{"id":51026,"date":"2017-10-07T19:51:16","date_gmt":"2017-10-07T19:51:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topweddingquestions.com\/blog\/?p=11997"},"modified":"2017-10-07T19:51:16","modified_gmt":"2017-10-07T19:51:16","slug":"protocol-regarding-infants-young-kids-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/invite-list\/protocol-regarding-infants-young-kids-wedding","title":{"rendered":"What is the Protocol Regarding Infants & Young Kids at a Wedding?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to the kiddos at the wedding, there are a lot of ways to fizzle out the awkwardness of the flame before it happens – no matter which side you’re on, be it host of the event or parent.<\/p>\n

Do I bring my kids? Should I invite everyone\u2019s kids? What should I dress the little ones in? How do I keep all of the tiny tots busy and happy at the party? There are so many questions regarding kid protocol and we\u2019re covering it all today!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important that you make plans ahead of time and address the issues before any actual problems in this department arise<\/p>\n

Inviting The Kids<\/h2>\n

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First things first, is it ever appropriate to not invite the children? <\/b><\/p>\n

Yes, it is and don\u2019t fret about it. Sometimes people\u2019s budgets cannot handle all of the kids that go along with each and every friend and family member. Other times the venues won\u2019t allow it or it\u2019s just not an appropriate kind of space for the little ones to roam freely. A discreet and simple way to address the issue is to add \u201cadult-only reception to follow,\u201d or something similar, on wedding invitations.<\/p>\n

Other ways to make it clear who is and who is not invited to the wedding is to be extremely specific with the invitations. List out the names of all invited inside the RSVP card. If children of the invited are over the age of 18, he\/she should receive a separate invitation.<\/p>\n

But, if you\u2019re holding a daytime event or a more casual celebration, you\u2019ll have a harder time not allowing kids to have a spot at the party. Be weary and as accommodating as you can. You never want to come across as \u201ctoo good\u201d to celebrate with the little ones. It\u2019s also in bad taste to allow some kids to attend while leaving others out. Don\u2019t play favorites, you\u2019ll end up hurting someone\u2019s feelings this way.<\/p>\n

Lastly, you can always pick up the phone after the invites have been sent and chat with those that do have kids. This makes it all more personal and more considerate on your part. If the children aren\u2019t invited, talk to them about why and give them enough heads up to plan for childcare.<\/p>\n

Incorporating The Kids<\/h2>\n

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Besides having a ring bearer and flower girl, what are some other ways you can incorporate your extra-special kiddos <\/a>into the big day? Whether it\u2019s your own daughter or your niece, there are plenty of ways to keep them involved and feeling special including:<\/p>\n