I feel like i'm the only one dealing with something like this. I have way too many opinions from people that aren't contributing financially, and should have no say yet it keeps coming up and getting worse. So here is the run down; my parents are paying for the wedding ceremony, and reception. 115 guests, only 5 people above the age of 12 and younger then 18 are invited. No kids otherwise. fiancee is paying for the rehearsal dinner, not his mom. We told everyone no kids in August of last year, recently its been coming to our attention that no one was paying attention to what we had said. Our jack and jill shower is in July, small and intimate. His family members all want to bring kids.... WHY DO YOU WANT KIDS AT THE BRIDAL SHOWER? COME ON?!?!?! This has been driving me insane. My sister and Aunt are hosting the Bridal Shower, and if kids were to come that's 16 total. Im not sure, but to me that sounds more like a kids birthday then a bridal shower. Well a few nights ago a huge argument happened, and my fiancée broke down and told me that all this drama with his family trying to rule the situation is giving him migranes, and he even suggested that we just elope because the drama has just gotten out of hand. I feel so bad for him, and don't know what to physically do. I want to protect him, but he doesn't want me to stand up to his family. I asked him to say something to everyone, yet I think he is scared of the conversation. I am really bothered by their need to want to control the situation. I understand this is about his nieces and nephew, but honestly why would we want a bunch of hyper kids on the dance floor. We want our day to be ours, and not have to be watching the kids. I sound selfish, but its our wedding day. WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO HAVE OUR DAY! My parents and family are totally supportive of the no children at the ceremony, wedding and other bridal activities. For whatever reason, his family just is trying to push their demands into every corner. With all this negativity, I feel as if they don't support us, and im really sad to say that if they continue this behavior they will lose their son and brother... not my words his. Am I the only one going through this stuff?