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Ring bearer pillow hearkens back to days of olde

Today it is the wedding custom for a young boy under the age of about ten to be selected to be the ring bearer. This honor is normally bestowed on a member of either the family of the bride or groom. The function is mostly honorary but important none-the-less. His job is to deliver the rings at the ceremony in the same way that pages brought messages to the lords and ladies of long ago. In reality, today the best man usually holds the rings and the young page or ring bearer carries only symbolic rings. Usually the ring bearer walks down the aisle with the flower girl. Depending on which religious or denominational tradition the bride follows, the order in which the ring bearer enters will vary. The wedding planner or officiant typically arranges all the participants in proper order for the processional. 

 

There are a number of pillow styles that can be used for ring bearer pillows. A square cushion style, a flat flap with ribbon ties or the knife edge pillow all make excellent ring bearer pillows. Fabrics such as linen, dupioni silk, faille or satin are selected because of their luxurious qualities. Welted edges may be of self fabric or in a contrast color or fabric. Pillows are usually made in white or ivory, but often the trim or even the pillow itself may be used to introduce the bride’s wedding colors. In choosing a ring bearer pillow, the pillow size should be in proportion to the actual ring bearer. A pillow that is too large will be too difficult for a young boy to handle. On the other hand, a small pillow may be lost among all the other décor.