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Just Said Yes August 2020

Invitation Question

Kay, on June 24, 2020 at 9:50 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 5
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We have a few guest that will be attending with babies/small children. Our venue says we don’t need to count children under 5 in our head count because they will be free.
When I’m sending out invites and put X seats reserved in your honor, do I put down the number including the babies? I want to make it clear that they’re invited, but it feels weird to say I’m reserving a seat for a baby, especially for one that will spend most of the time being held or in a carrier.

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Latest activity by Laquita, on June 24, 2020 at 10:20 PM
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    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    I would still do so because you need to know if the baby is coming. If they are in a carrier, there still needs to be space at the table and possibly a chair if it's an infant in a bucket seat or a child who has outgrown a carrier. The parents may also opt to find a babysitter and not even bring the little one, which eliminates the need for space at that table.
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  • Jasmine
    Master August 2021
    Jasmine ·
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    I agree with Hannah. Putting the name of the baby will ensure that you can accommodate accordingly
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    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I agree with pp - definitely do so.

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    Master October 2022
    Jana ·
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    Put the name on the invite. Many people view weddings as family events but they still utilize the extra seat given them. Once the kids outgrow the carrier, they're pretty independent wanting a chair to themselves.
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  • Laquita
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    Laquita ·
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    I would say yes because people do need to know their kids are invited & you would need to know if the kid (s) are coming in order to accommodate seats. I'd say to really say a seat is reserved for a child who sits in their own chair, like 4 or 5 year old doesn't sit in their parent's lap. Parents would need to be certain you are counting their kids/have a spot for them.

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