the only thing that bothers me about my wedding day is...

[gracefulshrimp]

Justin and I decided that although we love kids, and love our friends kids, because of so many friends having kids, and the space of the hall, we were not inviting the children of our friends to the wedding

Comments

[greenness]

I think that's a hard choice to make but I support your right to make it in the way that's best for YOUR day.
(And as a kid, I would have thanked you for it! I hated dressing up and going to those boring things.)

Kids are a sticky point anytime we decide to throw a party and were a complicated problem topic when we considered our own wedding. (One of the many reasons we eloped.)

[pips]

I love your icon. And I agree as a kid I'd have been like SCORE! No dress! (I was a tomboy. Always an argument.)

[gracefulshrimp]

it was definitely a hard choice. most of the parties we throw are super kid friendly.. housewarming, birthday, pot luck.

honestly, i kinda wanted one day all about me :p and when kids are there... not in a good or bad way, but its shared to be about them/us.. and i want the us to me and justin :)

[pips]

Jenny it's your wedding. I think if family and friends don't understand it's on them. Seriously. And a 3 month old, especially if it's a breast feeding 3 month old (who I sincerely hope his mother lets me snuggle) is allowed because he's 3 MONTHS OLD.

Everyone is different. I love kids too but should I ever get married, unless I have kids of my own before I am married (omg my grandma just rolled in her grave) I too would have an adult only wedding. So don't be concerned. In fact I hope your friends and family see that as date night. A night away from the kids, a night to enjoy themselves, not have to rush to get home early, cranky kids, nap times, bedtime, bath times, etc. Not having to dress up the kids, making sure the kids are quiet, behave, eat their food, don't lick the cake, etc.

And you are planning YOUR wedding. Not paying to babysit a bunch of kids.

Can't wait to see you!!!!!!

[gracefulshrimp]

thats exactly how i thought of it! as a date night, where adults can party down knowing that they dont have to have one eye on the kids at all time!

[mbeancntr]

I will echo it's your wedding and I'm glad you made a decision and are sticking with it. I don't blame you and think an adult only wedding is a great idea. ;)

[gracefulshrimp]

thanks :)

[polyemtgirl]

Good for you girl!! Oh ps, whats the dress code? Gotta start looking for an outfit!

[gracefulshrimp]

thanks :)

dress code is.. well this is what im telling people

im in a white dress and justin is in a tux, but only bc i want to be. i would assume women in a dress or nice pant suit, and men in khaki/black pants and a button down shirt, not necessarily a jacket. the idea is to have fun, so dont wear something uncomfortable!