August 15, 2007
My friend Corbi is getting married in November. I am going to be a bridesmaid and Ian and Claudia will be making their debut as the ring bearer and the flower girl.
This weekend Claudia and I went and tried on dresses. We had a blast. It was our first real mother/daughter trying on dresses shopping trip. She spun around in the dresses and told me she looked beautiful and pulled the skirts up over her head so that all of the other future brides could see her princess underpants.
I, of course, did what any blogging mother would do and took 15 pictures of her with my cell phone.
Here is the thing that makes this whole story of any interest to you guys.
Ian is convinced that he has to wear a bear costume.
He thinks he is going to be the ring bear.
I can’t seem to convince him otherwise.
One time, about a year and a half ago I saw a cartoon where the kid (maybe it was Arthur or Little Bear I really can’t remember) was going to be a ring bearer and he thought he had to wear a bear suit, but when we saw this episode Ian would not have even been two years old yet, so I’m not sure if that is where he even got this idea.
Either way, how do you explain to someone who can’t read and apparently cannot hear the difference between bear and bear-er no matter how many times you try to explain it.
Also, do you think Corbi and Dan would mind if Ian wore a bear costume? The wedding is only a few days after Halloween. I’m pretty sure I could get my hands on one fairly easily.
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August 15th, 2007 at 6:37 am, Missy Says:
That is a great pic there. And hey, at least she is wearing underpants (yeah Britney Spears, I’m looking at you).
I see no problems whatsoever with a bear outfit. Maybe Claudia can wear a Little Red Riding Hood outfit to match.
August 15th, 2007 at 7:15 am, NG Says:
I think a bear costume would only serve to make the wedding more memorable. You should do it for the good of the bride and groom and their new lives together.
August 15th, 2007 at 7:38 am, Jill Says:
giggle. really? giggle.
August 15th, 2007 at 8:39 am, Becky Says:
Maybe he could be a ring giraffe. A giraffe wouldn’t, you know, growl throughout the whole ceremony.
August 15th, 2007 at 9:12 am, Sueb0b Says:
that is so cute that it makes me want to cry.
August 15th, 2007 at 9:15 am, Anne Glamore Says:
Try saying it Southern : “ring bear-a”
That might help!
August 15th, 2007 at 9:22 am, Kaleigh Says:
So cute! When mine were in a wedding, boy was 3 and girl was 5. Boy came up to me at the reception and said: “I’m the ring bearer and I didn’t carry any rings. The flower girls didn’t carry any flowers. What kind of wedding is this, anyway??” (The wedding was in December and the girls had little muffs that they put their hands in instead of carrying flowers….it *was* a strange wedding, with the bride in burgundy….)
August 15th, 2007 at 10:18 am, patois Says:
Does a ring bear poop in the woods? I guess that would be all right, as long as it doesn’t in the aisle. And if we’re looking to have the ring bear match the flower girl, let’s make him be a ring polar bear.
August 15th, 2007 at 10:30 am, You can call me, 'Sir' Says:
A ring bear would give the wedding that extra ’something’ that money just can’t buy. I think you should franchise Ian’s idea.
August 15th, 2007 at 10:33 am, Mrs. Chicky Says:
You must talk your friend into letting Ian wear a bear costume. How great would that be in the wedding pictures?
Although, I suppose he would take some of the attention off the bride. Eh.
August 15th, 2007 at 10:34 am, Matthew Says:
I have a nephew who had the same problem - thinking he was going to be a “Ring Bear” so I went with it. I made sure we practiced his “Roar” with his hands above his head, showing his claws.
The day of the wedding, he didn’t disappoint. The Ring Bear was great.
August 15th, 2007 at 10:46 am, tracey Says:
Matthew - do you have pictures? please.
Sarah if you can’t talk you friend into letting Ian wear a bear costume, maybe he could carry a stuffed bear instead of that dumb pillow thing.
August 15th, 2007 at 10:58 am, whymommy Says:
Oh. My. That is so cute! I LOVE Tracey’s idea. Who lets a preschooler carry a ring anyway?
Claudia, though — she looks about 15 years old! What a darling!
August 15th, 2007 at 11:12 am, ProudMary Says:
I think the show you are referring to was an episode of ‘Little Bill’. I remember he went around and said he was going to be a ‘ring bear’ and finally realized he was going to hold the rings. I would tell him he can still be a ring bear, but even ring bears need to wear nice clothes at a wedding.
Good luck!
–Mary
August 15th, 2007 at 12:20 pm, Michele Says:
If I were the bride, I would insist on a Ring Bear. We have an awesome Bear costume we got from Lillian Vernon, if the need arises…
August 15th, 2007 at 1:56 pm, creative-type dad Says:
A “ring bear”.
If it were my wedding, I’d totally go for that
August 15th, 2007 at 2:17 pm, Phoenix Says:
LOL. A bear suit would be so neat. Somehow I doubt they’d be into it though.
Claudia looks so cute.
August 15th, 2007 at 3:04 pm, Country Mouse Says:
Family lore has it that one of my brothers had the same misconception, once upon a time. He didn’t talk about it in advance, though. No, he growled at the guests all the way up the aisle, and when asked, told our mother that “I was being the best Ring Bear I knew how!”
August 15th, 2007 at 6:02 pm, tammy Says:
Tell him that he gets to carry the ring…
August 15th, 2007 at 8:07 pm, Jenifer Says:
She wore princess underpants? Dress shopping? I so would have been afraid Paige would have peed all over the dresses!!
August 15th, 2007 at 8:17 pm, canape Says:
Hey, that’s what my never-been-worn wedding dress looks like.
Your daughter looks much better in it . . .
August 15th, 2007 at 11:21 pm, Sarah Says:
If someone showed up at my wedding in a bear suit claiming to be the ring bear I would let them BE the ring bear … it would be hilarious!
August 15th, 2007 at 11:56 pm, Dara Lee paul Says:
Hubby and I think that a ring bear is an awesome idea. Plus, it’s easier to excuse antsy behavior if he’s all dressed up in a costume…
August 16th, 2007 at 8:31 am, tori Says:
My neighbors little boy thought he was going to be the ring bare. He thought he was going to be naked! So at least you don’t have that one! A bear would be totally cool with me if it were my wedding!
August 16th, 2007 at 10:20 am, BOSSY Says:
This is why a thesaurus is so handy. Call him ‘A Ring Carrier.’
August 16th, 2007 at 11:23 am, Lori Says:
If Ian so chooses, he is more than welcome to be a ring BEAR at my wedding. Why not? I’m already including frogs! And Claudia could be pick an animal costume too.
August 17th, 2007 at 7:42 am, Chris Cactus Says:
I think “ring bear” is totally acceptable! And cute.
August 18th, 2007 at 8:58 pm, Danika Says:
hi nice post, i enjoyed it
August 19th, 2007 at 10:24 am, mrs incredible Says:
Tell him he’s the ring BRING-ER.That’s toddler-ese. Tell him everyone ELSE is pronouncing it wrong (bearer).
September 13th, 2007 at 1:54 am, Kristie Says:
I looked this up because I have planned to have my best friends son be my ring BEAR! hes hilarious and is one of those guys who will wear his costume long after halloween!
I dont have a flower girl yet but maybe she should be a flower! haha my wedding will be pretty different from any i have been to… i just want it to be fun!!
October 21st, 2007 at 6:30 pm, Coleen Says:
I just happened to come across your blog, and wanted to tell you that there is a great book called “The Ring Bear” by N.L Sharpe (i think that is the author) and it is about a little boy who thinks he is going to be the ring bear, and later finds out what it means to be a ring bearer. Great story! I ordered one for my own Ring Bear for my upcoming wedding