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Kids or no kids??(ideas)

Damonica, on January 7, 2020 at 4:41 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 9

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Hi everyone! I first want to just go ahead and thank everyone for the opinions you’re about to give. Second, okay so I have 2 kids so of course kids are welcomed at the wedding but what about the reception? There are many kids in the family on both my side and my FH’s side. So I know it would be extremely hard for everyone to get a sitter and I don’t want anyone to feel like”their kids can’t come” because I love all kids and would love for them to come but I also feel like a reception wouldn’t be so kid friendly. So do I just hire a few people to babysit, get a special area for kids, or what?! I’m so lost 😂🤦🏽‍♀️

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Latest activity by Lena, on January 8, 2020 at 8:43 AM

Legend July 2019
MrsD · on January 7, 2020 at 4:46 PM
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We invited full families to our wedding and had 6 kids under 3. Our venue had a kids room so we hired a nanny service (insured & licensed) that the venue had used before to hangout in there. They put a movie on, had games, etc. We sent a small insert with invites to families with kids under 12 just to let them know about the room if they wanted to use it, and what the kids meal would be. It was 100% optional. We sat kids by their parents at the wedding, so they would behave more (not a fan of kids tables). Most the kids got bored or tired and hung out in the kids room at some point or another throughout the night!
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Savvy April 2021
Damonica · on January 7, 2020 at 4:49 PM
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Wow! That’s an amazing idea! I most definitely will ask the venues about extra rooms and start looking for nannies! Thanks for sharing your experience!❤️
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Jennifer · on January 7, 2020 at 5:41 PM
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I love the idea of hiring a babysitter. I feel like this allows for a night out for everyone but also gives the parents a break.
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Michaela · on January 7, 2020 at 5:58 PM
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I think kids are so fun at wedding. Most kids love to dance! Most kids will leave early anyways, so you'll have plenty of adult time. It's extra nice to have a separate room for them.. but ultimately you shouldn't feel like you have to find accommodations for other people's kids. They will figure it out
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Kimberly · on January 7, 2020 at 6:26 PM
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I recently saw on one of those wedding TV that the couple had the kids do an activity together for the bride and groom. They had a giant banner with black and white coloring book like text saying “Congratulations [Bride Name] and [Groom]!” The kids colored each letter and presented it in the middle of the dance floor as a present for the couple. It was so cute, the kids loved it and were occupied for about an hour giving the parents a break and a special moment for everyone.
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Savvy April 2021
Damonica · on January 7, 2020 at 7:17 PM
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Yesss I was thinking the same thing!
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Savvy April 2021
Damonica · on January 7, 2020 at 7:17 PM
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Omgggg that’s soooo sweet!
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Pirate & 60s Bride · on January 7, 2020 at 7:24 PM
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The ceremony & reception are one event and if kids are invited they need to be able to stay for both, or it could cause a major issue for parents. That said, If you wanted an adult-only event, because your kids are in the wedding party they of course can attend. And if you have special nieces or nephews you want invited, put them in the wedding party. That’s one of the few exceptions to the “all kids or no kids” rule of fairness. 😊
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Lena · on January 8, 2020 at 8:43 AM
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Love the idea of a kids area! We're allowing kids at our wedding since we're going to have a flower girl and a ring bearer. I think it would be rude to invite them but not anyone else's kids. We basically left it up to the parents to decided if they want to bring their kids or not.
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