Should kids be allowed at weddings?

Question

I went to a wedding one time and a free child care, Whoa! what a wedding!!!! kids were happy, We were happy. That? I called Good Idea. Of course expensive.

Answer 1

yes..... you don't have kids do you..... or you wouldn't have asked that question...... because if my child isn't welcome the we don't go either....

Answer 2

I have been to many weddings and I have seen children run around and have much fun with the bride, groom and all the wedding party - posing no threats and causing no serious problems, and later falling asleep in the arms of their parents. THEN I have seen children who cause much havoc! Ruining the party, tearing up the hall, spilling all over the place and causing grief to all concerned. The best way to deal with this is to ASK the bride if children are allowed. Most wedding invitations will advise you if children can attend. In many cases, the 'age' of the child might make all the difference. Also, when a bride is paying for individual prices for the meals, when you consider a child - it's still a meal. Just ask - you'll be safer - and then you use your own judgement. Would you want a small child at a wedding and reception if they don't even understand what's going on?

Answer 3

Depends on the wedding. There weren't any kids at mine but then we were hippies and really just sat around eating wedding cake and smoking dope (1975).

My daughters had a small group of well behaved children and it was fine. But then we are a big family and kids come with that.

I don't however believe in wedding day care, if the kid is old enough to be allowed out in public, then the parents need to be taking care of it. Otherwise, leave the kid at home with a sitter.

Answer 4

I think if they're 12 and over yes, younger than that they're not really into it anyway so I would hire a few teenagers for the night and have daycare. Kids are kids and when there is nothing constructive for them to do - they get restless and run around, so the best bet would be to hire a few teenagers, set up a playstation or a few movies , order some pizzas and keep them separate from the reception. My niece is getting married next spring and we rented a hall that also has smaller rooms for business meetings- so we have a room that comes w/tv and dvd player and that's where the kids will be during the reception.

Answer 5

Not if they are too young to take care of themselves. It would be nice for adults to be able to enjoy a big party without having to chase after screaming little kids. I think the bride and groom would enjoy it more too. Not to mention it is a BIG additional finacial burden to pay for all the meals for the kids.
I know of one couple that hired a sitter for the kids of people from out of town. They all stayed at the same hotel and the sitter cared for the kids there during the wedding. If parents want to expose their kids to the adult world, they can go to Taco Bell or the mall. They don't have to do it at the expense of a couples big day which should not be interrupted by screaming running kids tearing around a catering hall.

Answer 6

What kind of phrase is that: "Should be allowed"???

The people who "should be allowed" at a wedding are the people who the bride and groom decide to invite to their wedding! It's not an open free-for-all; people are invited to weddings BY NAME.

Some couples love having kids around at weddings. Others want a formal, nighttime function at which it would be ridiculous to have children present. Whatever is planned by the couple is fine and appropriate!

Answer 7

I dont think that is a yes or no question because it depends on the people. For example, your typical wedding reception includes alcohol, smoking etc. But there are VERY religious people out there who do nothing ''wrong'' at the weddings lol so what would kids be hurting at their weddings? I know there arent going to be kids at mine, thats just my choice because it will be an ''adult'' event and I want people to get breaks from their children. My son could stay for a while then hes outta there lol :)

Answer 8

Of course they should! It is very important that a wedding be a celebration for everyone - family, friends and the community - your church community, if you have one, and the wider community. Children need to see the rites of our society, and their importance. I think people who want a wedding without children in attendance are very selfish - they should then have a quiet, simple wedding with few people there. A wedding should be a fun, enjoyable, thought-provoking and loving experience, shared by all. Children of all ages need to see the continuity of love, as well as how to behave in social situations. It's a prime place for cousins to get to know one another, because often these days families are spread out all over.

Answer 9

Kids should be alloewed at wedding because it is a chance to get out into the real world even at a yong age and they can build up their immune system. But the only way they shouldnt be allowed to come to the wedding i if the adults are known to get super drunk at the 1st site of alcohol and it would put the kids in a possible danger or some harmful situation.

Answer 10

If it is a formal nighttime wedding, you can always request that children under a certain age not come. Be sure to work this VERY carefully though. As a parent, I would be ticked if someone told me my children couldn't come unless they put it the right way. What you could do is word it in a way that it may be running late and that young children may not have the stamina to enjoy the wedding and recommend some babysitters.

If it is a normal, day time wedding, I don't think it is appropriate to ask people to leave their children at home. A wedding is a time for families to rejoice with the newly married couple.

Answer 11

Yes, kids should be allowed at the wedding. Sometimes the kids are the life of the party!