Hi ladies! I was so happy today that I normally stalk the etiquette board because I've had to use advice that is given on a weekly basis surrounding kids today. We only put adults on the invites like you ladies often say. I only had a couple calls about kids which I've used the line of "I'm sorry, but we only have room for you and so and so". One response was actually "GREAT"... not in a bad way but this person automatically started saying how she can find a sitter and even go out after the reception. She was ecstatic. I thought I was lucky up to this point. No kid drama... until today. A friend called and said that next weekend 'may' be her weekend with her son because she only gets him every other weekend (the father has custody). I don't where she gets the 'may' at. She knows. Anyways, I said okay. She asked if he could come. I told her that we just had room for her guest. I've already had to tell other guests no and that it may stir up problems if her son is present while other children didn't come. She said "Well, that is my weekend. They will understand that". I doubt she will go around telling everyone "I'm sorry but its my weekend". I told her I had to stay firm or I would have to call all parents to allow them to bring kids which would skyrocket catering costs.
Now my question is.. and she would be the one to do this.. What if she brings him anyways? Obviously it would be rude to kick a child out. I know its her weekend with him and I feel sorry about it but she has known since January and I know the father to be easy going if she needs to switch around days. I have to stay firm price wise, and I'm not going to have family and other friends ticked off either. So -just in case- and I know I'm being premature about this.. but what would you do if you were in this situation?