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babysitter service

hi, I have about 30 people that have infants/toddlers that I'm inviting to my wedding. I really don't really want screaming during the outdoor ceremony. However, I don't really care if they come to the reception. Is anyone hiring a babysitter service in the bedford/nashua area? If so, do you have recommendations? How much does something like this cost? Should I be paying for it or the guests?

Thanks!!

Re: babysitter service

  • edited December 2011
    Sorry I don't have a recommendation on a babysitter.

    However, if you are going to request/insist that infants/toddlers not attend your ceremony, it ought to be on your dollar that the children are watched.  Plus, be prepared for SOMEONE to be offended... while I can totally understand where you're coming from, some people just CAN'T understand why you don't want their precious little one there.
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  • edited December 2011
    I have to agree with PP - I can't think of a tactful way to invite children to the reception and NOT the ceremony.

    We had an adults only reception. I actually would have been ok with children coming to the ceremony but people got the hint from my "Adult Reception to follow" at the bottom of our invitations.

    Most people would rather find their own siter as they want to leave their kids with someone they trust. If you do decide to do this you should absolutely offer a babysitting service as well as cover the cost.

    DH's cousin was the only person who took advantage of our offer for a sitter. We gladly paid.
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  • edited December 2011
    We had children at the ceremony but not the whole reception - I can't think of any the other way around. 

    I was just turned to Sittercity dot com.  Looks like a good site for you to find someone for a few hours.

    Or check with your venue, if it's less than an hour during the ceremony - try to keep the kids as close as possible to the ceremony.  Keep in mind many parents have the sense to remove a crying child from the ceremony - the ones who don't are probably the one who wouldn't leave the child with the sitter anyway.

    My Ring bearer proudly exclaimed the "yumminess" of his raisins through much of our ceremony - and it's one of my favorite memories.
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    edited December 2011

    We are hiring a babysitter (maybe two) for the reception for any children that need it (they are all over 4)! This is only for children that are invited/involved in the ceremony. We are hiring a sitter that my Dad & Stepmom use for my little sisters.  if you decide to hire someone maybe ask a few of your guests with kids that you are close to if they have a babysitter they use regularly. We are paying for this service as well!


    I personally would lean towards not inviting any toddlers/infants at all if you are concerned about this. It may be easier and more comfortable for the parents to just hire a babysitter themselves for the whole wedding rather than using someone they don't know just for the ceremony.

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  • edited December 2011
    I would have to advise to be prepared for backlash. We are doing no kids what so ever and that excludes 6 nieces and nephews (which my future sibling in laws think are still coming anyway).  It is tough to say no kids for the ceremony but it's ok at the reception, it might be easier to say no kids at all.

    Kids that age are hit or miss too, our ceremony place even told us not to use children in the wedding under 3 because they can't focus long enough to do their job.

    If you're still stuck, I would ask around at Rivier college in Nashua, I know they have an education program, and have have a sitter service they offer since it's in the same town (not sure if you're in the same part of town)

    Good luck!
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