One of the biggest decisions many couples face when planning a wedding is whether or not they want to include their favorite pint-sized people on the guest list. Kids can bring a funny, silly, and magical spirit to the big day, but they certainly don’t come without stress or wild unpredictability. So how do you decide if you’d like to have children present or not" Asking yourself these questions might help.
Do You Have Any Little Ones Who Just NEED to Be There"
The first question to ask yourself should be whether you know some kiddos who you absolutely do not want to be without on your wedding day. If you or your partner have young siblings or children of your own, these kids might be absolutely essential to the event in your eyes. The answer to this question might also affect your overall kid-friendly wedding decision for a few reasons. For example, if you know you want your niece to be a part of the celebration, this might mean that a few other young relatives will need to be invited, too. This is as much about giving the kiddos some other little ones to play with as it is addressing family politics around children. So if you know you simply must have one or two kids there, this decision might become a no-brainer for you.
How Will Your Family React"
Now, of course, your wedding is just that: YOUR wedding. But it would be disingenuous to imply that your family’s opinion will have no bearing on your plans. If you know it’s family tra...