Kids at weddings

It's not likely that every child you invite will attend. Some people would prefer not to bring their kids to weddings, especially if there will be alcohol.

Have you thought about limiting it to only the kids in the bridal party if you are concerned with how many kids will attend?

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There is actually only 1 child in the wedding party!

Is it important to you having kids at the wedding? If so, then invite them but for piece of mind maybe just make it adults only. As a guest I know I prefer to drink freely and no worrying about censoring myself around kids but each wedding and person is different.

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Very True, thank you!

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Okay nevermind lol. If it is important to you, then invite them. If it isn't important, I agree with Kristen and make it an adult only wedding!

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That is kindof what im thinking! I want the parents to enjoy their time and not have any worries! thank you!

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Ahhhhh okay. Then I would make it adults only unless you will have kids in the bridal party. Plus less for you both to pay for in regards to food at the reception.

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EXACTLY! thank you!

There are plenty of people who have adult only weddings.

Many couples view weddings as family events like any other get together and others feel children have no business attending. The biggest issues stem from saying 1 or 2 children can attend but the rest have to stay with a sitter instead of keeping it consistent.


But kids love to dance. Older guests love to interact with the kids if they don't get to see them often.
It boils down to what works best for you.

Definitely not having kids at our wedding. I want everyone to feel like the can let loose and relax and not have to run around chasing their kids, or try to keep them quiet during the ceremony, or have to leave early for their bedtime. I’m excited to have a party!!

It has to be what you want. I have families and single moms coming to my wedding so I made it kid friendly. I have activities for them at the reception. Some of my guests are keeping the kids at home, some are not it’s up to you

We hired a babysitter to help out during the wedding. It was made easier because she was the nanny for a friend, so some of the kids knew her.

Mostly the kids stayed with their parents (the oldest kid was 3 1/2, not counting the high schooler), but it was helpful to have a babysitter around to help establish a quiet place and an adult who wasn't trying to party.

We're only allowing immediate family to bring children. This is mainly because his dad and brothers make up his best man and groomsmen and his brothers have children. My family lives all over, so I hardly get to see my little cousins.

I put on our website that we love everyone's kids, but we want our wedding to be their night off.