So you've finally begin to get down to the detail of planning the happiest day of your life! But .... and its a big one, do you invite children to attend the Wedding or not?
Its a question that I come across alot. Some brides want to invite everyone but are limited by funds and often space, others would prefer not to have small children crying through the ceremony or running round the reception causing chaos.
Well there is no easy answer. Its a judgement call for you to make.
But here are a few things you might like to consider when making your decision.
1. If you don't invite them, and they're family, most of your family will probably be at the wedding .... will they be able to get a babysitter?
2. You can't pick and choose. Its all or nothing. You might love your 2yr old niece and want all other children excluded but it will cause problems especially if you are excluding other children from the same family.
3. Give your guests warning. They might no like the idea, but its far better they know about it before the invitation drops on their mat. Some may also assume that their children are automatically invited and turn up with them anyway.
4. Consider booking children's entertainment in a separate room for the ceremony and speeches at least this way you can minimise the noise and chaos.
5. You might love the idea of speciality french cuisine for your wedding breakfast, but believe me - if you are paying to have the children fed, opt for a children's option, such as sausage, chips and beans or one of the old favorites. You might also love the idea of a posh desert as will your adult guests but again, opt for a children's option that they will eat like jelly and ice cream. If you've been fed, they'll be far happier. Don't forget to consider what they'll drink too!
6. Expect some resistance from the family!
Good luck!!!
