https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:28:42 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adult-only-receptionwhat-about-ceremony#post-2892647 Mon, 29 Jul 2019 08:43:27 +0000 graceandjoy 2892647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I honestly don't think it's "bad". You are doing what you can to witness their big day! If I'm the bride I'd be so happy you are making the trip and tell you to enjoy the rest of your time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adult-only-receptionwhat-about-ceremony#post-2892593 Sun, 28 Jul 2019 19:32:40 +0000 Foodnerd81 2892593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetCaroline: great! Glad that works out then! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adult-only-receptionwhat-about-ceremony#post-2892592 Sun, 28 Jul 2019 19:32:06 +0000 Foodnerd81 2892592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>is there a break between the ceremony and reception? I can see how that would make getting a babysitter a hardship so I would be tempted to ask about the ceremony. But i don’t think it’s worth going just for the ceremony, bringing your son, then not going to the reception, unless you really really wanted to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adult-only-receptionwhat-about-ceremony#post-2892591 Sun, 28 Jul 2019 19:27:58 +0000 SweetCaroline 2892591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Whoops! I misspoke above. We will be attending the ceremony and skipping the reception. DD is attending the ceremony. I didn't want to bother the bride and groom but DH checked and they are happy to have children at the ceremony. Awesome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adult-only-receptionwhat-about-ceremony#post-2892589 Sun, 28 Jul 2019 19:10:29 +0000 JJ2626 2892589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’d say you can’t bring DD to the ceremony. If kids aren’t invited, that means ceremony and reception. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adult-only-receptionwhat-about-ceremony#post-2892588 Sun, 28 Jul 2019 19:07:35 +0000 pachamama 2892588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wait, skip the ceremony or reception?<br /> We had two adults-only weddings but we brought the kids to the ceremony with brides permission. Mine were little so it was entirely unenjoyable but with your well-behaved five year old is sounds like it would be just fine! I would probably text the cousin to see if it's okay. She might say no but at least you'll feel better with an answer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adult-only-receptionwhat-about-ceremony#post-2892587 Sun, 28 Jul 2019 19:05:58 +0000 Littlebit7 2892587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you mean attend the wedding ceremony and skip the reception?</p> <p>I think this is something you need to have a discussion with the bride a groom about. How close are you? It’s not a faux pas per se; from their (monetary) perspective, that’s two less heads they have to pay for! I wouldn’t approach it from the “limited family time perspective” though. This needs to be about them, not you. More like “we really really want to witness your vows, but we don’t want to leave the kids home/getting a sitter is a challenge etc. can we just come for the ceremony and give you a hug and miss the reception?” </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adult-only-receptionwhat-about-ceremony#post-2892586 Sun, 28 Jul 2019 18:58:17 +0000 SweetCaroline 2892586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH's cousin is getting married. We have the save the date, it was addressed to Mr. And Mrs. SweetCaroline. The FAQs on the wedding website says "Are kids welcome? Unless specified on the invitation, this is an adult only reception."</p> <p>So...what does this mean for the ceremony? It is a Catholic mass and DD will be 5, is used to Catholic mass and very well behaved. (Though regardless of any of that, still trying to determine the couple's intentions) The wedding is several hours away and it would be lovely to make a family weekend out of it, attend the wedding and skip the ceremony. Especially since we both WOH FT and out family time is limited. BUT, is this a faux pas? Not trying to violate their wishes or stretch socially acceptable here, just genuinely curious how others would interpret this. </p>