My sister inlaw is having a reception at a hotel. Both my kids are invited, their will also be other children invited, just not any babies. My inlaws are fine with it and said bring him, just bring his pack in play so we have somewhere to set him down, so he's not running all around. We are also staying the night at the hotel and will have a room. I want him to be there because it's our family, for pictures and I don't think it's going to be your typical wild and crazy wedding. Any thoughts on how I can pull this off smoothly???
2007-06-26 05:35:57 · 24 answers · asked by K. G 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
My other child is 7, and should be perfectly fine at the reception. The reception is from 6-10 or 11pm. There will be lots of family there that hasn't seen my child in a while or at all. They will also be serving chicken tenders/french fries and sundae's for the children. I do understand that by me doing this that I will be tied down a little more, but dad will be there too. I also feel like there will be lots of other people probably fussing over him too. I can leave with him for a short time and take him back to the room if necessary.
2007-06-26 06:21:33 · update #1
If it were me I would take him. As you said there will be family pictures taken and lots of family who will want to see him. There will be grandparents and aunts and uncles who will want to hold him and fuss over him and as long as his disposition is good and he will not get fussy, that will give you and your husband opportunity to dance together, mingle and enjoy yourself. As you said since you have a room at the hotel you will be able to take him there if he needs to get away from the crowd for a while. Since you'll have his play pack and toys to keep him occupied I think he will probably do fine. I remember what my son was like at that age and since he was always a good baby anyway, he enjoyed all the attention he got and also enjoyed sitting in his playpen playing with his toys. Take him with you and have a great time.
2007-06-26 07:10:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I went to my cousin's wedding when I was 17, and there were 3 kids there. I'd known the parents of the kids my whole life and grew up with them. The mom asked me to look after the baby (about 1-year-old) during the reception. I held the baby and played with her until the meal, and then she went back to the mom. Afterwards, she was given back to me to play with and keep entertained. I made a few dollars and I love kids so this was no problem for me! Maybe you could see if there are going to be any teens there who would be willing to "babysit" during the reception. This way someone is always watching the baby and chances are a teen would be more excited about that than sitting at a wedding.
2007-06-26 12:55:17 · answer #2 · answered by tink 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a backup babysitter or someone who can take the kids to the room should either of them get overwhelmed and start freaking out. I don't know how old your other child is, but if it's a large party, ANY kid could bug out from all the commotion.
At my friend's wedding, she had young nieces and nephews, and since she and the groom lived locally, she hired someone to hang in the bridal suite (that was provided to her gratis from the hotel) and used it as a daycare kind of thing - had DVDs set up, and some games and toys - and that's where the kids could go crash out. You might want to throw that idea out to your inlaws or the other parents - if you know them... Just so ALL the adults can have a good time too. =)
2007-06-26 13:15:52 · answer #3 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your mom in law gave you some excellent ones. Bring his pack and play--and obviously some of his toys as well. Make sure you'll have food that your kids will eat--or check with your sis in law and see if they're having it at the reception. If there's a teenaged cousin, you might offer him/her some cash to be in charge of the kids during the evening. You might also want to check with the hotel about babysitting services if you don't have access to a teenager. If the reception runs later in the evening, if you have a sitter in your hotel room, you can leave your sleeping children in there, and still be down in the reception enjoying your family. That's great that your in laws are wanting him there, so it should go off just fine.
2007-06-26 12:46:02 · answer #4 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Weddings and babies are not a very good mix, unfortunately. You can make a grand entrance with your baby for introduction sake and for photo time. Hire someone to care for your baby in the hotel room for the rest of the night that way you can take the baby up to the room once everyone has visited for a bit with him and taken photos and than you can come back to the wedding and enjoy yourself along with Dad. Having a baby in a playpen at a wedding is not really kosher and babies get fussy in strange places surrounded with strange people! He will get agitated and so will Mom and Dad. Good luck and enjoy the wedding!
2007-07-03 03:49:05 · answer #5 · answered by e m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your kids have been invited, by all means, bring them. Preparing for the youngest, 1st bring a change of suitable clothes. The rest, pack the bag like you would if you were going to a friend's house, but that friend doesn't have kids. things that will keep both kids happy and out of people's hair.
You may also want to check out whether or not there will be a teenager there that, if necessary, could/would take the kids up to your room and babysit. OR if you already know of a teenager that babysits, your kids or other's, see if they could come along with you.
2007-07-01 13:27:42 · answer #6 · answered by elewishs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! Weddings are family affairs- everyone will want to see your youngest angel along with the 6 year old. Sounds like your family has already given you good advise of the pack in play. Another important point is the pictures....ahhhhhh memories. You want to make sure he is included in these! A mother can never have enough pictures of their babies no matter the time, place or event!
2007-07-03 10:26:57 · answer #7 · answered by LaRaye 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your mind is already made up. The thing that I'm on the edge about is whether or not you will have a good time. My sister had her baby at my wedding for part of it and until he left, she couldn't do much of anything. No dancing or even mingling that much. Keep that in mind...what about hiring a babysitter for your baby? It could just be one of the older kids at the reception. I think that would be a great compromise!!
Good luck and have fun!! :)
2007-06-26 13:29:27 · answer #8 · answered by Des 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It helps that you are staying in the same hotel as the reception and that there will be other kids there. I don't think you have anything to worry about - there will be plenty of people there who will want to hold and fuss over the baby, and when he gets tired, put him in the playpen. Kids are always entertained at weddings. Have fun!
2007-06-26 12:39:34 · answer #9 · answered by 1912 Hudson 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a babysitter you usually use? If so, see if she can come with you or for the duration of the reception. She could be available in the hotel room (watching movies, etc) and then she'll be right down the hall for you to drop the kids off with if they get fussy, or tired.
2007-06-26 15:39:28 · answer #10 · answered by pacoferdinand 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋