Ring Bearer Gift?

Re: Ring Bearer Gift?

• Lauderdale Pink member

  

  October 2014

  That is a tough one!  Maybe you could offer to pay for the outfit he will be wearing, which would save his parents the money.  You could also visit a toy store web site to look at some developmental toys that he won't out grow in a short time.  I recently saw a commercial for a Fisher Price chair that has activities that progress as the child gets older.

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• atlastmrsg member

  

  October 2014

  A toy or otherwise entertaining item that he can play with a little bit when you need him to sit still later.

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• OliveOilsMom member

  

  October 2014

  My RBs were my nephews, they were older, but I got them both a piggy bank hand made from etsy.  I also included a $20 bill for each too.  They loved them!

  

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• drewisesup member

  

  October 2014

  We have two (twin) ring bearers and paid for their suits (however, they were purchased at the Mall of America, tax-free, which was huge). We also got duffel bags embroidered with each of their names and filled them with toys, coloring books, etc., to keep them entertained for the weekend, as they're also traveling from out of town to be there. I wouldn't over-think it or focus on getting a keepsake item -- keep it simple and get him something a little boy will enjoy!

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• cowgirl8238 member

  

  October 2014

  If I was picking out something, I would go simple and entertaining.  Something that he could quietly play with during the reception and after the wedding.  A close second would be his outfit...especially since his mom is a BM and already had to buy her dress.

  As a side note, I hope your BM jewerly is not part of the uniform, as then it isn't really a gift anymore...also, 1 or 1.5 is young for a ring bearer, so I just warn you he may not want to walk down the aisle.  If you really want him to be included I would just keep it to pitcures, but thats just me!

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• short+sassy member

  

  October 2014

  My RB was 2 1/2.  Not as young as yours, but definitely a little guy.  My sister (his mom) warned me from the beginning he may not want to do it on the day of.  You just never know at that age, so be prepared for that.

  In my case, he walked in the wedding just fine.  His sister was my FG.  She was 5.  I got both of them toys I thought each would like.  I also got them "Ring Bearer" and "Flower Girl" football jerseys that they could change into for the reception.  And omg it was the cutest!

  

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• Jen4948 member

  

  October 2014

  I wouldn't have your ring bearer walk because he's so young.  Just have him in photos without expecting anything additional except that he might have a meltdown, get clingy, or otherwise not behave in a desirable way at the actual wedding.  Also, be prepared for the possibility that his parents might not want him to be at the reception and might leave early with him should that be the case.
  
  As for what to give him, give him the same kind of toy or other gift you would give him for a birthday or holiday gift.
  

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• chibiyui member

  

  October 2014

  I would be afraid a 1 year old wouldn't make it down the aisle*. I mean, yes he's walking but he's not really walking far. 
  
  Pictures with him and a small toy, maybe his outfit would be my vote.

  
  

  *Disclosure, my 3 year old niece was my ring bearer, and we weren't certain she wasn't going to have a tantrum and not make it all the way down (cause you know, she's 3) Kids are unpredictable.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

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