Should i bring my toddler to our reception?

I think hiring a sitter is a great idea. And yes, I would probably seat the sitter with your daughter. Alternatively, if there are other kids, the sitter could be for all the children and maybe you can set up a separate kid's area with toys/activities/etc?

I agree that a sitter is the way to go. You'll want her there but not have to watch her every minute. Just make sure its someone your daughter is comfortable with so she will stay with her, and make sure the sitter knows that's why she is there, but definitely feed the sitter

I agree with the previous comments! A sitter would be a great idea, and I would definitely feed the sitter too. Maybe also provide a way for the sitter to take your daughter back home or to the hotel (or wherever you'll be staying that night) early just in case your daughter gets tired before the end of the reception.

View Quoted Comment I agree, I would plan for an early exit strategy. Toddlers tend to get cranky and throw fits when they are tired or unhappy. You don’t want to have to deal with a crying/screaming child during your reception. Tbh, if I were in your position, I would probably have a sitter take my child home after photos were done so she could eat her normal type of dinner at home and go to sleep at her normal bedtime.

I am a mother of 8 and will have a new born by the time the wedding comes. my bridesmaid daughter is going to be watching the newborn and kids so I can enjoy being a bride

I have a 2 and 3 year old. I hired 2 nannies for the day - one for each kid. I gave them seats and paid for their meals and seated them at a table next to ours with the kids. We can still play with the kids and enjoy their company without worrying about chasing, diapers, making sure they eat, etc. I actually used my MOH’s sisters as nannies since the kids know and are comfortable around them and they have experience with them. Around 8 I will ask them to take the kids home and put them to bed since the reception ends at 9.


Hope this helps!