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Poll: How many mom's are offended by kid free weddings?

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ReadyToBeARathfon, on January 2, 2016 at 10:41 PM

My mom and mil think kid free weddings are rude. I have asked a few mom's but I wanted a bigger group of answers. If you are a mom would you be offended to get an invitation with this wording: "In order to allow all guests, including parents, an evening of relaxation we have chosen for our wedding...

My mom and mil think kid free weddings are rude. I have asked a few mom's but I wanted a bigger group of answers. If you are a mom would you be offended to get an invitation with this wording:

"In order to allow all guests, including parents, an evening of relaxation we have chosen for our wedding day to be an adult only occasion. We hope this advance notice means you are still able to share our big day and will enjoy having the evening off!"

Our 3 girls, 2 nieces, and 1 nephew are in the wedding but leaving as soon as the ceremony is over.

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October 2022
Stefanie · on June 14, 2021 at 8:59 PM
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No, kid free weddings are not rude. Parents with a narcissistic sense of entitlement are.

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October 2022
Stefanie · on June 14, 2021 at 9:00 PM
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I'm a mom of a 9 yr old. I'm getting married and having a kid free wedding. I've never been to a wedding with kids besides bridal party kids. I would be more offended in a kid welcome wedding.
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Katelyn · on June 15, 2021 at 7:38 PM
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I have a huge family, so it’s hard. I’m having a children free wedding, only my nieces/nephews will be at the wedding and because they’re also in the wedding. Guests children are not invited, I have not put anything on the invitation, but I think its known that no children can attend the wedding. My caterer after 2 years of age has to add children into the head count for pricing & they also take a seat in the venue. It’s not rude, it’s understandable that children are not permitted at the wedding.
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I_Do_Too · on July 5, 2021 at 6:39 PM
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You can address the invitation to just the parents instead
Of the family
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Just Said Yes October 2022
Jane · on October 8, 2021 at 1:11 AM
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It’s pretty narcissistic to expect that everyone wants to pay for your children and possibly cause a problem on the biggest day of THEIR life.
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Jane · on October 8, 2021 at 1:12 AM
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Exactly, how entitled is her question
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Sel · on October 9, 2021 at 11:23 PM
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Not rude at all. I have a child & will get a baby sitter before going to someone’s wedding. Sometimes people have a lot of kids so it takes up a huge portion of the guest count. It would honestly be great for parents so they don’t have to worry about chasing their child & keeping them quiet during important moments. I find that most ppl who bring their children leave earlier. But, yes not rude at all!
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Laura · on August 17, 2022 at 11:30 PM
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It’s your wedding and you can make your own choices, but know it will probably make some people have to stay home and it ends up feeling exclusionary. Nursing mothers may not be able to leave a baby, childcare can be impossible to find. I am staying home from a wedding I was invited to for these reasons and, not going to lie, I feel sad, disappointed, and left out. My husband will make an appearance so to me it feels like “child-free” can actually mean “mom-free.”
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