Apart from close family children, No kids allowed!!!! I work with kids so I don't want any on the day :)
CommentAuthorElle23
It seems this topic is like marmite!!!! I think 6 children at the wedding of 60 day guests is just right 10 % of our guests are children (2 of our own) and all 6 have a part to play in the wedding itself Im pleased i started the discussion as its obviously a big thing for people now a days If cost was not such an issue, i am sure we would be a little more lenient......but we have never wanted a wedding over run by kids!
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CommentAuthor♥Future Mrs Midgley♥
I am with you on this. NO CHILDREN ALLOWED! Don't get me wrong, I bloody well LOVE kids as I work in a school, but can I not have the reminder of the stressful job I do on my wedding day?!
At first we decided that we didn't want children there, then changed our minds, and now we are back to our initial decision. We have weighed things up and decided that it will be for the best if there are no children (apart from our 4 year old flower-girl) at our wedding.
PROS: They are cute
CONS: They are noisy They have a short attention span They are unpredictable They make too much noise during the ceremony, speeches etc They skid around on the floor being annoying and getting in everyone's nerves My family has no idea how to control or discipline their children They bring extra costs to a wedding, more than you realise e.g. extra food, chairs, place names, chair covers, favours, entertainment etc etc They cry They won't even want to be there They don't appreciciate the holy sanctity of marriage :-D They need to go home earlier to get to bed - thus the parents leave earlier The parents are so busy trying to control their rowdy children that they are unable to have a good time themselves They pile their plates high with food from the buffet, but only eat 30% of it, causing waste of food AND money They don't care if they step on our train or get your dress grubby They have no tact or shame, so if they don't like your dress, make-up or hair, they will happily tell you to your face, making you feel like an idiot on your big day
I could go on.
But can I remind people that I do LOVE kids, really I do! The kiddies love Miss Kaye!
CommentAuthorloustew2012
there was a disagreement in our family with kids. im having my niece (4) and nephew (17 mths) in the bridal party. but my dad said if he had his way my cousins kids wouldnt get invited cos tbh they are little pains in the rear end that ruin everything. They ruined my sisters photos by taking piccies of stupid things!! so much so nothing is going to be placed on the tables. when we took the parentals to see the venue we stumbled across a play room so problem is solved stick them all in there after dinner with a pool table, machines etc and they can get on with it. anything gets broken my cousins can pay for it!!!! ha :)
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CommentAuthordannim28
im having three children that is all i dont have any kids myself so dont see why i should spend my day dealing with other peoples
Neither me nor h2b wanted children at the wedding, but he was worried about people getting upset about it, so we did!
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CommentAuthorElle23
How many did you have there Kaya? How was it? Hope it was ok as you obviously felt you had to invite them to save anyone being upset. I think a lot of my friends will be fine with it, gives them the chance to let their hair down and have a good time without having to worry about the kids. If people struggle for sitters, we really dont mind them having the kids arrive in the evening (if needs be)
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CommentAuthorKaya
We had 7 that we wouldn't have invited.... It was ok, but obviously we should have been able to have the day as we wanted it. xx
Now Mrs Cobb!!!!!! :-D
CommentAuthormunchkinpie
Hmm we have 70 adults (6 of those are between 12 and 16) Then we have 8 between 5 and 12 and another 7 under 5's
Im more than happy with this as Im just of the thinking that they are all my family and considering 3 are my own, another 3 are "blood" niece/nephews and then at least 10 of the others are called niece/nephew or god children.
IMO a lot of the time the kids help add to the experience - or maybe thats just my family of party animals lol
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CommentAuthormcquire81
We arent having any children at our wedding because we just couldnt afford it and it would have meant less seats for our close friends, we are limited to 60 day guests. Luckily everyone we have spoken to has been fine about it and have been keen to have an excuse to enjoy the day and have a drink without worrying about watching their children too :-)
