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Just Said Yes September 2020

Baby Seating at Reception

Jenna, on May 18, 2020 at 6:53 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 6

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We have decided to make our wedding an "Adult Only" event. With exception of wedding party (flower girl, ring barer). I do have a cousin that refuses to let anyone watch her 2 year old and will more than likely still come to the wedding even though I entered into the conversation that it will be adult only. My main question is, do I need to assign a seat for the child OR assume that the parents will bring the highchair/hold the child through out the reception? I feel like its a silly questions but we are SUPER tight with RSVP's and I'm totally stressing about all available seats.

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Latest activity by Amazing, on May 19, 2020 at 12:19 AM

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Karla · on May 18, 2020 at 7:12 PM
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I invited kids and made sure to ask anyone with kids under the age of three if they needed a high chair. Only my cousin took me up on the high chair. All the other kids had their own regular chair. Regardless of the seat or high chair, each kid had their own place setting— charger, gold flatware, glass goblet and all.
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Ashshaw2022 · on May 18, 2020 at 7:16 PM
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Sounds a little frusterating that the family member is still going to bring the toddler, I would see if the toddler still uses a highchair if so see if your venue can help out with one if not then I would see if she can sit in her own chair, it's hard because I have a toddler who sits in a regular chair and is a little too big for my lap but everyone is diffrent
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Natalie · on May 18, 2020 at 7:19 PM
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Because you are being so clear about your wedding being adults only, I would only make accommodations for the two children in the wedding party. Setting out another chair, etc. will indicate that your cousin’s child was invited and expected to be there.
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Megan · on May 18, 2020 at 10:19 PM
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I agree with PP. It could also make other feel as if you didn’t want their children there but we’re okay with this child. And nobody wants that drama on your day! Continue with place settings assuming the kid is staying home and if not let the parents deal with it 🤷‍♀️
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Kerin · on May 18, 2020 at 11:12 PM
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PP took the words right out of my mouth!
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Amazing · on May 19, 2020 at 12:19 AM
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Tell them that you said no kids and it's not gonna be sweat off your back if they break that, so any issues they need to work it out. Cant really kick them out at the door without a big family upheaval, so let them do them and if its inconvenience for them, they created it. I get not wanting to leave them to some stranger before they can somewhat take car of themselves and speak for themselves, but they are the parents to worry about this issue, not you.
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