Other Kids Invitation

In my opinion, if you are allowing some children then you need to allow all. Otherwise you are likely going to cause hurt feelings.

There’s no polite way to single out kids. Unless the kids are in the wedding party then you have to invite all kids or none at all.

Unfortunately its an all or nothing kind of situation - though we are only having my FH's nephew and 3 nieces at our ceremony/reception. We put on our details card that we request this is an adult only event and only children part of the wedding party will be present (the ring bearer and flower girls)

View Quoted Comment Thank you! I will need to come up with something, because I definitely don’t want newborn babies screaming/crying in my ceremony… 😓 the other kids are grownups, around 15-18… only the flower girl is 5 and the 2 ring bearers around 5-7:

Honestly, my fiancé and I are only allowing children of those who are in the bridal party. This is includes our son (the ring bearer), the two flower girls (one is the daughter of one of my bridesmaids and the other has two other siblings, whom we have decided to compromise and let them come too) and one is my fiancé’s little brother (and dad is in the bridal party). So in total, only 6. We respect if someone does not want to come because of that but our decision is still set. The decision may seem mean to others, but at the end of the day, it’s OUR wedding and that’s what we chose. I encourage you to do what you think is best and what’s going to make you feel more comfortable on YOUR day.

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You could have an age cut off 15 and older, and the only kids under are ring bearer and flower girls

View Quoted Comment That’s awesome! Thank you 😊

View Quoted Comment That’s right. Thank you 🥰
I just don’t want people bringing the newborn babies… and Allison said I could potentially cut off 15 older and only kids from the bridal party.

View Quoted Comment Same! I would absolutely cringe at a baby crying during my vows lol

Invite in circles. For ex, only kids of immediate family

View Quoted Comment I get not wanting a newborn to cry, but as a mom to a four month old, I wouldn't be able to attend a wedding if my daughter couldn't as well because she is exclusively breastfeed. Babies are extremely dependent on their parents so unless you are okay with the parents not attending then you will have to allow their newborn baby.

View Quoted Comment In this situation, I would be okay if the parents don’t attend, but I do need to send the invitation either way. Thanks for your feedback!