One of my ring-bearers is extremely hefty. He has a 35 inch waist at 8 years old. (Bigger than the groom and all but one of the wedding party) When we got him measured, he tried on the tuxedo jacket. To fit his roundness, the shoulders look huge. Two bridal shops told us that with his measurements, he won't look good in a tux. Our only option is to buy a jacket and make massive alterations to it. Problem there is that he won't match the other ringbearer. Even if we could match it, it's an additional $100 plus alterations. Any suggestions about what we can do without spending a fortune on him? Would they look odd without jackets? (I am working on a budget here and the extra $150 is taking away from the photographer)
2007-10-26 02:54:28 · 10 answers · asked by petunya_98 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I didn't buy a tux for our baby because of the price. He's going down the aisle right after the ringbearers. It kind of makes me upset that I can't do for one, but I'm supposed to pay triple the price for another.
2007-10-26 02:56:01 · update #1
I don't think the little ones need to be in tuxedos. It's fine if they just wear matching slacks and shirts with ties.
2007-10-26 03:04:27 · answer #1 · answered by melouofs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does he already own a suit that would look right on him?
If not, I suppose you could go without the jacket. I would suggest using a vest rather than a cumberbun (spelling?) just because it looks more "put together" when the jacket is off.
He's just a "small part" of the wedding and I dont think it would really make that big if a difference. I think people would notice that his jacket looked funny on him before they would care that he wasnt wearing a jacket.
And just have the other ring bearer wear the same thing (So people arent thinking, "oh that ring bearer forgot his jacket")
I wouldnt worrie too much about it. Its not worth spending that much money on a tuxedo for a child who really wont wear it again. (Or it wont fit when he does need to wear one again)
I think you could go jacket-less... but just make the two ring bearers match.
Good luck!
2007-10-26 10:02:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ringbearers often go slightly more casual than the rest, even if the guys are wearing tuxes. One way is he wears the altered jacket, and the other ringbearer wears a jacket (not tux) and they dont have to be the same. Another, easier idea, just have them wear nice pants, dress shirts, and ties. It is totally acceptable and actually quite cute for the little guys to wear just shirts and ties. If I were you, this is what I would do.
2007-10-26 10:15:35 · answer #3 · answered by fizzy stuff 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. It's fine if your ring bearers don't match the groomsmen.
Personally, I would have them wear nice dress pants, and white shirt, and tie. Keep it at that. I wouldn't do the vest. Maybe it's only me....but I don't like the vest as is...only with the jacket.
I wouldn't have them wear a flower either. Maybe get them a nice tie pin or something, but I think it would look fine with just the pants, shirt and tie.
Good luck!
2007-10-26 11:34:21 · answer #4 · answered by iloveweddings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can the ring bearers wear pants, long sleeve white shirt, and a tie? If only one doesn't have jacket, that will look off. If none of the ring bearers has one, then it'll look more coordinated.
2007-10-27 03:13:18 · answer #5 · answered by Asked and Answered 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go without the jackets. They are young, and this is one less item they would have to play and fiddle with during the ceremony. I think with just a vest they will look adorable!
2007-10-26 10:03:45 · answer #6 · answered by shandebar 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He could just wear a vest with a white shirt and bowtie that matches the groomsmen.
2007-10-26 10:34:02 · answer #7 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they would look fine in just their vests. They would probably be a lot more comfortable too. If it is going to take away from your pictures, I would say skip it.
2007-10-26 10:00:32 · answer #8 · answered by vaya 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can he just wear a vest instead? If so just have the young boys just wear the vest. I think it's fine for kids.
2007-10-26 10:03:02 · answer #9 · answered by Proud Momma 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
make his parents pay for the jacket and alterations. why should you suffer cause his parents cant stop feeding him? and while you at it his parents should be in prison for child abuse. who in their right mind allow a kid to get that way? SAD, sad sad it should be against the law and it is child abuse.
2007-10-27 09:20:43 · answer #10 · answered by Wynter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋