https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 11 May 2026 06:48:04 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-invite-kids-to-your-wedding-would-you-if-you-could-do-it-over-again-now-that-you-have-a-lo#post-61025 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:01:28 +0000 cyneswith 61025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There were at least ten kids at our wedding (ranging from 10 months to 9 years), and they were all wonderful. They loved the music - danced most of the night. Great photos from it. They DID insist that I toss the bouquet, but it was only for the little ones, so it was fine by me (all the single women there were staying-single-thank-you-very-much. Which is why I didn't want to do it.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-invite-kids-to-your-wedding-would-you-if-you-could-do-it-over-again-now-that-you-have-a-lo#post-61019 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:48:09 +0000 HabesBabe 61019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only kids at our wedding were the ones in it (2 toddlers and a 4 year-old). I wouldn't change a thing now-- I don't like kids at weddings. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-invite-kids-to-your-wedding-would-you-if-you-could-do-it-over-again-now-that-you-have-a-lo#post-61007 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:17:39 +0000 Maysprout 61007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had kids and a babysitter for dinner time (couldn't fit seating for the kids at dinner but didn't want to exclude them completely). </p> <p>We didn't know a ton of kids but there were several babies and toddlers and then a few older kids. It worked well and I'd have them there again.</p> <p>We got invited to a kid free wedding when baby was about 3 months old. I was a bit nervous about going since it was an hour away, I couldn't just pop back if something went wrong, but my mom came up to watch her and even though we were gone about 8 hours it all worked out well and was probably good for me to see it work out well. And we did have fun without her (we would have had fun with her too). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-invite-kids-to-your-wedding-would-you-if-you-could-do-it-over-again-now-that-you-have-a-lo#post-60999 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:37:38 +0000 EmmeBaby 60999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had kids and I had bought crayons/ markets w/ colouring books for them. </p> <p>I would still invite kids -- I feel weddings are all about family! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-invite-kids-to-your-wedding-would-you-if-you-could-do-it-over-again-now-that-you-have-a-lo#post-60906 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:43:29 +0000 leelee 60906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had kids and had a table all set up for them with coloring books, games and even pizza! They loved it and we loved knowing that for once my little cousins weren't complaining about how boring a wedding was. I would definitely do it again knowing what i know now except i would make sure there are more games for them to play. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-invite-kids-to-your-wedding-would-you-if-you-could-do-it-over-again-now-that-you-have-a-lo#post-60900 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:40:09 +0000 pastemoo 60900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had a formal/black tie, evening wedding and everyone that was invited that had kids--those kids were invited. Actually many parents decided not to bring their kids because of the timing. I was really disappointed. I love kids.<br /> We had a few elementary schoolers, 4 toddlers and 2 babies. (Older than 12 I call an adult, for wedding purposes they can keep themselves out of trouble for the most part).</p> <p>I would do it again (I don't have a LO yet)... but I wonder if I get invited to one, if I'd bring the LO or not. Guess we'll see when I get there. :P</p> <p>@Rescuemom10: THEY FORGOT A KID? Yikes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-invite-kids-to-your-wedding-would-you-if-you-could-do-it-over-again-now-that-you-have-a-lo#post-60892 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:36:50 +0000 chopsuey 60892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had some children at our wedding.. I think the youngest was 4? They did really well and actually made the wedding funner/cuter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-invite-kids-to-your-wedding-would-you-if-you-could-do-it-over-again-now-that-you-have-a-lo#post-60879 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:15:58 +0000 twodoghouse 60879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We didn't really know any little kids at the time. We had one relative with a 2-3 year old there and the next youngest was a cousin who was about 8. Our wedding was a family event and we did not want to exclude anyone so kids were welcome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-invite-kids-to-your-wedding-would-you-if-you-could-do-it-over-again-now-that-you-have-a-lo#post-60878 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:15:00 +0000 banana 60878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We invited kids to our wedding. We have tons of little cousins, nieces and nephews and just felt that it wouldn't be the same without them there. They were very well behaved so there were no issues for us. </p> <p>We've attended weddings where children were not allowed and it didn't bother us one bit (completely understand). Not to mention that they were all evening weddings that ended at 10pm so it would've been too late to for our LO anyway. We just found a babysitter for the night and my husband and I had a great time at the wedding....just the two of us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-invite-kids-to-your-wedding-would-you-if-you-could-do-it-over-again-now-that-you-have-a-lo#post-60874 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:11:20 +0000 Andrea 60874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We only had one which was my cousin and she was actually very well behaved. I think she was 2 or 3? Otherwise, I was one of the first to get married in my circle so it was a non-issue. People just didn't have any kids to bring. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-invite-kids-to-your-wedding-would-you-if-you-could-do-it-over-again-now-that-you-have-a-lo#post-60855 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:38:19 +0000 Rescuemom10 60855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I will be honest and say two things DID happen with children at our large wedding.<br /> ONE- My BF who was a BM was horrible and didnt watch her son very well. Non the less he may or may not have been intoxicated by the end of the night. I actually caught him grab a RANDOM glass of a table and drink it. I ran over to him and told him couldnt, then def made sure to give her the heads up and to watch him better. He was about to be 5 at the time.</p> <p>TWO-Then one of my older cousin has 9 kids. YES 9! They left the wedding and actually forgot a child behind. Good grief! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-invite-kids-to-your-wedding-would-you-if-you-could-do-it-over-again-now-that-you-have-a-lo#post-60854 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:37:07 +0000 Bluebonnet 60854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did not have children at our wedding and I do not regret that decision. I'm pregnant now, but planning on going to a wedding when LO is 2 months old and I do not plan on bringing her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-invite-kids-to-your-wedding-would-you-if-you-could-do-it-over-again-now-that-you-have-a-lo#post-60837 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:17:52 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 60837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had two toddlers at our wedding (one was the flower girl) and one boy around 10. Our wedding was pretty casual. I didn't even notice the kids were there to be honest. If it had been bigger and I had know a lot of people with children then I might have had a no child policy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-invite-kids-to-your-wedding-would-you-if-you-could-do-it-over-again-now-that-you-have-a-lo#post-60832 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:14:08 +0000 Rubies 60832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We didn't invite children to our wedding (although, one of my guests added her 3-year old on the RSVP...She crossed out the "2 seats have been reserved for you" and put in a "3"...I let it slide) and even now, if I could redo it, I would still have a no-children wedding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-invite-kids-to-your-wedding-would-you-if-you-could-do-it-over-again-now-that-you-have-a-lo#post-60831 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:13:29 +0000 Sha 60831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we invited kids but we had a daytime wedding and it was fairly casual. as a guest i'm ok with kids either being invited or not. it's fun to have an adult night out once in a while. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-invite-kids-to-your-wedding-would-you-if-you-could-do-it-over-again-now-that-you-have-a-lo#post-60828 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:10:45 +0000 cyndistar3 60828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We invited kids but our wedding was at 3pm and super super casual. Besides, a lot of the children mean a lot to me and I wouldn't want to leave them out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-invite-kids-to-your-wedding-would-you-if-you-could-do-it-over-again-now-that-you-have-a-lo#post-60824 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:06:13 +0000 Red 60824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We invited children but as a wedding guest, I wouldn't want to bring my LO to a wedding until she's at least 4 or 5 and can follow directions. It's just too exhausting running after a toddler and keeping them out of trouble, especially in heels. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-invite-kids-to-your-wedding-would-you-if-you-could-do-it-over-again-now-that-you-have-a-lo#post-60820 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:01:17 +0000 duckduckkristen 60820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We invited the children of our families and close family friends (because most of them had to travel to get to the wedding), but not children of in town friends, except for kids I used to nanny…<br /> Kids under 8 were free for us and there are a lot of kids in both our families who we wanted to share our day with us (and they all had soo much fun!).</p> <p>I think if you are inviting people from out of town, you should invite their kids and leave it up to them whether they want to bring them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-invite-kids-to-your-wedding-would-you-if-you-could-do-it-over-again-now-that-you-have-a-lo#post-60818 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:58:07 +0000 mediagirl 60818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only children that were welcome at our wedding were our nephews. We didn't get one peep from anyone about the fact that we didn't invite kids either, so that was nice. We did offer to all of our friends and family that had children that we could help them find a sitter for the night (we would not pay for it). No one took us up on it. Everyone wanted to leave their kids at home, go to a wedding and party. :)</p> <p>We will have a 5 month old when my cousin gets married in November and we aren't expecting her to be invited. My husband is planning on staying in the hotel with her for the ceremony. During the "Catholic Break" I will go back and nurse or pump. I will then go to the reception for an hour or two after that. Can't drink, so I'll stay through the celebration portion of the night and then head out. They'll understand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-invite-kids-to-your-wedding-would-you-if-you-could-do-it-over-again-now-that-you-have-a-lo#post-60813 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:53:38 +0000 Rescuemom10 60813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had a large/formal wedding but we def made sure it was "kid friendly" too. With DH having a daughter and my BF driving almost 2000 mi with my Godchild to be my RB, I couldnt not allow children. We had a kid area set up with toys, games and books to help keep them entertained too. Even if we didnt have DD or my Godchild we still would have allowed kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-invite-kids-to-your-wedding-would-you-if-you-could-do-it-over-again-now-that-you-have-a-lo#post-60812 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:51:47 +0000 BSB 60812@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wonder about how my views on this will change when I have kids.</p> <p>I had no kids under 12 at my wedding. I did offer a babysitter for out of town guests. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-invite-kids-to-your-wedding-would-you-if-you-could-do-it-over-again-now-that-you-have-a-lo#post-60811 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:49:39 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 60811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had kids and we provided a babysitter. No regrets! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-invite-kids-to-your-wedding-would-you-if-you-could-do-it-over-again-now-that-you-have-a-lo#post-60809 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:47:22 +0000 heffalump 60809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>On Weddingbee there are always discussions on if you should or shouldn't invite kids to your wedding. We did invite them, but our wedding was very casual.... and I hate attention on me so I hoped one would cry (they didn't) and take the attention off of me. </p> <p>Many mothers on Weddingbee would always argue that it's hard to find childcare so if you want them to attend kids should be invited. Now that I'm a mom, I realize that even if childcare was provided it would be hard to bring my LO because 1. she has stranger anxiety so I would be worried she'd cry the whole time and 2. weddings tend to be late and she has an early bedtime. </p> <p>So I still don't think there's a wrong or right for inviting kids to weddings. Did you invite kids to yours? Would you invite them if you could go back in time knowing what you know now that you're a mom? </p>