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Loto03876
January 2020

Fh's Sister & sil Are Upset About Children's Rule

Loto03876, on August 2, 2019 at 11:02 AM

Posted in Family and Relationships 35

So, my FH and I decided to have no children under 6 at our wedding. We made this rule because 2 of his nephews are absolute DESTROYERS and their mother allows them to do whatever they want. We chose the age 6 because that age won't split any families up. FH has a large family (he's the last of 9),...
So, my FH and I decided to have no children under 6 at our wedding. We made this rule because 2 of his nephews are absolute DESTROYERS and their mother allows them to do whatever they want. We chose the age 6 because that age won't split any families up. FH has a large family (he's the last of 9), so having an adult-only is out of the question for us and this was our best option. Also, we do want our nieces and nephews there because it'll break some of their hearts if they found out they couldn't come.

Anyway, so his sister (the one with the destroyers lol) and his SIL were complaining about the rule and tried to suggest that we pay for a babysitter. You can call me what you want, but I didn't hesitate to say HELLLL NOOOO. Now I would have if my wedding was far but my wedding is local and is just a short drive. I am even having a Sunday wedding because they believe that the sabbath is on Saturday.
And what's crazy, the ones that are making the demands aren't even close with my FH and only talk to him when they need something. His own sister didn't claim FH as her brother for the majority of his childhood because he has a different dad. Like, you've got to be out of your whole mind.
Also, the sister's own husband is not going to the wedding because he doesn't participate in anything family-related, so why not have him watch his own kids? And his SIL has plenty of local family members that already watch her child now, so what makes my wedding day any different? Chile, I cannot.

Anyway, what are your thoughts? I'm not gonna budge and pay because they have 10+ months to figure it out lol but I would still like to hear your thoughts 😁.

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  • Katie
    Super November 2019
    Katie ·
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    Kids will be bad regardless the age. I attended a cousins wedding a couple years ago and the middle school age kids acted crazy and played football in the reception room resulting in two centerpieces with floating candles getting broken and water going everywhere. Their parents were apart of the wedding party and were enjoying the reception while paying no attention to their kids. Our wedding has no age limit on kids, but to each their own.
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  • Allaura
    Devoted April 2021
    Allaura ·
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    Like I said to each their own lol 🤷🏽‍♀️
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  • Tara
    Dedicated August 2020
    Tara ·
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    I think having an age limit is fine, your wedding your rules. We aren't having kids at our wedding in general, which isn't a big deal since there aren't many babies/kids anyway. Of course people might be upset, but you're giving them months and months to work out the babysitting situation so I wouldn't feel bad.

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  • Florida Marlins
    Expert October 2017
    Florida Marlins ·
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    Are other nieces and nephews of your hubby being invited? I would think this would cause hurt feelings. If my sister's kids were invited to our brother's wedding but mine were not, that would be odd.

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  • Melissa
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    Melissa ·
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    I am 100% with you on this. You have set an age limit for a reason and you said it was more than just their kids excluded. The fact that their father is not going to the wedding is perfect for him to watch his own kids and you should not have to provide a babysitter at all. I would stick to your guns and make sure that FH does as well. It’s your day, not theirs. We are excluding all kids under 16 at ours and we have not had a single complaint about not being able to bring kids. One of FH cousin said she was having a hard time finding a sitter, but that’s her responsibility, not ours.
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  • B
    Dedicated November 2019
    Bethany ·
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    I think it's completely reasonable for you to set an age limit. I don't believe that it has to be all kids or none. And kids 5 and under often have more potty accidents and tantrums and just need more attention in general. It's your wedding, you should invite who you want, and it does not sound like you're putting anyone in a situation that makes it difficult to find childcare. People will complain no matter what you do, so stick to your guns.

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  • M
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    Michelle ·
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    You don't have to pay for a sitter but it needs to be no kids period unless they're in the wedding party. It's not fair that some people can bring their kids and some can't.

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  • Jennifer
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    Jennifer ·
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    I agree with you 100%. It is your day and you don't want kids that will destroy your venue there! I also agree that the kids' dad can watch them if he wouldn't come anyway, the sister is being dramatic for attention.

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  • W
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    Willow ·
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    Your age limit is quite generous, and you took care to not break up any families. These people sound so entitled. Hopefully they don't come at all.
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
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    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    I feel this way too.

    It’s pretty clear with an “Under 6” age restriction who you’re trying to exclude. Hence, the drama.
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  • Bella
    Dedicated September 2020
    Bella ·
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    I think it’s completely fine! First off, it’s your wedding so do whatever works for you! But it is very reasonable to have an age limit. Kids under 6 in any case are a lot to handle. No one is going to agree with everything you choose but the best part of your wedding is that it’s not up to them 🤷‍♀️ Hope it all works out! 😊
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  • Carol
    Devoted October 2019
    Carol ·
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    You and your FH are in agreement for what you want on your wedding day and that is all that matters. It doesn't sound like any close relationships are in jeopardy, which is usually everyone's argument against age limits for kids, so stick to your decision!
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  • Renee
    Super October 2020
    Renee ·
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    I agree with your decision. If her kids are as bad as you say, I wouldn't want them there either. Setting this rule, you don't have to say "hey can you find a sitter for your kids bc they destroy everything", which would have hurt feelings and caused a more problems.
    I also like the fact that you made sure you didn't split up any families with this age. I've seen other posts where that has happened. Lots of people dont have toddlers or babies at their weddings so again, I see nothing wrong with this
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  • Jeanie
    Super February 2020
    Jeanie ·
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    Stick to your guns. Someone is always going to be mad about something, so may as well make it for something you actually care about. I don’t want a bunch of kids at my wedding, so they are all banned except for my son and three other kids. I’m a little older, so almost everyone I know has kids, and I don’t love the kids any less because I don’t want them there. Don’t let anyone guilt you into allowing their kids or you g for a sitter. They arrange a sitter if they were going anywhere else, so why is this such a big deal?
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  • Wendy
    Dedicated April 2020
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    You're absolutely right! You do not need to provide childcare, especially since it is a local wedding for them! Geez, some people!
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