Whether they're pilfering petits fours off the dessert
table or twirling themselves silly on the dance floor, these photo ops in party
shoes can bring joy and spontaneity to a wedding. Here’s guide provided by wedding dress plaza to the pros
and the cons of inviting the pre-cocktail set.
How to decide. Pros: Kids bring major spunk to your
wedding album and swagger to the dance floor. Cons: Their need for constant
supervision can make it tough for parents to let loose. Be honest with yourself
about your vision for your wedding before saying yea or nay to tiny guests. And
once you make a decision, stick with it.
Compromise is possible. There are ways to include kids in the
wedding without giving them an all-access pass. One is to invite only your
child attendants or close family members. Another is to set across-the-board
age restrictions—say 10 and up. But the most diplomatic strategy is to include
kids in the ceremony and cocktail hour, then ask that they depart before dinner and dancing.
Spread the word. To make your preferences clear, mark
your invites with the full name of each guest. If you're not inviting kids,
include babysitting information on your save-the-date, and ask close friends
and family to pass the word along. Another way to make it explicit: Plainly
state on your wedding website that the event is grown-ups only.
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