Page boys were traditionally responsible for bringing the bride’s train down the aisle; but, in modern ceremonies, they have a job that is even more significant: they are responsible for ensuring that the wedding rings arrive at the altar in one piece. This can put a significant amount of strain on the shoulders of the little guy!
What will happen if the rings are misplaced or if they are consumed by mistake? If you are concerned about your priceless rings being lost, you might want to consider having copies made of them and having your page boy carry those down the aisle instead of your original rings. You might want to give the actual rings to one of your bridesmaids or ushers so that they can keep them safe.
A wedding isn’t complete without page boys helping out behind the scenes. They range in age from three to ten years old and are almost always related to the couple being married (either the bride or the groom). Page boys not only lend a “cute factor” to the bridal party, but they also present the photographer at your wedding with several excellent photo chances.
The following is a rundown of all you need to know about the young lads:
Being In Charge Of Transporting The Bride’s Train
This particular task is the most convenient one that the page boy is expected to perform; nevertheless, the bride’s dress may not have a train that is long enough to warrant the page boy holding it up if that is the sort of dress she chooses to wear. Trains are not always simple to control, so although some page boys can be as young as three years old, it is generally recommended that an older page boy, between the ages of seven and ten, be allowed to undertake this essential function.
The chief bridesmaid, the best man, the bridesmaids, the groomsmen, the little groom and little bride, the page boy, and the balloon girls are often the members of a bridal train. Some couples even choose to have more than one main bridesmaid or best man at their wedding.
Ring Bearing
If you are not going to entirely separate the duty of the ringbearer from that of the page boy, then you should consider using page boys as your ringbearers. Because it is a duty that can be accomplished with relative ease and will provide the youngest page boy with the experience of having played a significant role in the ceremony, this specific responsibility is sometimes delegated to the youngest page boy.
One possibility is to put the rings in a basket that is easy to hold and then give it to the page boy to take down the aisle. Another choice is to put the rings on top of a silk cushion and then give the basket to the page boy. In situations in which there is a risk of the rings being misplaced while they are being transported, it is possible to substitute fake rings for genuine one.
Bearing rings are extremely flexible, even though they are constructed of high-strength steel. Even relatively minor deflections have the potential to disrupt the rolling parts’ smooth operation and create inconsistencies in load distribution. The bearing will fail much more quickly if the load is not distributed consistently throughout its surface.
Serving As A Bodyguard For The Flower Girls
What could be cuter than a flower girl and page boy making their way down the aisle hand in hand? Putting aside the cuteness element for a moment, it can be reassuring for young children to accompany each other side by side rather than confronting the extended walk alone. If you pair a page boy with a flower girl who is slightly older than them or vice versa, the older child will feel like they are playing an important role in their position as a guardian, and the younger child will be less likely to get lost or forget what they are supposed to be doing.
Even if you only have a short train, you may still have page boys, and they can serve the important role of escorting your flower girls. Page boys are a lovely addition to any wedding. Flower girls. Page boys are most commonly responsible for the age-old duty of holding the train of the bride.
However, this may not be necessary for the page boy to do so, depending on the style of attire that the bride will be wearing. Although some page boys can start as young as three years old, it is advisable to delegate this important responsibility to a page boy who is at least seven to ten years old because trains are not always easy to control.
Scattering Flower Petals
This position has traditionally been reserved for the flower girls; however, not all couples have close family members or acquaintances who have young daughters who are of the appropriate age. There are times when it is beneficial to shake things up a little bit, and nothing is preventing a page boy from taking on this responsibility.
As the bride makes her way down the aisle, the page boy can be given a basket of petals to toss in front of her as she walks down the aisle. If there are any guests at your event who suffer from hay fever, you may want to consider using fake petals or soap bubbles as an alternative to genuine petals.
Flower girls and pageboys are frequently the focus of attention during wedding ceremonies, and they also make for some of the most endearing wedding photographs. On this page, you’ll find pictures that True Bride members have sent in of their flower girls and pageboys. These members have kindly allowed us to share these pictures with you.
Coin Bearing
The job of bearing coins is seen more frequently at weddings attended by people who understand Spanish. It is less prevalent than the position of bearing the wedding rings. There is a practice in which coins are brought down the aisle to be blessed by the officiant, and as such, this is another responsibility that a small page boy may be expected to perform, provided that the ritual is appropriate for the subject of the wedding.
The role of bearing coins at weddings is much less common than bearing rings, and it is much more common at weddings attended by Spanish speakers. A young page boy could also be tasked with the responsibility of carrying monies down the aisle to be blessed by the officiant, provided that this tradition is in keeping with the overall aesthetic of the wedding.
Last Word
The page boys have relatively few responsibilities to worry about! They have to be adorable both as you walk down the aisle with the page boy and when they accompany you in your wedding pictures. If they aren’t adorable, they won’t be allowed to participate. It’s a lovely way to include children in the celebration of your big day.