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Savvy October 2019

Is It rude to not have nieces/nephews at an adults only wedding?

Elizabeth, on June 15, 2019 at 10:30 AM Posted in Family and Relationships 1 9
We are 4 months away from our wedding, and we made the decision to have no children at it a year and a half ago. This decision was made with both our parents input saying it would be fine if no kids could attend.
Yesterday, my mother asked about having our niece in the wedding for photos.. and flipped out when we basically said no. We had discussed our niece when we made the decision to not have kids (1.5 years ago), and my mother in law said it would be no problem and not to worry about not having her there. NOW, she’s going to try to guilt trip us into it. She mentioned having someone drop the child off for pictures (since that’s what she really wants, her to be in photos she could frame). However, I’m a little wary of having someone drop off a 2 year old within a 5 min window of doing family photos, at our destination venue then taking them back right after. I worry it’s a recipe for disaster and we said no kids... right?!

i’d like to hear your guys’ thoughts? Are we being ridiculous? Or should we consider it?
My biggest annoyance is why this is just now being brought up after I have told many of my very close friends they couldn’t bring their children to our destination wedding - which is no easy feat to find childcare for.

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Latest activity by Judith, on June 16, 2019 at 7:19 AM
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    Savvy October 2019
    Elizabeth ·
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    Edit: mother in law - i have no problem standing up to my own family. But as you know in laws are tricky
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    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    They're not acting as ring bearer and flower girl right? If they are then I'd say let them but if they're not then I'd say stick by your ground. They could be suggesting it cause the photos would be adorable with cute little kids but if this has always been adults only then it's ok not to do it.
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    Savvy October 2019
    Elizabeth ·
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    Hi melle,
    no they aren’t. We planned for no kids and now my in laws are acting like we don’t care about family because we’re saying no. Thank you!
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    That would be extremely rude for the parents to bring kids just for a photo opp! Plus, I could see kids whining about staying then MIL saying “Oh just let them stay for the wedding.” Have your FH tell your MIL no.

    Side note: it chaps my hide when I read family members wanting to use a couple’s wedding as a family reunion (inviting family not invited), scheduling time during a wedding for their own family photo session, etc. I want to scream in my head, “Then host your own expensive party & do whatever you want!” Big hugs to anyone with family drama! 🤗
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  • Jess
    Super September 2019
    Jess ·
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    Stand your ground! This is your wedding so you're decision! If you don't want any children there then that's the final decision. No one should guilt trip you into anything for your own wedding! If this is your in law can your FS say anything to the parent to maybe set it straight that no children will be there and that's final? Hope everything works out for you!

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  • Kelly
    VIP October 2020
    Kelly ·
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    You asked a year ago and they said no. Tell them you already made the choice and you are changing your choice now.
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    Savvy October 2019
    Elizabeth ·
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    Thank you guys for not making me feel crazy. FMIL and family are making me feel like a horrible person for saying no, or even thinking it. Saying things like “it’s not okay to alienate only one person in the family” and “there will be consequences”
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    Super July 2020
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    No means no. Sorry FMIL. You can take non-pro pictures with the niece in your dress another time if it's really that important. You're not crazy at all.
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    Judith ·
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    The pictures of a wedding are to show the couple, party, and guests who were there. Importing her just for photos is a bad idea to begin with. That it was discussed, and now Mom is insisting, is bad behavior on her part. Most photographer's are available year round. Mom can hire one on another occasion.
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