-08-15 01:22:55 · answer #2 · answered by SoccerFan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A junior groomsman would be something that he could do. But another idea would be that he could read a scripture or poem during the ceremony. This would be really cute and sweet, depending on how well he reads. He's a little too old to be a ring bearer, so that idea is out!
2006-08-15 09:22:31 · answer #3 · answered by a_vaughan1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he can a junior groomsman! The title that you give people in your wedding party is all up to you! It's to honor them. So, you could give him the title of junior best man if you wanted to! :)
it is absolutely not strange to have him stand on your fiance's side during the ceremony. weddings are about bringing families together!
he can also be a greeter and pass out programs, and i'm sure he would make an adorable usher!
2006-08-15 10:20:30 · answer #4 · answered by ChitChatBrat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say have him as the junior groomsman. Why not?? If you don't have someone to be the junior bridesmaid, you could just have him walk down another family member in the wedding.
I had a cousin about the same age, and we asked him to do the guest book.
One cute idea would be for him to start you off down the aisle, then hand you off to your Dad. That would make him feel REALLY special. It would be memorable and symbolic for all who attend your wedding. Good Luck
2006-08-15 01:19:42 · answer #5 · answered by Lissa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my little brother and our cousin dress in suits and handed them each a walkie-talkie. One stayed out with the guests before the ceremony and the other was back with us as we got ready, so we were kept updated on how many of the guests had arrived and when the ceremony should begin. I also put them in charge of "parking" for our outdoor reception. If you have a wedding program, he could hand those out.
To be honest with you, if you hand a kid a walkie-talkie (not to mention an "FBI-like" earpiece) he's going to look and feel important. Find your brother a friend his age and let them "coordinate" between wedding parties. Just make sure they understand to turn off the things during your ceremony, or take them away during it if they're a little too young to understand. I also gave all my kids disposable cameras and told them that the photographer needed some back-up.
There are going to be plenty of last-minute errands to be run on the big day, having a few eager 9-year olds around will actually be helpful. And like I said, I mainly did the suits/radios so they'd FEEL important, and of course, it's adorable. =) Good luck!
2006-08-15 03:06:27 · answer #6 · answered by SecondStar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's going to be a little on the old side to be a ring bearer next summer, so I wouldn't ask him to do that. Yes, there are Jr. Groomsmen, and no, it wouldn't be strange for him to be on the groom's side during the ceremony. Weddings are about the blending together of 2 families, I think it's highly appropriate for the groom's sisters to serve as bridesmaids, and the bride's brother's to serve as groomsmen. If you don't like that idea, have him do a reading during the ceremony, if you think he could handle something like that. Best of luck to you!
2006-08-15 01:17:39 · answer #7 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Junior Groomsman would work nicely (and yes, they do exist just like Junior Bridesmaids). If you don't want him to do that, you could have him read a poem or something at the ceremony.
2006-08-15 01:20:33 · answer #8 · answered by Patricia D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently went to a wedding were they had the grooms little sister 7 and the brides brother 9, be jr bride and groom. It was beautiful. During the ceremony the 2 sat on a pillow beside the arch.
2006-08-15 02:20:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have him read a scripture or be a jr grooms man. I wouldn't have him be a ring bearer. He's a little old for that. Then again, the 4 year old that I had at my wedding was too imature to walk a straight line down the isle. Maybe a ten year old could've figured that out.
2006-08-15 05:30:49 · answer #10 · answered by Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe a junior groomsman would be excellent.
My daughter is getting married next month and her and her fiance have 5 groomsmen, his brother is the bestman,her oldest brother is jr.groomsman, and her youngest bro.,and 2 others, their best friends, are 3groomsmen.
They will have 5 bridesmaids,neither have a sister, Maid of honor is her cousin,jr.maid or honor is cousin,and other 3 are best friends.
Best Wishes.
2006-08-15 01:36:29 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋