Skip to main content

Post content has been hidden

To unblock this content, please click here

Madison
Just Said Yes December 2022

Adult Only Wedding

Madison, on November 9, 2021 at 12:21 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 5

Hi everyone! My fiancé and I are getting married in December of 2022 and we've decided to have an adults only wedding. The only children younger than 14 who will be there are my soon to be sister-in-laws children who are both in the wedding. One of my bridesmaids has child who will be almost 4 by the time we get married. I reached out to her the other day just to let her know that it will be an adults only wedding and that my fiancé's sisters kids will be there but only because they are in the wedding. She thanked me for letting her know but I couldn't tell if she was upset or not. Should I offer to hire a babysitter for her child (and maybe the two kids that are in the wedding as well) for the evening so they don't have to worry about child care? Or do I just let her handle it on her own? Thanks for any advice!

5 Comments

Latest activity by Steph, on November 12, 2021 at 7:29 AM
  • Cece
    Rockstar October 2023
    Cece ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    We are having a child free wedding as well. We are just going to let the parents handle child care. It just seems easier for all parties involved, plus I don’t think most of our friends/family with children would trust them with somebody they don’t know.
    • Reply
  • Samantha
    Super May 2022
    Samantha ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Let her handle it. Its pretty common, and she doesn't have to come if she doesn't/ can't find care.

    • Reply
  • Heather
    Super November 2021
    Heather ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I did an adults only wedding this past weekend. While my husband and I love kids we wanted our friends and family (who had kids) to enjoy this night with us without having to watch over and keep an eye on their kids. And we had a small intimate backyard wedding that had a pool. So, because of the pool that was another reason to not have kids there just in case. Everyone definitely understood, and found someone to babysit their kids for the night. You definitely don't need to offer to pay for a babysitter. I'm sure she has a designated babysitter or has family or friends that she can absolutely trust Smiley smile If she did have a problem I'm sure she would reach out to you about it. Until then don't worry about it!

    • Reply
  • Melinda
    Expert March 2022
    Melinda ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I would just let her handle it. Since theres only three kids in total I wouldnt bother with a sitter.

    • Reply
  • Steph
    Dedicated May 2022
    Steph ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    I included a side card in our invitation that gives a little more information on the event… and one of the things I listed was that this is an “adults only” event because we would like everyone to have a great time! We ourselves have 5 kids between us (4-18) and they are all in the wedding along with my niece and nephew. As long as you give that notice in advance so people have time to arrange a sitter, I really doubt anyone would be distraught over their children not being invited.
    • Reply

You voted for . Add a comment 👇

×

Related articles

WeddingWire celebrates love ...and so does everyone on our site! Learn more

Groups

WeddingWire article topics