Six Steps to a Parent-Friendly Wedding

re: Six Steps to a Parent-Friendly Wedding

gpgirl — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:58:47 GMT

Zara, yes, I totally agree. We were on a super-tight budget when we got married, and had a very small space, so we decided not to invite kids. Most of our friends were cool about it. (My best friend from high school, who had 2 kids at the time, even asked me "why would you even think about inviting kids?")

However, one couple gave us such a hard time, and were super nasty about it. They both came from rich families, so could not understand the whole budget thing. Also, they went out very frequently without their kid, so had no problem getting a babysitter. It was more about them not getting what they wanted.

Since we have had our son, we have been invited to a few adult-only weddings, and we are not offended at all. People really need to remember that the wedding is supposed to be about the couple getting married.

Like I said, most people are understanding. It is the few selfish ones that ruin it.

re: Six Steps to a Parent-Friendly Wedding

Zara — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:04:46 GMT

Yeah, this is why so many people don't invite kids to their weddings. Not because they hate you or your kids, but because it's difficult sometimes to organize things in a way that makes it comfortable for you, the kids, and the other guests.

It would be nice if people with kids kept this in mind and didn't get all offended at adult-only weddings.

re: Six Steps to a Parent-Friendly Wedding

Turtleluna — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:25:19 GMT

Well, I don't have kids, but as someone who has often wondered where there aren't zero gravity padded compartments in all cross country planes for children to fly in, I applaud your tips - following them will make *everyone* happy! Well done.

re: Six Steps to a Parent-Friendly Wedding

km — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:20:24 GMT

All of which is part of why my "husband" and I decided to forgo the marriage and go straight to kids.