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Children in the wedding party

FurtureMrsMJGFurtureMrsMJG
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My fiance has 3 neices and a nephew, all under the age of 10; his brother is the best man, and I prematurely asked his sister-in-law to be a bridesmaid along with the kids to be in the wedding. We have an uneven amount or people by adding his sister in law to the mix.  Should I have the kids walk down the aisle in respective junior roles followed by their mother and all 5 go sit down with the grooms family?  I know for a fact his sister-in-law will not leave the childeren alone with his parents (incapable of watching 4 children properly.)  I do want their involvement, but do not want the distraction of 4 kids at the alter.

On a second note, I don't think it is appropriate to have children in a limo with other adults who will be toasting with alcohol, and making frequent stops to take pictures on location.  How do I arrange travel from one location to another with out making anyone feel left out or like a "3rd wheel?" 


HELP!!!  I HAVE A MESS!!!
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  • OliveOilsMomOliveOilsMom member
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    Ditto that uneven numbers are fine.  I would have all of the kids in the WP.  They can sit in the front row with their mother after they process in.  She would be able to watch over them during the ceremony.

    It's up to you with the limo.  We had my niece and nephew in the limo with us from the church to the reception.  There wasn't free flowing booze, but there were some drinks passed around.  The kids came onto the limo bus and buckled up, they really got a kick out of being in the limo, especially my nephew who is big into trucks & buses in general.

    However, 1 1/2 years before that, my brother got married and again my niece and nephew were in the WP.  My niece came on the strech limo with us, but my nephew followed in the car behind him with his dad (the BM) & mom.  I think since my nephew was a bit younger (and they also had a newborn), they felt more comfortable keeping him in their car. 

    Just remember, if you want the WP kids in the pictures, they will need to get to the different locations somehow.  I would just see what your BIL & SIL are most comfortable with.
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  • Jen4948Jen4948 member
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    Uneven numbers are perfectly okay.  The kids can sit with the groom's family.

    The kids don't need to be in the limo, but if they're not, I think you should just have yourself and the groom in the limo.  The WP members will have to arrange their own transportation if you are not providing any for them aside from the limo.

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  • FurtureMrsMJGFurtureMrsMJG
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    I want full participation from all listed above.  Grooms family is not capable of properly handling 4 children in the appropriate manner for a wedding. ( Future MIL and FIL are a little out of touch with current child care skills, and well sis in law is a bit picky about who she leaves the kiddo's with.)  We talked and decided my future sis in law will be my maid of honor during "girly" stuff seeing as how my brother is my "man" of honor, and during the ceremony she will read a scripture. This way she is able to be involved and still take care of the kids. 

    As for the Limo, we are just thinking of how antsy they might get ( which they are very energenic) while trying to take pictures on our way to the reception venue.  The reception venue is about 45 minutes away from our ceremony so we don't expect our bridal party to all take seperate vehicles.  We plan on staging as many vehicles for people to car pool with as possible.

    Thank you everyone for your ideas!
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  • FurtureMrsMJGFurtureMrsMJG
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_wedding-party_children-in-the-wedding-party?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:37Discussion:5bcea6e0-ef2f-4be2-9af4-b7c19dac4841Post:4f9aae64-0623-4dad-839c-c34e13eaf886">Re: Children in the wedding party</a>:
    [QUOTE]Transportation will be an issue if the kids can't ride with their parents. As a parent, I'd have to decline to ride in the limo.  I wouldn't pawn my kid off on another guest.  Whom could I trust, as well?
    Posted by RetreadBride[/QUOTE]

    We are assuming they are driving to Wisconsin ( our home town) from Texas ( where they live) in their Tahoe like they always do when they visit, it will be the only vehicle that will safely fit all 4 kids,so one of them will have to drive it and follow.
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