Hat in a Church?

microkelly

I found the most adorable little newsboy hats and was wondering if it would be allright for my ring bearers to wear them in a church?. We are having an informal wedding at a church that doubles as an antique store on the weekends. Our pastor is very casual as well. Any thoughts ???

AmoroAgain

Pretty sure if he doubles the church as an antiques store, it'll be okay, but check first.

MOBinFL2008

Generally, males never wear hats in church; it is considered disrespectful to do so.  Since you said your pastor is very casual, you can ask him but personally, I wouldn't do it.

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[QUOTE]Pretty sure if he doubles the church as an antiques store, it'll be okay, but check first.
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</div><div>I would guess the same.  I would ask as well though.</div><div>
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MNVegas

Agree, ask the pastor. I wouldn't think there is a problem with them wearing the hat. Maybe they could take it off during the ceremony. Actually I don't know too many little boys that would be able to sit still with them on for a whole ceremony, so wearing them may not be an issue, but keeping them on could be.

plessjm

i agree with the rest of the girls it is up to the pastor. Little boys + hats... depends on the boy but they prolly wont wear them the whole time anyway something to play with during the ceremony. Its a cute idea though you could definately use them for pics though!

trix1223

I'm old school, and believe that it is inappropriate for men/boys to wear hats in church.  They can wear the hats for the pictures, but I wouldn't have them wear them during the ceremony.

The formality of the ceremony is not an issue for me:  I'd feel the same way whether it were a jeans and tee shirt ceremony or a black tie event.

How would you feel if your guests were wearing baseball caps during your ceremony?  Because it's pretty much the same thing.

duckie1905

Ditto Trix, and I would also check with the parents.  Maybe they don't want their children wearing these hats.

microkelly

They're my nephews and my SIL is the one that suggested it. Yeah they'd probably just play with them. Maybe I will just use them for pics. Good idea! Thanks girls.