Do ring bearers get flowers, and what are the options?
The Short Answer
Ring bearers do not need flowers, but a small boutonniere or a floral accent on the pillow, box, or sign is a sweet coordinating touch. Keep anything he carries light and secure, and match his small flower to the rest of the wedding party.
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A boutonniere sized for a little one
The simplest way to include a ring bearer is a small boutonniere that matches the groomsmen. We scale it down at Bentley Florist so it suits a child's jacket, usually a single spray rose or a tiny cluster with a touch of greenery. Because children are active and hands-on, we build these extra secure and keep them light so they are comfortable to wear. Pin it on just before photos, and consider a magnetic backing rather than a pin for a squirmy toddler. A coordinating boutonniere ties the youngest member of the party into the group photos without asking him to carry anything.
Dressing up what he carries
If the ring bearer carries a pillow, box, or sign, a small floral accent turns it into a photo moment. A few blooms wired to the corner of a pillow or the lid of a ring box echoes the wedding flowers beautifully. Many couples now use a ring box or a wooden sign that reads here comes the bride, and a little flower cluster or greenery sprig dresses either one nicely. Keep real rings in a secure box, not loose on decorative flowers, and often the actual bands ride safely with the best man while the ring bearer carries a decorative stand-in. That way a dropped pillow is never a crisis.
Keeping it fun and stress-free
The best ring bearer flowers are the ones a child barely notices wearing. Light weight, secure attachment, and hardy blooms mean nothing to fuss with during the ceremony. If you have a flower girl too, coordinate their pieces so the pair looks intentional in photos, a matching palette and greenery does the trick. And keep expectations gentle. Young children may freeze, wander, or need a parent's hand down the aisle, and that is part of the charm. Plan the flowers to be foolproof, and let the moment unfold however it will.
Planning Tips From Our Designers
- Match a small boutonniere to the groomsmen for the ring bearer.
- Use a magnetic backing instead of a pin for young or squirmy children.
- Add a floral accent to the pillow, box, or sign for a photo moment.
- Keep real rings secured in a box, not loose on decorative flowers.
- Coordinate the ring bearer and flower girl flowers for cohesive photos.
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