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Alternative ideas to a traditional ring bearer

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Knowing how to carry wedding rings down the aisle is an art, sometimes being original or creative is difficult, so here are some ideas on how to get your wedding rings to the altar if you want an alternative to a ring bearer! 

The Best Man

A traditional way to deliver the rings is with the best man. If you want to inject humor into your wedding, the best man can pretend that he lost the rings. Everyone will have a good laugh amidst the anticipation. 

If you are having a vintage-style outdoor wedding ceremony, the best man can ride in with the rings in the bike basket. This can be accompanied with a sign that says, “Express delivery!” 

A small golden dog which is a cute alternative for a traditional ring bearer
An AI generated version of a ring bearer

Four-legged Ring Bearer 

Your pet has been in the best moments of your life, so your wedding is no exception!  If you have a pet dog, you can design a flower wreath or a bowtie and place a ribbon with the rings.

This is one of the most adorable and meaningful ideas to carry wedding rings. Please keep in mind that you must rehearse this walk very well with your dog. It’s best to devise a way for him to go directly to the altar where you are. We do not want them to be distracted!

Twist on the Traditional 

The vast majority of traditional weddings are done with the presence of one or two little ring bearers. If you are a couple that opts more for the traditional, this is an excellent option. However, you can still be creative with how the ring bearers carry the rings. 

When there are two ring bearers, one can carry down a board with a creative message that says “you still have time to run away” or ” here comes your girl”. The other can carry the rings in a box or basket with rose petals. If the little ones are very young, it is better that you rehearse the walk to the altar with them previously to avoid accidents.

Having ideas on how to carry your wedding rings down the aisle is only a small part of everything you have to think about when planning your wedding. If you are looking for less traditional options, one idea is to choose a venue that complements nature. Outdoor ceremonies are a beautiful option. Regardless of which ring bearer alternative you choose, it will look divine in an outdoor space with nature.

If you are still in the beginning stages of planning your wedding, check out our How to Start Planning a Wedding Guide.

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