| Whenever I think of a two year old in a "suit" at a wedding it makes me think Jersey italian trash. Maybe its from watching too many NJ based reality shows but a PP nailed, its "low rent"--next thing is a hummer limo and grooms men all in white suits. jon jon is adorable. |
You shouldn't be so hateful toward two year olds and their clothing. Many people think it is beyond strange to treat a 2 year old like a baby and dress him in a romper. Using the term "low rent" to describe a two year old really indicates who is low rent in this situation. And hint, it isn't the child. |
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I think rompers are a little bit too babyish for a two year old, but the mini-me suit/tux is too grown-up (plus odds are your little one will destroy rented tux and you will have to pay for repairs...BTDT when my little brother was a ring bearer in cousin's wedding).
What is the flower girl, if there is one, wearing? Try to make them at least coordinating/complimentary, and of course ask the bride! Am I the only one that finds it odd that she didn't give you guidance? When is the wedding? Is it soon? This is really cute: http://www.etsy.com/listing/125747804/boys-seersucker-pants-and-matching-bow?ref=sr_gallery_25&ga_search_query=boys+seersucker&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all (although MTO so might not work) Early September wedding maybe?: http://www.etsy.com/listing/158645082/toddler-boys-tan-vest-shorts-or-pants?ref=br_feed_5&br_feed_tlp=kids-category http://www.etsy.com/listing/129784466/boys-tie-and-linen-vest?ref=br_feed_29&br_feed_tlp=kids-category http://www.etsy.com/listing/124388086/boys-vest-and-short-suit-or-pants?ref=br_feed_3&br_feed_tlp=kids-category Super cute and in shorts or pants http://www.etsy.com/listing/158071739/plaid-boys-vest-tanwhiteblue-cotton?ref=br_feed_36&br_feed_tlp=kids-category Maybe too casual but adorable. Could even go with the satin one for a more formal wedding. http://www.etsy.com/listing/156075603/white-satin-boys-vest?ref=related-0 |
I don't think PP's "hatred" was directed at the child... FWIW, I think the same thing when I see adults at weddings in rented tuxedos. Even though I know it's very commonplace, I think it's completely tacky and pretentious. We had a no-tux wedding because we don't move in social circles where most people own tuxedos, and I'm from Europe where nobody but maybe the very upper classes wears them anymore. |
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I got my son a really nice suit when he got picked as the ring bearer for my cousins wedding. It was pretty expensive, but the suit was worth it.
http://www.blacknbianco.com/boys-slim-fit-suit-in-black-dresswear-set/ |
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He's not walking down the aisle
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My 3 year old was the ring bearer for my brother's wedding just last week. Burlington Coat Factory has some adorable black Nautica dress pants in 2T for about $15. White dress shirt was only $8, but it's really thin. I would have bought a more expensive dress shirt had we not been putting a vest/tie over it, so I just stuck with the $8. We got this vest/tie combo from Ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Boys-Toddlers-Satin-Vest-Long-Adjustable-Zipper-Tie-Formal-Suit-COLORS-/251319747601?pt=US_Boys_Clothing&var=&hash=item3a83d30411 My son wears a 3T, so we ordered a 4 and it was a perfect fit.
My son looked freaking adorable! |
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White polo shirt with a collar. Khaki or grey pants. Navy sweater if it's chilly.
Cheap, sensible, sweet. |
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Nor should you be so hateful toward Italians. Or any other group, for that matter. I thought people here were supposed to be intelligent? Wow. OP, ask the bride or the bride's mother (if the mother is involved first hand with planning - if not, just ask the bride). Is this such a difficult rule of thumb for any wedding? I don't understand the need for so many wedding question posts. Nor do I understand the reluctance to ask any host of any party, celebration, event or wedding - of their preference. Is this not common sense to most people? |
| PP here. It is hilarious when anyone here pretends to know anything about etiquette. Of all of the formal events I have attended, this is the absolute last place I would ask. |
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For a WEDDING? Really? |
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All - there is a middle road between a jon-jon and a 3-piece suit. They are called shorts. http://www.etsy.com/listing/152270397/full-outfit-of-shorts-bowtie-hat?ref=sr_gallery_16&ga_search_query=ring+bearer+outfit&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_ref=auto1&ga_search_type=all |
| I bet OP decided what to dress him in already, since the wedding was months ago. |