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special job for brother?

fadedgracefadedgrace
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Hi ladies!

I have a brother who is quite a few years younger than myself. When DF and I tie the knot he will be 12. What role or jobs may I give him so he does not feel excluded or like he's a baby(our flowergirls and ring bearers will be all under 5 years old)?  
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    Summer2011BrideSummer2011Bride member
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    He could be a groomsman if FI wanted him on his side or he could stand on your side. You could also ask your brother what, if anything, he's interested in doing for your wedding. Some kids would love to be involved, others wouldn't care. I don't know how comfortable he is in front of people, but if you are having readings, you could ask him to do a reading. Besides GM, another role some people have is usher. I would probably ask him what he wants to do.


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    msuprincess04msuprincess04 member
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    I was thinking usher as well. He'd still get dressed up, pose for some pictures, and the job is relatively simple.
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    aerinpegadrakaerinpegadrak member
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    Ditto asking him.  He may not want to do anything.
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    kmmssgkmmssg mod
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    First, make sure you ask him and he wants to have a roll in your wedding.  My DS was 10 and 14 when 2 of his sisters got married.  His role was to escort me to my seat.
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    KnittibellKnittibell
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    My 9yo nephew is a groomsman. I figured he could be a greeter and hand out programs, or be a groomsman. I explained each, and what he'd do, and let him decide.
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    tealperrytealperry member
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    Ditto on the asking him. I have 2 brothers and 3 sisters and it was the easiest way to handle it. They chose, we were all happy and moved on.
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    willywally5willywally5 member
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    I agree with just asking him. My 12-year-old son is a groomsman in his sister's wedding in September. He thought it was really cool to be asked, mainly because he really likes his soon-to-be BIL and was pretty jazzed that he wanted him to be part of the whole deal. 
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    fadedgracefadedgrace
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    Thanks ladies for all the input!
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