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Candis , on October 25, 2017 at 5:40 PM

My fiance and I decided that we did not want children at our wedding or reception but my family is from out of town and cannot leave their children at home. This is causing a problem because I feel like I'm being forced to add children. Has anyone else had to deal with this situation? What did you...

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VIP November 2017
MoreMoore · on October 25, 2017 at 9:26 PM
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Totally not your circus or monkeys. Hold your ground if you don't want kids there.
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Champion August 2017
Mrsbdg · on October 25, 2017 at 9:47 PM
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I can't say it any better than @MoreMoore said!

I dislike children and just held strong to my conviction if people tried to RSVP with their children.
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VIP October 2018
Sara P. · on October 25, 2017 at 9:57 PM
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I didn't want children at ours either but FH thought it was rude. So we are compromising and inviting children of close family only.
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Just Said Yes December 2017
Olivia · on October 25, 2017 at 10:03 PM
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people do travel with their kids to non kid weddings. I'm a babysitter, and I once babysat five kids from several families who were attending a wedding.
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Super August 2018
SweetAugustBride · on October 25, 2017 at 10:08 PM
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If you don't want kids at the wedding, then don't invite them. Like PP said, just expect some declines. You have some time still so, your guests have time to find a sitter.
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Elizabeth · on October 25, 2017 at 10:08 PM
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I don't know any parent who would leave their young child with a total stranger hired by a bride/groom, especially off-site. Not a single one.

Also, don't listen to anyone telling you that if they want to be there, they will be. That's just naive.

Part of getting married is making choices. You made one in not allowing children. Now you have to accept that some people will decline the invite. Accept that and go on to other things if you don't want to compromise.
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