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Kids at wedding

Jennifer, on May 15, 2019 at 2:14 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 5

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Hi everyone, I’m in a bit of a pickle... I would rather not have children at our reception except my soon to be step daughter, my side of the family is in full agreement we usually don’t have children to these types of events except if there are children in the bridal party. My fiancé and I thought about just our nieces and nephews but that adds up to 8 kids under the age of 7.. Then I feel obligated to have my MOH kids ( I am god mother to one of them). We are torn on what to do and do we make exceptions for some kids. And if we do how do you draw the line of who can and what do kids do at a wedding? It’s a Friday night wedding also.

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Latest activity by Future Mrs. K, on May 15, 2019 at 9:17 AM

Super May 2019
Nafisah · on May 15, 2019 at 2:24 AM
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If you're anti-child reception, I would keep the count to just the children in the wedding party. It cuts the hassle out of worrying about feelings being hurt.
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Savvy June 2019
Heather · on May 15, 2019 at 4:47 AM
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Does your fiancé want a child-free reception as well? If so, I'd just continue with no kids other than your soon to be step daughter (and any bridal party members, if applicable). Even in the cases of a child-free wedding, I think most people understand that the couple's child is an exception.
If the problem is that he wants to make exceptions, I would do it by category. If you're going to invite one niece/nephew, invite them all. Even if the uninvited kids are too young to understand exclusion, their parents will, and that's probably not worth the strife.
Overall, it's a personal choice. Child-free weddings are fairly common these days!
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Savvy October 2019
Andrea · on May 15, 2019 at 8:25 AM
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Were aren’t having any kids except for our nieces and nephews (4) and our entire bridal party has a combined total of 12.

People will understand. It’s a hassle to find a babysitter but everyone will be able to relax and let loose for a night. Parents night out. Most of our guests are excited for a night away - at least that’s what they’ve told us.
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Master June 2019
Danielle · on May 15, 2019 at 8:54 AM
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The best thing to do for kid free weddings is to keep it completely kid free, that way things don't get complicated.
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VIP June 2019
Future Mrs. K · on May 15, 2019 at 9:17 AM
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Exactly this
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