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Jennifer
Dedicated October 2014

Getting married and we already have a child

Jennifer, on July 18, 2013 at 12:25 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 16

Is anyone else out there getting married and already have a child together? My FH and I have a 3 year old daughter. We joke that we have proven that no one else can stand either of us for so long so we might as well make it official. We also tell people we were just waiting for her to be old enough to be the flower girl Smiley laugh The only person I was really worried about approving when we had her was my grandmother who said, "I think it's wonderful--babies look so cute dressed up for weddings!" Haha--no pressure there!

Anyways, what's your experience been like? Ins, outs, ups, and downs? Any problems with other people? Any great ideas when getting married with a (by the wedding) 4 year old?

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Latest activity by Jennifer, on July 18, 2013 at 5:19 PM
  • We'llAlwaysHaveParis
    Master November 2013
    We'llAlwaysHaveParis ·
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    My kids will be 6 and 5 when we get married (second marriage).

    My kids are loving the whole process and can't wait to be in the wedding. I imagine the day of my 5 year old will get shy, but with her cousin (RB) and her sister with her she'll do just fine.

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  • Catrapoin
    Expert November 2014
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    I have two kids from my previous marriage (ages 4 and 2) and my daughter (4) is sooo excited! She loves parties, she loves FH, and she gets a new "princess dress"! For us it's a little difference, since we are merging two families (so having some unity stuff and other little things that include the kids), but I think your daughter will love it!

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  • Abby
    Super September 2013
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    We have a 3 year old boy together. Our families have been nothing but supportive through everything. Fh didnt propose until last september but we and our families all agreed we didnt need to rush a wedding just because of a baby.

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  • FutureMrsP
    Master October 2014
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    I have a 10 yo -

    We havent had any problems with getting our son involved in the wedding - he wants to pick out a cake and he also chose an ice cream sundae bar for the reception - i'm thinking too much sugar!

    I know he is a little older than yours but we are doing this for the 5 kids at the wedding (ages 4, 6, 7, and 10) - we are giving them all "wedding survival kits" - coloring books, crayons, washable markers, paper, little crafting supplies, the boys are getting matchbox cars, 'photobooth props (glasses, mustaches, lips, etc) - to keep them entertained during the reception.

    Since all 5 kids at the wedding are either family, soon to be family or might as well be family - my FH and I are hiring a sitter to take them back to the hotel after the dinner/cake/ice cream and maybe an hour of dancing (so right around 8pm) - so their parents can have some adult time...we know it isn't necessary but it is our favor to them for being in the wedding

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  • Brivinah
    Devoted December 2014
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    FH and I have a 2y/o daughter together. She'll be 3 by the wedding. She's also one of my flower girls(total of 3). We didn't rush to get married either FH asked me to marry him back in January, our stories are pretty similar :-). I think it's awesome to have you children be apart of your wedding. Later on down the line, they'll see that Mommy and Daddy are not perfect, yes we had you before marriage and that's ok! You just cant do the same thing! :-) I can't wait to see her in all white!

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  • C
    Just Said Yes August 2013
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    We have a 3.5 year old daughter and an 18 month old son, the flower girl and ringbearer Smiley smile I'm very excited to see them all dressed up!

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  • Mrs2B
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    I have a 2 year old son from a previous relationship, and I'm due anyday now with FH and I's daughter. Smiley smile

    Daughter will be about 20 months old when we get married, and son will be 4. Our flower girl and ringbearer!

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  • Marisa-in-Love
    Master July 2014
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    I have a 5 year old son (today is his birthday!!) from a previous relationship, but FH has been in his life since he was 2. My son calls him Justin-Daddy. He is so excited about the wedding. He is going to be the ring bearer, but he has offered to walk me down the aisle (which he saw when watching My Fair Wedding with me) since I don't have a father, so that (and I quote) "You won't need to be scared to go alone, Mommy." Smiley laugh Kids are wonderful!

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  • Singing Diva
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    Hubby and I have a little girl and she was 10 months old on our wedding date. (We conceived her the weekend he proposed...i know ...TMI) :-). When I got preggo my mom tried to pressure me to get married before our baby was born, but I just didnt listen. I didnt want to be pregnant in my wedding gown.

    Our baby girl was in our wedding! Everyone loved it and her :-)

    We had several family members look after her during the reception which was a great help. She spent the night over her aunties house the evening of our wedding and while we were on our honeymoon. We packed up her clothes, diapers, milk, extra car seat, etc and took it to her aunties house the day before the wedding.



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  • Marlina A.
    Master September 2013
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    I met my husband when I was pregnant of my 3rd child. My friends and family supported us and gave a lot of credit and respect to my husband for staying with us. His family (his mother) wanted to die when she found out. But she met my kids whom are very awesome I should say, and she sees I am a great mother and that I love her son dearly. Every one has no other choice to respect it, even if they dont want to accept it. They will be part of the wedding. My daughter will be walked down with the JR BM and will be wearing a tiara. My boys will walk me down the aisle and they will all join for a sand ceremony.

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  • aspiecat
    Expert November 2013
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    My DS was 14 months old when his father and I married, and although I had to look after him the whole time (although during the ceremony his paternal grandfather cuddled him while he reached out for mummy the whole time - that was one fast ceremony LOL). I didn't mind attending to him throughout the reception as he is my child and my responsibility before he's anyone else's (not criticising anyone who has friends/family help look after bub during their reception - this was my choice).

    DS will be 14 once more - only in years! - when FH and I tie the knot. DS will give me away and act as best man. Hmmm...I wonder if that means he gives two speeches! LOL

    I should add that although my FILs were a bit sceptical of the success of the relationship between their son and me (Marlina R., I hear you!), they soon warmed to me and absolutely adored DS on sight and think of him as their grandson already!

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  • Michele
    Super July 2013
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    I have 2 sons (7 & 9) from previous marriage and FH and I have a 2 yr old together. They are my RB and FG. I am also doing a sand ceremony that will include them. The boys got to pick their favorite colors, so it won't match wedding colors, but it is them. I also have a sitter for them so she can do everything and I can enjoy, they are leaving after dinner and going back to the hotel

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  • Lillian
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    I have 2 kids (almost 4 & 6) with my FH and an older son who's 11 from a previous relationship. My 2 youngest r going to be the FG and RB and my oldest is going to be his Best man. So it all works out! Your child will be perfect for your day!

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  • Latrice
    Devoted October 2013
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    We have two girls together they'll be 4 and 9 months at the wedding and he has a 7 year old. we always got the "what are you waiting for' but our timing turned out perfect...

    @singing diva that's exactly what I'm trying to do with my baby I can't find a wagon Smiley sad

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  • Tiffany
    Devoted September 2013
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    When I married my first husband, we had a 10-month old.

    It was hard, her being so little. She wasn't walking yet, and wanted me to hold her the whole time.

    My now 7 year old will be my maid of honor. She's totally into planning the whole thing for me down to the last detail. I can't set anything in stone until I have her approval. And she adores FH.

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  • Jennifer
    Dedicated October 2014
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    Love the wagon pics! So great hearing everyones experiences!

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