Children At Wedding Reception
Hi everyone,
I am wondering about my responsibility for children at wedding. There will be several there and the parents have said that they want the kids there for a bit but would then like to enjoy the night themselves - without the kids. Most of the people with kids are friends from away and don`t know any one where we are getting married. So, am I responsible for arranging and paying for a babysitter or do I let them deal with it? Our reception is at an inn, so should I arrange for a room to bring the children? Should I arrange for movies or activities or should the parents help out to entertain their children?
Thanks.
Posted by Heidi; updated 07/22/04
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Parents are responsible for their own kids not you. If you have invited children then it maybe a good idea to put on some entertainment - such as a bouncy castle, clowns etc. But, again it is the parents responisibility to keep an eye on their kids.
Posted by J; updated 07/22/04
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Bottom line, if guests decide to bring their children it is their responsibility. But if you can afford to, many people do prvide entertainment or a sitter to keep an eye on things. If it won`t be too much extra, the seperate room for the children is a great idea. Also, if you know any responsible teens, they make great cheap sitters.
My FH and I have alot of children coming to the wedding. Our space and finances only allow for a Kid`s table. It will have a few games, art materials, and toys. Just remember that most parents will have the children dressed up so don`t include paint, markers or anything else that could ruin their clothes or you might be stuck with huge dry cleaning bills from now Ex friends.
Good Luck
Posted by Excited Bride; updated 07/22/04
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Definitely dont provide child care ... Hate to be harsh but kids belong to parents, that means they are repsonsible for making sure that they dont eat the cake before you cut it :-) There were tons of kiddies at my wedding, and the parents did a great job of keeping tabs on em. Good luck with your special day, and remember ... Its YOUR special day, its ok to be a little selfish this time!!
Posted by Lee; updated 07/22/04
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I agree.it is for the parents to tend to their children.Iwouldn`t pay for their child care and so on.don`t you have a wedding to pay for?.i recently was married and had a bubble machine,bottled bubbles with our names and date on it ,and balloons scattered on the floor for the kids.all the children enjoyed,especially my own.
Posted by Kaseygirl; updated 07/25/04
