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Lynnie
WeddingWire Administrator October 2016

Are you inviting children?

Lynnie, on September 3, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 148

Having an adults-only wedding is a really easy way to trim down your guest list, but it can also sometimes make it more difficult for your guests to attend. Will your wedding be a family affair? Are you inviting children? Do you have any guest list rules for kids? Next Question: Are you inviting...

Having an adults-only wedding is a really easy way to trim down your guest list, but it can also sometimes make it more difficult for your guests to attend. Will your wedding be a family affair?

Are you inviting children? Do you have any guest list rules for kids?


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  • Chinda
    Devoted November 2020
    Chinda ·
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    FH and I have two children of our own. We WILL be having children at the wedding and reception. I am a big family first type of person. If you don’t have a baby sitter NO PROBLEM! I love kids and want them to have fun as much as we do.
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  • MrsV1027
    Master October 2018
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    We invited all the kids of the parents coming. My new SIL brought her daughters and my new aunt brought 2 of DH's cousins who are close to my son's age. They all had a blast hanging out at the Circus Circus. My cousin and DH's bff opted to leave their kids at home to have some adult time. It was perfect.

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  • Alexa
    Just Said Yes December 2019
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    No kids, unfortunately. With is being on a boat it makes for a lot of mistakes and higher insurance policies if we have children attend.

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  • Kellie Martinez
    Super October 2019
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    Yes but there will be less than 10 and we only invited close friends and family to the wedding so discussing with them that they need to keep a close eye on their children or get a babysitter wasn't difficult for me. My venue has a lot of rivers and areas children shouldn't wander to alone.

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  • Erin
    VIP September 2023
    Erin ·
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    This is still up in the air. Our daughter will be there and she’ll be 4 when we get married. I’m not sure if we’ll invite the other kids in the family, but they’re all on my side.
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  • Martika
    Expert September 2019
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    I am inviting children. My daughter is the flower girls. I have younger siblings under 10. I don't think it would be fair to pick and choose which children are welcome.

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  • Catherine
    VIP November 2019
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    I am inviting kids because both of my kids are in my wedding and we are getting married out of state - I couldn't find myself asking all of my family to travel for a weekend without their children. So i wanted to give them the choice. Plus we love kids! They deserve to celebrate love as well

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  • SraDeCarrillo
    Super August 2019
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    We invited kids hoping more adults would be able to make it without need to find a babysitter. We were outside at a park and the kids had a great time. They devoured cake, cookies and brownies and had a piñata full of candy. So many kids thanked us for allowing them to come and they said it was fun.

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  • Meghan
    Master October 2019
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    We are having a kid free wedding! That was a non-negotiable for me.


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  • Jill
    Expert April 2020
    Jill ·
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    We are having no children under the age of 16 attend our wedding. We aren't having any kids in the party either. This only cuts out 3 kids and most likely their parents (who wouldn't have been able to afford to come anyways).

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  • Lauren
    VIP February 2020
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    Yep! I love kids! I've been going to weddings since I was probably 5 years old and have always loved them! I couldn't imagine excluding kids from my wedding since we have so many kids that we're close with. I'm having all 4 of my nephews as my ringbearers and my niece as my flower girl!

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  • Mrsbdg
    Champion August 2017
    Mrsbdg ·
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    Nope. I’ve seen far too many ruin weddings and special events
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  • Tayla
    Dedicated March 2020
    Tayla ·
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    Yes! I’ve got a lot of nieces and nephews and I can’t.. not invite them.
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  • Adrienne
    Beginner September 2019
    Adrienne ·
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    Kids are welcomed at my wedding. My own 3 kids are going so it'd be rude if I didn't let others bring their kids. If the kids get bored I'll probably see about them going to a different room to play or something instead if ruining my wedding.
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  • Arkilia
    Super November 2021
    Arkilia ·
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    I am having kids 10 and older and the bridal party is allowed to bring their kids. I don't want any screaming babies or whining toddlers.
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  • L
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    Yes of course - they are just as much a part of the family and important to us because their parents are our friends.

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  • J
    Dedicated September 2019
    Jessica ·
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    Definitely no kids. The only wedding I went to that allowed kids resulted in *screaming* through the ceremony. *Screaming* through the speeches. *Screaming* during the first dance. Yikes, no thanks. How are kids supposed to go the whole day and stay up until 11 anyway (if it's an evening affair).

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  • Jasmine
    Dedicated August 2020
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    I am only inviting my fiancé’s nieces and nephew. So only 3 children total, although I would of preferred none, but I love those kids too.
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  • MD
    Super July 2019
    MD ·
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    We invited kids, but only 2 ended up coming to the wedding.


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  • VIP November 2021
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    No.. our daughter is flower girl.. then only children allowed are my sisters and his brothers.
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