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Just Said Yes September 2015

Inviting kids? Yes or No.

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Jaime, on February 27, 2015 at 1:35 PM

I need some help! My fiance and I are having a hard time agreeing on this subject. I am having a later weddings. Reception will start around 530/6. I have been to many wedding where having kids allowed have almost ruined it. They scream and yell during ceremony and then run crazy at reception. I feel pretty strongly that it's not an event for children, there will he alcohol and dancing and a late night. However I have family out of town that may have to bring there children, in order to make my wedding day. My other half seems to think children make the day more special and it's cute to see them. I'm torn because I know it can cause problems and allowing kids to come can really bump up your numbers and cost more.... What do other brides think?

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Devoted May 2015
sweller15 · on March 2, 2015 at 9:30 PM
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All weddings I've been to have had children. I think they are adorable to watch out there dancing and always have a good time, plus those will children will probably leave early or arrange for sitters for the children by a certain time so then you get a more adult reception later in the evening.
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Super March 2015
Charla · on March 2, 2015 at 9:41 PM
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No children for us. At least under 13. The only guest under 21 we're inviting are 1st cousins.
I think it depends on the tone of your big day. If it's very laid back and family friendly children might not be a big deal but for late night formal or party atmosphere weddings children need to stay home. They can drop the tone and change the way guest interact.
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Master April 2015
alyshadanielle · on March 2, 2015 at 9:46 PM
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The only children who will be at our wedding are our nieces & nephews. There will be about 10 of them. No friends or other family have small children so it worked out perfectly. I wouldn't want other people's kids there because I don't know how their manners are.
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Devoted October 2015
Love is not a pissing match · on March 3, 2015 at 6:40 AM
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I had the same problem. We didn't want kids for a lot of the same reasons and because my sister is not really responsible and I didn't want her 5 kids there running around like crazy. But we got push back from both sides of the family so we decided immediate family only can bring children (adds about 8 to our list) so I'm hoping it will be fine. Another option is an age? We had originally said 14 and up unless party of the bridal party (my nephew is 5 and is our ring bearer). Obviously we caved on that but it's an option. Remember though its your day!
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