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Including my son in the wedding

I am getting married for the 2nd time, my fiance has never been married before. I have a son from my previous marriage. My idea to include him was to have him escort me down the aisle. He will be 9 when we get married. We plan to have him stand next to the Best Man. We plan to let him carry the rings. My friend's kids will be the flower girl and ring bearer (but not carry real rings.) I figure when we walk back down the aisle, he can escort the flowergirl and ring bearer. What I am trying to do is figure out something we can call my son's role. To call him best man doesn't really fit, I personally don't care for the idea of junior brides/grooms. I thought about calling him the Best Boy or Best Kid, but that doesn't sound right either. Do you have any creative ideas? Thanks for you help.

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Re: [ballgirlsp] Including my son in the wedding [In reply to]

Dear Including Son,

Since we are making this up as we go, which by the way, I love the idea, perhaps he be called an "attendant". He is escorting you, so he is an escort. But, he is also a groomsman. So, it just seems appropriate that he be called an attendant. This is just an idea and you can definitely call him something else.

I wouldn't call him a best boy. That just doesn't seem right.

Best wishes,
Rebecca Black, Etiquette Consultant
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(This post was edited by Et.byRebecca on Jan 18, 2006, 10:34 AM)