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What to do with the kids?

dimplesnataldimplesnatal
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in New York-New York City
I will be hosting my reception at a venue that does not allow anyone under the age of 21. Therefore, I have 4 children (all under 10 years) that will not be able to attend the reception. Not having children is my choice. I was wondering if anyone else is in or was in the same predicament as myself. The venue does not have another room for the children. The babysitting service will either have to be held at the hotel or at another location. I am more than happy to hire a babysitting service for the children. Does anyone have any information they could share with regards to this?
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Re: What to do with the kids?

  • jayjoejayjoe member
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    edited December 2011
    Keep in mind that many parents will not feel comfortable leaving their child/children with someone they do not know. Its very common for people to not want kids at their wedding. Just address the invites to Mr & Mrs X, do not put "and family". Thats what we did. And, i have to be honest, you are a better person than I. I think its great that you are trying to find a babysitter, but remember that its not really your responsibility. I'm sure your friends or family have used babysitters before so leaving their little ones home for one night wont kill them.
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  • dimplesnataldimplesnatal
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    edited December 2011
    Thank you jayjoe for your reply. My predicament is that this wedding is a destination wedding for myself. My fiancee lives and works in NYC, but his family is coming in from Texas and my family is coming in from Toronto Canada. I would like the children to come to NYC so they can experience the awesomeness that is Manhattan. Worse case scenario only 1 member of the family comes or they can hire a babysitter or family member at home to look after the child for the weekend.I was hoping that some service exists out there that can accommadate such situations. Anyone heard of such a thing? BTW, jayjoe I will take into consideration your invite wording. Thank you.
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  • emilyhelckemilyhelck
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    edited December 2011
    I have heard good things about the Barnard Babysitting Agency: http://eclipse.barnard.columbia.edu/~bbsitter/

    I don't have any personal experience with them, but I think they are mostly education students.
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  • MrsKocalMrsKocal member
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    edited December 2011

    Half of our guests were from OOT, so we needed to provide babysitters for them because they wouldn't know how to get their own.

    We had the younger sister of one of my BMs, along with her friend, babysit the kids in SIL's hotel room.  Everyone was fine with that arrangment - even the families from Spain who's children only spoke Spanish!

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  • jayjoejayjoe member
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    edited December 2011
    aah they are traveling to NYC. Then i suggest the place that a PP mentioned!
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  • natal10natal10 member
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    edited December 2011
    I was a Barnard Babysitter myself and their service is great!
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  • dimplesnataldimplesnatal
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    edited December 2011
    Thank you all for your suggestions. I will look into the Baynard Babysitter service. However, I like the idea of getting a sibling of a guest or an acquaintence to help out. Thanks again.
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