Comments on: Kids At Wedding II

By: Mrs. Smith

Mrs. Smith — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:47:08 +0000

I went with no kids at our wedding, but we provided an on-site nanny service for OOT family.

For some parents, they loved having a night to themselves.

Some other family pitched a fit and threatened not to come… to which I replied nicely “Okay, then don’t.”

I think it’s completely your choice because it’s your party that you are hosting. Just be ready to deal with any unhappy campers.
.-= Mrs. Smith´s last blog ..And Kentucky takes the win! =-.

By: Kappa Prep

Kappa Prep — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:33:23 +0000

I went to a wedding in May that had NO children! Not even the nieces and nephews came to the ceremony or reception. They did stop by during the pre-reception cocktail hour to say hello and take a few photos, but that was it. It worked perfectly for the bride and groom and their families. .-= Kappa Prep´s last blog ..And the Oscar Goes To.... =-.

By: SouthernBelleJM

SouthernBelleJM — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:25:59 +0000

That is HILARIOUS!!!! I don’t like small children at wedding. I think upper elementary, tweens, teenagers are okay, but little ones…NO WAY!
.-= SouthernBelleJM´s last blog ..It’s Ma BirThDAy:) =-.

By: BB

BB — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:24:25 +0000

Honestly, I don’t understand why you wouldn’t have kids at weddings, I think it’s adorable! They usually lighten the mood
The wedding I have been to, and my own included, the children had a blast at! Maybe not take children to the actual ceremony, when they are to young, but def. to the reception I think most parents know when it’s time to take the kids home…Basically, any wedding invite I receive that has a no kids clause on it I won’t go to, I really think it’s a no-no etiquette wise. And yes, I do have kids and could get a babysitter (and have in the past) but it’s a matter of principle…you either want all of us at your wedding, or none of us
Just my two cents from a parent’s perspective

By: Nomers

Nomers — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:58:56 +0000

I felt the same way, though my mother wouldn't let me say "no children". I did stand up for my right to not have children in my wedding. I don't know what it is, but I'm just not a fan. .-= Nomers´s last blog ..Hurry up! =-.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:03:19 +0000

We only had the kids at our wedding that we were close to. I was a nanny at the time and had the three kids I nannied and lived with in the wedding as well as our nephews and nieces. We didn't have any other kids though. .-= Lauren´s last blog ..Shoes, shoes, shoes =-.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:38:57 +0000

No children! Love the sign – am going to “borrow” that sentiment for sure!
.-= Colleen´s last blog ..TV Art =-.

By: Randall

Randall — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:09:58 +0000

I’m with you – no kids. Thankfully we only had one breastfeeding baby at the wedding (slept through the whole thing) so we didn’t have to deal with telling family and friends “no!” Especially for an evening wedding with adults and an open bar, it just isn’t appropriate.
.-= Randall´s last blog .. =-.

By: Erin @ Blue-Eyed Bride

Erin @ Blue-Eyed Bride — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:40:19 +0000

No kids. We had our 2 flower girls and that was it. They walked down the aisle and then sat with their mom and dad instead of at the front of the church. At the reception, they ate and danced for about 10 minutes and then their parents took them to bed. (They were sisters)
They were the only kids invited to the wedding. The invitation left all of the kids’ names off the envelopes.

NO ONE said anything about their kids not being invited– it just wasn’t a big deal. Or at least I never heard that it was a big deal.

Love my child– I don’t love other people’s kids.
.-= Erin @ Blue-Eyed Bride´s last blog ..the littlest gymnast! =-.

By: Allison

Allison — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:53:00 +0000

I wanted my wedding to be a celebration for my entire family. That being said, every child was given a bag goodies- games, stickers, an etch-a-sketch, etc.- to keep them busy. We also had a candy buffet to occupy them, plus the wedding coordinators were given strict instructions: NO KIDS ON THE DANCE FLOOR. Our reception venue also opened onto a beautiful grassy lawn and it was a beautiful June night, so some of the older kids went outside to play. We had absolutely no problems, even from problem children (and there were a few of those). .-= Allison´s last blog ..Wedding Details =-.