Weddings, to me, have always been a family affair. Over the years, the weddings I have attended (six to be exact) have always included guests' children. For a majority of these weddings (4 to be exact) I was a kid, and I enjoyed the fancy service during dinner, the huge cake, and the dancing (hello conga line!). I really liked the feeling of being part of something that adults were part of. So when we began our guest list, as my way to return the experience to our younger relatives, they have always been considered part of the wedding guest list.
This decision is due to our fun experiences at weddings as children, and the amount of kids in our respective families. Our cousins, nieces, and nephews range in age from 1 year old to 17 years old. Each has had a lovely impact in our lives and we couldn't imagine a wedding with out them.
Sure they can be loud, messy, and unpredictable. We might even have to go to some lengths to keep them entertained. But they can also be so cute, giggly, and so much fun :)
Will you have an adults only reception or will it be open to children? How did you come to this decision?
Blog title is from lyrics by Sly and the Family Stone
Showing posts with label kids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kids. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
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