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scruze · Joined: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 1

thank you

buccia · Joined: 31 Mar 2007 Posts: 1

Very intersting concept with babysitters on site. We diddn't do it but that was us!

do1oresb · Joined: 01 Apr 2007 Posts: 1

I think it is a great idea to provide babysitters for out of town guest. I suppost they could be reputable children of good friends or family, or perhaps certified by the local YMCA program.

smbreuer · Joined: 02 Apr 2007 Posts: 1

I agree I think that you did great by providing them with sitters.. My advice is to enjoy your day and have fun with the guests that come!

tabetha perry · Joined: 17 Apr 2007 Posts: 1

The people probably feel uncomfortable because you don't have children therefore have never personally delt with any of the baby sitters yourself. I saw a wedding program that had a place set up in the church where the parents could send their children. With that option they could easily check on their child and if anything went wrong they were in the same building. Plus it was free.

alynn · Joined: 27 Apr 2007 Posts: 2

It's your wedding. If all goes well, you'll never have another one.javascript:emoticon(' Very Happy

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With that said, you can't worry about what other people think. It isn't their day, it's yours. And it's INCREDIBLY rude of them to be offended or think they should be able to tell you what you should do on your one wedding day. They can choose not to come, but they shouldn't be offended and they shouldn't try to make you feel uncomfortable. I really think it's sad how so many people feel like they get to judge someone else's choices. It should be the wedding you and your fiance have always dreamed of and your loved ones should do nothing other than suport you and wish you the best. You'll never please everyone, so take solace in the fact that you were more than considerate and it's your day, so it should be your way.

alynn · Joined: 27 Apr 2007 Posts: 2

It's your wedding. If all goes well, you'll never have another one.javascript:emoticon(' Very Happy

')
With that said, you can't worry about what other people think. It isn't their day, it's yours. And it's INCREDIBLY rude of them to be offended or think they should be able to tell you what you should do on your one wedding day. They can choose not to come, but they shouldn't be offended and they shouldn't try to make you feel uncomfortable. I really think it's sad how so many people feel like they get to judge someone else's choices. It should be the wedding you and your fiance have always dreamed of and your loved ones should do nothing other than suport you and wish you the best. You'll never please everyone, so take solace in the fact that you were more than considerate and it's your day, so it should be your way.

shaylajasek · Joined: 06 Feb 2008 Posts: 1

My husband and I had a strict no children allowed policy at our wedding and it worked out VERY nicely. The day went as planned and everyone respected our right to decide how we wanted our ceremony. Honestly, I think you went above and beyond with the whole sitter thing...I wouldn't have gone that far, but if it means that more of your loved ones can be with you on your special day, then I say good for you! Congrats!

Sunny143 · Joined: 25 Feb 2008 Posts: 1

Hi all,
I understand those of you that don't want children at the wedding but I must say I personally think the wedding would not be complete without children...I am including 4 kids under 9 years old in the bridal party. I think I feel this way because I have a big family, lots of cousins, and a very special relationship with my niece (I helped raise her), even though neither my fiancee nor I have any children. We also feel like we're both big kids (even though we're just under 30 years old)...

I am considering making a kids area in one part of the tent, including activity books and whatnot. There's also a candy/dessert buffet, on the opposite side of the tent as the alcoholic bar. It goes without saying that this table will have a staff attendant so the kids don't get too wild. I may hold a competition for pictures drawn of the bride and groom or something (of course every child will win something) and include the drawings in my wedding scrapbook somehow. I also will enlist mothers of children to take turns keeping an eye on this area so that everyone gets a chance to enjoy the wedding even though they brought their kids.

Okay that's all for now. Wish me luck!

bigcityluxury · Joined: 29 Feb 2008 Posts: 1