Holding/carrying the ring

[wiseguide]

I was a best man at a wedding once and was given the duty of holding the rings during the wedding ceremony, after which I handed them to the priest during the wedding vows.

The problem was, I had forgotten where I put them, so it took a minute for me to find them. Fortunately I don't think anyone even noticed.

But it bothers me that (1) I didn't prepare for it better, or that (2) the groom didn't prepare me for it better. Sure, it was my responsibility, but the cost of the rings was really the groom's. I wouldn't have had to pay if they got lost.

It bothers me that tuxedos don't have a good, secure way of carrying something valuable.

I think if I were to do it again I would spend more time planning this small, but crucial, service.

Does anyone have any stories/suggestions of their own? Thanks.

 

[FatBurger]

Heh, a "best man's" tuxedo with a special pocket for the ring? Not a bad idea at all.

The best spot to stash a wedding ring would be under the best man's toupee

 

[Sign Of The Fish Burger]

I will certainly make sure, whoever stand up with my fiance will be a very responsible person, or else he's not going anywheres near the rings. LOL

 

[wiseguide]

Perhaps a new custom could be created where the best man wears a cord (string, chain) around his neck, which contains a small bag containing the ring.

 

[PurpleBunny]

Or, if there is no ring bearer, keep 'em on the flower girl's basket... or tied to the maid of honor's bouquet... just make sure they're securely attached!

 

[flounder7786]

at a wedding i just recently went to...the best man pretended to forget the ring, to freak everyone out...it was really funny though, even though, if i were the two getting married, i would have been upset because this was our special day, and to make a joke like that would NOT be funny

 

[refusethemark]

Are you sure he pretended?? Or was he just pretending that he pretended cause he really DID forget and wanted to keep from being embarrassed?? lol

 

[Sign Of The Fish Burger]

Perhaps a new custom could be created where the best man wears a cord (string, chain) around his neck, which contains a small bag containing the ring.

With a lock and key JUST incase