Wikipedia:
ringbearer
This article is about the attendant at a wedding. For the character in the Tolkien novels, see
Ring-bearer.
In a formal wedding, a ring bearer or pageboy is a special page, who performs one of two functions.
- A ring bearer carries the wedding rings for the bridal party. This is almost always symbolic, with the ring bearer carrying a large white satin pillow on which imitation rings are sewn, the real wedding bands being in the safekeeping of the best man. If the real rings are used, they are tacked on with thread.
- A pageboy traditionally carries the bride's train if she is wearing a dress with a long train.
The tradition of ringbearer is a relatively modern incarnation, whereas the traditional ringbearer in a white wedding ceremony should be the best man.
Ring bearers and pageboys are usually nephews or young brothers (although they can also be nieces or sisters) and are generally no younger than about 5 nor older than 9 or 10.
See also
| Participants in Wedding Ceremonies |
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| Bride • Maid of honor • Bridesmaid • Flower girl • Page Boy • Bridegroom • Best man • Groomsman • Ringbearer |
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