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YourInfiniteStar
01-19-2005, 11:54 AM
HELLO ALL!!
I want to make both my sisters my Maid of Honor but the only problem is they are too young. One of my sister is 19 and the other is 17. i will have a toAlso, one of my sis told me that my lil bro is hoping he is the ringbearer he is 13 and im thinking that is too old for a ringbearer.
reecey
01-19-2005, 01:49 PM
HELLO ALL!!
I want to make both my sisters my Maid of Honor but the only problem is they are too young. One of my sister is 19 and the other is 17. i will have a toAlso, one of my sis told me that my lil bro is hoping he is the ringbearer he is 13 and im thinking that is too old for a ringbearer.
First of all, the sisters aren't too young to be in the maid of honor position - the 19 year old would have to be the one to sign any documents necessary.
13 is a bit old to be a ring bearer according to most standards, but he could also be a groomsman
Hawaiian Bride
01-20-2005, 06:56 AM
That's funny. I'm having my 2 sisters be my MOH's too!! And they are 19 and 17. Would you be 21 or 22? Because I'll be 22 when I get married:)
Although, my ring bearer is 2 (my son). Good luck:)
YourInfiniteStar
01-20-2005, 01:09 PM
That's funny. I'm having my 2 sisters be my MOH's too!! And they are 19 and 17. Would you be 21 or 22? Because I'll be 22 when I get married:)
Although, my ring bearer is 2 (my son). Good luck:)
HI THERE HAWAIIAN BRIDE!!
Yeah that is sooo cool. Im 22 and ill be 23 when i get married! How is your wedding planning going! I hope not too stressful! :) HAVE FUN! :D
k89mmk
01-21-2005, 08:30 AM
My attitude is you can do whatever you want (within extreme limits) because its your wedding. I see nothing wrong with that plan. Some people may view your brother as a junior-groomsman/ring-bearer ... but there's nothing wrong with that, as long as its what you want and not just because he wants to do it!
You can have two maid of honors, but I would definately make sure that one of them is old enough to sign the marriage certificate. In most states, the age to sign a marriage certificate is 18 years of age. Check with your local laws on this as it might be different in your state.
I definately would say that your 13 year old brother is too old to be a ring bearer. Make him a junior groomsman instead and explain to him that he will have a different set of responsibilities. Is he wanting to be the ring bearer because he is wanting to be in the wedding and doesn't know about a junior groomsman? Give him some special responsibilities so he will think that he is helping out with the wedding. Some special responsibilities might include: *** Maybe he can be responsible for lighting all of the candles you will use prior to the ceremony starting ... if that is acceptable with your parents of course.
*** Handing out the wedding programs to the guests as they arrive at the wedding and before being seated.
*** Making sure that the groom, groomsman, and fathers get their bouts.
*** Making sure that the mothers get their coursages.
Good luck and I hope this helps!
2Sulli5606
02-02-2005, 10:35 PM
I also agree with everyone that your sisters are not to young. My sister will be 20 when I get married and she is my Maid of Honor. My brother is going to be one of the groomsmen and he will be 15 when we get married. I feel do whatever you want! After all it is your day :D
smontbri
02-21-2005, 09:44 PM
I don't think there is a problem at all with your two MOHs being your younger sisters. Also, maybe your little brother could be groomsmen or walk with a younger ring bearer or something.
LeAnne
03-16-2005, 08:55 AM
I have no idea whether or not this is appropriate, but perhaps your lil brother could be a groomsman and carry the ring in the same way the best man would if there were no ring bearer, just have him put it on his thumb or in a pocket. That way he can still be responsible for the ring but it won't look out of place like it might if you had a 13 year old carrying a frilly white pillow.
Stephie
03-18-2005, 08:59 PM
HELLO ALL!!
I want to make both my sisters my Maid of Honor but the only problem is they are too young. One of my sister is 19 and the other is 17. i will have a toAlso, one of my sis told me that my lil bro is hoping he is the ringbearer he is 13 and im thinking that is too old for a ringbearer.
I am actually currently one of two maids of honor for my sister's wedding. My twin sister and I are a set ;) and my older sister couldn't split us up and choose one over the other to fill the role so we are both standing into it. I think it works out just fine. We can split up the duties and share the fun. I also don't think 19 and 17 are too young for the spot. If they are who you want there put them there!!!! They will appreciate it and you will have the support you need on your big day.
Stephie
jaws3jaws
04-22-2005, 09:37 AM
Hey everyone! I did not know that there were specific ages for the roles in the wedding? My MOH will be 17 when I get married. Is that ok?
esp1087
04-22-2005, 09:52 AM
Hey everyone! I did not know that there were specific ages for the roles in the wedding? My MOH will be 17 when I get married. Is that ok?
Yes that is fine, except you may have to find someone else to sign your marriage certificate. Check with the clerk's office (I don't know for sure), but you may have to be 18 to sign the certificate. Other than that, I think it will work out great!
Bukolao
01-17-2006, 09:11 PM
HELLO ALL!!
I want to make both my sisters my Maid of Honor but the only problem is they are too young. One of my sister is 19 and the other is 17. i will have a toAlso, one of my sis told me that my lil bro is hoping he is the ringbearer he is 13 and im thinking that is too old for a ringbearer.
There is absolutely nothing wrong in making your sisters your MOH but your 13 year old brother is too old to be a ringbearer. You can make him a "Junior Groomsman" That's wot I did.