Why can't I just have a kid-free wedding??

Joannamessier

I don't want kids there.... Enough said right? No.... Wrong

missfrodo

If you don't want kids, don't invite kids.  If parents call to ask if their kids are invited, tell them you are sorry but you cannot accomadate their children.  Recommend a local babysitter that you trust.  

Realize that some people will refuse to attend without their children.  Tell them their presence will be missed, and move on.  

6fsn

You can have a kid free wedding.  Expect some people to love it and some to hate it.

GBCK

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[QUOTE]I don't want kids there.... Enough said right? No.... Wrong
Posted by Joannamessier[/QUOTE]

You can.
You will get flack from some people, kudos from others.   Some folks can't/won't be able to find childcare and won't be able to come.  Some will throw fits.  Some will be thrilled to have a 'date night' w/o the kids.
Such is life.
Decide if the blowback is worth what you want.  But no one is holding a gun to your head.

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[QUOTE]In Response to Why can't I just have a kid-free wedding?? : You can. You will get flack from some people, kudos from others.   Some folks can't/won't be able to find childcare and won't be able to come.  Some will throw fits.  Some will be thrilled to have a 'date night' w/o the kids. Such is life. Decide if the blowback is worth what you want.  But no one is holding a gun to your head.
Posted by GBCK[/QUOTE]

This.  You can.  We are.  Only one person has had an issue with it but honestly, she's being stubborn and refusing to look at any options...and she has a few.  If she can't make it, we understand.

kmmssg

Would you like to elaborate a bit and get rid of some steam?  A few details of your challenges might help us help you.  Last DD to get married had a kid free wedding.  I quite enjoyed it.

*Barbie*

last wedding I went to was kid free, and it was great. 

DK and I were able to have my parents babysit our daughter (19 mo at the time) and enjoyed a great night out. 

Some of the OOT guests may pass because they don't have local childcare, but that's just the sacrifice you'll have to make. If people give you a hard time, say something along the lines of " that was the decision we made - to give the adults a night out. we're sorry if you do not agree, and hope that you will be able to make it. if you cannot make it, we'll miss you."