Children can be the heart and soul of your wedding, but they can also be disruptive and chaotic. You are going to have to decide if your wedding day is going to be an adult only.
Why Kids Should Be Allowed.
Children have every right to witness a life changing event for a close relative. Excluding children from a family occasion is not a very attractive proposition. Guests may also bring along their children, and what would you do about that? Some parents loathe leaving their kids behind. You may not want to create tension between you and guests with children.
It is little bit more complicated if either or both of you have children from previous relationships. You would not want to simply ignore and forget the kids for the time being, would you? You may find it impossible to celebrate without your children.
If you decide to invite children to the wedding, you may try to have a separate area for them. You can include this arrangement with the hotel or wherever the reception place is, and don't forget to assign a babysitter. The kids will even like it and have a grand time together and be content playing with each other and will not be a cause of worry. Except for an occasional look at the kids, the parent will be free of the burden of watching over the kids all the time.
No Children.
With this, you won't have to contend with noisy and active children roaming around the reception area. It will also be good for your budget. No kids at the wedding mean fewer mouths to feed. This too is a good excuse for some parents to take some time off from the kids. It could be a welcome respite for parents who would like some fun and time off from the responsibilities of parenthood.
In the case of parents that you simply cannot afford to be absent, special arrangements can be made for them. You can offer a place with a baby sitter to see to the kid.
The issue of children in weddings depends on the preferences of the individuals, with some opting not to take any chances and others showing more tolerance. At any rate, the matter would have to be addressed one way or another when making plans for your wedding.
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