The wedding ring bowl for Bride and Groom
There are so many accessories to buy and etiquette details to consider when organising a wedding. So what is the significance of the Ring Bearer and what accessories are required to fulfil the role? Ring Bearer
The wedding party is often chosen by the Bride and Groom to show their respect to the ones who mean the most in their lives and make them feel apart of the wedding. Often these duties are filled by friends and/or family and in more formal weddings the Bridal Party is often much larger incorporating extras such as the flower girl or Ring Bearer, both adorable additions to any wedding party as they are often children aged between 3-6. Whilst there is no set number of Bridesmaids or Groomsmen, there is only ONE Ring Bearer.
Since the wedding rings in Western cultures symbolise the eternal love and commitment of the Bride and Groom given within the marriage ceremony, the symbolic wedding ring is usually made of precious metals and plays a significant role in the ceremony itself in terms of blessing and bonding the marriage. The giving of the rings is traditionally highlighted by the Ring Bearer as the rings are tied to a decorative cushion or pillow and is held out in front of the chosen participant to emphasize this significance of the rings as an offering.
The wedding ring bearer dates back from the Roman and Egyptian old traditions when a crude cloth was used to carry silver and gold stones as gifts for the Bride and Groom but become more established in Christian cultures in the early Victorian era with the emergence of middle class wealth to display their riches. Today, a pillow carries the wedding rings, however in recent years, the rings are often replaced by fake rings, and the real rings are entrusted with the Best Man. Even if the ring bearer may just be for display, it is still regarded as an important duty within the day’s events.
The ring bearing pillow or cushion is often embellished and embroidered with a personalised message like the date of the wedding, a special saying like “To Have and To Hold”, or even a poem. Varying styles are also available, for instance a colour is often chosen to match the Bridesmaids, the style may reflect the theme of the wedding or season in which the wedding takes place, whilst the Ring Bearer, usually a boy, is dressed to match the Groomsmen in a formal suit or tuxedo.
Another trend in recent years, when the couple don’t have someone to fit the human role of the ring bearer is to incorporate their pet, usually dogs or cats fitted with a harness or strap with which to tie the cushion to the back of the neck for all the wedding guests to see the rings as the animal trots down the aisle. Though not everyone’s cup of tea.
The Ring Bearing cushion or pillow, in my opinion is now a little outdated and therefore open to more contemporary concepts such as the new wedding ring bowl. A contemporary alternative in fine silver can be personalised and even imprinted to reflect the style of the wedding and is designed as a delicate souvenir to be cherished as a reminder of a special occasion, like an Anniversary.precious jewellery
The wedding ring bowl has 2 holes to thread a ribbon which in turn secures the wedding rings for the wedding day and can also be made into a small loop style handle for the ring bearer to carry down the aisle. The wedding ring bowl is also a very practical wedding keepsake which can later be used on the bedside table to the Groom to not only embrace an item of importance such as wedding ring, if he so chooses to take it off for some reason, but if it has the date of the occasion, remains as a reminder for wedding Anniversaries.
As the wedding ring bowl is also made with precious metal in a more contemporary style, and like the cushion can be personalised in the line with current trends of today with sentimental words like the date of the wedding, a poem or whatever message the Bride choses. The personalised wedding ring bowl may even be given by the Mother-of-the-Bride or M-O-T-Groom as an extra gift to show respect and approval of the union.personalised jewellery
A personalised wedding ring bowl hand-sculpted in .999 fine silver is a truly sincere memento of two hearts joining to be treasured forever whilst adding a fresh and sophisticated touch befitting more discerning weddings.
