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The Best Ring Bearer Outfits for a Summer Wedding

The Best Ring Bearer Outfits for a Summer Wedding

By Elizabeth Swanson

May 22, 2018

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Keep your ring bearer comfortable in one of these suits or sets.

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White, pale blue, khaki, linen, seersucker—those are the shades and fabrics that are always in style for a summer ring bearer. Although you can never go wrong asking your ring bearer to wear a suit, that's not your only option. You can also dress your young attendant in shorts and suspenders or a dress pants a short-sleeved button down. The important thing to remember is that this little guy needs to be comfortable. When the temps are high and the sun is shining, it's important to dress your ring bearer in something light and breathable—and preferably with layers.

Here, we've pulled together a selection of our favorite summer ring bearer outfits. Best of all, we found attire options that work for many different wedding styles and venues. If you're hosting a semi-formal daytime wedding, especially one that's on the water, try Brooks Brothers' seersucker suit. For young ring bearers, a suspenders-and-shorts set, like Florence Eiseman's, will have him adorably stealing the show. (There's also a matching pale blue dress for little girls, so your ring bearer and flower girl can be perfectly coordinated.) White or pale blue suits, which won't get quite so hot in the sun, are great choices for more laid-back celebrations.

Hosting a formal event? Don't worry: Darker colors still work, but are best used when the fabric is lighter. J.Crew's navy suit, in a breathable stretch cotton, is a great choice for a more formal party. If you're open to the idea of something a bit less traditional, look to Boden's overall set, or the striped option from Pili Carrera.

For more summer ring bearer fashion inspiration, click through here to see outfits we love for this time of year.

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Pepa & Co.

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Pepa & Co. White Double-Breasted Peter Pan Collar Silk Shirt, and Teal Linen Knickerbockers, from $124.21, pepaandcompany.com

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H&M

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H&M Shirt with Bow Tie and Shorts, $29.99, hm.com

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Luli & Me

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Luli & Me Blue Suspender Pants Set, $69, luliandme.com

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J. Crew

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J. Crew Unstructured "Ludlow" Suit Jacket in Cotton, $98, jcrew.com

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Brooks Brothers

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Brooks Brothers Seersucker Two-Button Suit Jacket, $179.50, and Suit Pants, $69.50, brooksbrothers.com

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Pili Carrera

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Pili Carrera "Ticking" Striped Suspender Trousers with Blouse, $149, bergdorfgoodman.com

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Nautica

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Nautica Heather Poplin Vest Set, $64.50, macys.com

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Zara

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Zara "Habanero" Suit Jacket, $59.90, zara.com

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Pili Carrera

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Pili Carrera Bubble Suspender Trousers with Polka Dot Blouse, $149, bergdorfgoodman.com

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Florence Eiseman

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Florence Eiseman Eton Fine Wale Pique Suit, $132, neimanmarcus.com

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Brooks Brothers

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Brooks Brothers Cotton Twill Two-Button Suit Jacket, $179.50, and Cotton Twill Suit Pants, $69.50, brooksbrothers.com