Ring Bearer Clothing

Retailers selling formal outfits sized for young ring bearers

Ring bearer clothing is formalwear scaled down to the youngest member of the wedding party, usually boys aged three to eight, and the retailers listed here specialize in outfits that match the adult attendants without sacrificing a small child's comfort. The standard set is a miniature suit or tuxedo with a dress shirt, a bow tie or necktie, dress pants with an adjustable or elastic-back waist, and often a vest that coordinates with the wedding colors. A ring pillow, sized for small hands and usually with the rings tied on with ribbon for the walk down the aisle, completes the traditional look. Because the outfit is worn for a ceremony, photographs and a long reception, fit details matter more than formality alone: soft shirt collars, room through the shoulders for movement, and shoes already broken in. Stores in this group sell complete ring bearer sets in one package, which simplifies matching the groom and groomsmen, and most offer the full toddler-to-boy size run so brothers close in age can be dressed alike.

A small ring bearer outfit on a hanger: miniature suit jacket, dress shirt, bow tie and dress pants in a formalwear shop, garment only

Ring Bearer Clothing Stores : Retailers selling clothing appropriate for ring bearers

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  LittleGirlDresses.com  Little Girl Dresses.com offers discount flower girl dresses, Christening gowns from Little Things Mean a Lot, junior bridesmaid dresses, Communion dresses by Sweetie Pie, ring bearer attire, boys sailor suits, girls sailor dresses, bris gowns, baptism gowns, Christmas dresses and special occasion dresses, outfits, apparel and accessories. Their beautiful little girl dress selection, unbeatable pricing, and superior customer service makes your online shopping experience quick and easy.

  Strasburg Children  : specialty children's clothier designing, manufacturering and retailing heirloom clothing for children. They have timeless designs featuring.

  Zone4Kids : Online retailer with showroom offering special occasion apparel and accessories for infants, toddlers, children and teens. Featuring a large selection of christening gowns and outfits, communion dresses and suits, flower girl dresses and junior bridesmaid dresses as well as ring bearer and boys tuxedos. Selections for holiday events or casual activewear too.  Address: 49 Blanchard St., Lawrence, MA 01843 Phone: 978-965-4177 Fax: 978-965-2386 Email: customerservice@zone4kids.com  Contact: Freda Cook 

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Matching the Wedding Party, Sized for a Child

Formalwear retailers coordinate ring bearer sets with the adult line by fabric and color, so a navy groomsmen suit has a matching small version cut with child proportions: shorter jacket, softer construction and simpler closures. Satin lapels, vest backs and tie fabrics are matched in the same dye lots where possible, which is why buying the complete set from one store photographs better than assembling pieces from several shops. For less formal weddings, the ring bearer range steps down to a vest-and-trousers set, a suspender outfit, or dress pants with a crisp shirt and bow tie, all sold by the same specialists.

Comfort planning is part of the purchase. A scratchy collar or tight shoe can undo a ceremony, so retailers recommend a dress rehearsal at home, cotton-blend shirts over stiff ones, and a spare shirt in case of spills before photographs. After the wedding, a well-made ring bearer suit serves again for holidays, recitals and family portraits, and the separates, especially the vest and pants, mix into dress-up wardrobes long after the ring pillow is put away.

Common Questions

What does a ring bearer wear?

Traditionally a miniature version of the groom's outfit: a suit or tuxedo with a dress shirt, bow tie or necktie, dress pants and dress shoes, often with a vest in the wedding colors. Many retailers sell the whole set together, and a ring pillow carried in both hands completes the classic presentation.

How should a ring bearer outfit fit?

It should allow a young child to walk, sit and hold a pillow comfortably for several hours. Choose the size from chest, waist and height measurements rather than age, look for adjustable or elastic-back pant waists, and leave growing room only in the pant length, which can be hemmed, rather than in the shoulders.

When should ring bearer clothing be ordered?

Order six to eight weeks before the wedding when possible, since popular sizes in matching sets sell out in peak wedding season and young children grow quickly. A final fitting two weeks ahead confirms the fit, and ordering the shirt, tie and pillow at the same time keeps colors consistent.

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