We are having our ceremony in Las Vegas. We are having an at home reception for our close family and friends a month later. We are on a tight budget. Here is my dilemma:
Between FI and I's families we have 6 kids under 5 years old (not to mention 10 more kids between 6-18). We are ok with having our families children at the wedding (as one of the toddlers is our own four year old daughter). BUT, here is the problem, we are invited a few of our "couple friends", most of which I met through my mom group. Obviously, they alll have kiddos. There are 7 under 5 years old and 4 between 8-13.
Basically, I don't want our wedding to turn into a kindergarten classroom environment. What do I do? We want our friends there, we do not have money to hire someone to watch over the children. Do I say family can bring kids and friends cannot? I'm not sure.... I thought about setting up an area for the kids to play with certain activities to keep them busy? Has anyone else done this and it worked out? Please give me your past stories!! Also, there will, obviously be drinking for the 21+ crowd and its a Vegas theme wedding. Thank you!