{"id":9252,"date":"2025-01-21T09:51:56","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T15:51:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pearl.davidsbridal.com\/inspiration\/?p=9252"},"modified":"2025-05-16T12:47:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T16:47:44","slug":"pros-and-cons-of-kids-at-your-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pearl.davidsbridal.com\/inspiration\/wedding-planning\/pros-and-cons-of-kids-at-your-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Kids at Your Wedding: Yes or No and What to Consider"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the most polarizing debates in history: should you have (gulp!<\/em>) \u2026 KIDS at your wedding?<\/strong> It\u2019s a heated topic\u2014but we\u2019re here to clear the air. Let these thoughts aid your decision making, but like most things wedding planning, it\u2019s ultimately up to you and your partner!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pros:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No sitter? No problem! <\/strong>When you have kids at your wedding, you don\u2019t have to worry about guests RSVP\u2019ing \u201cno\u201d because they\u2019re not able to find a sitter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids are fun! <\/strong>Little ones are sweet, energetic, and see the beauty in everything. Plus, those tiny tuxes<\/a> and dainty dresses<\/a> are extra-adorable, don\u2019t you think?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cute photo opps: <\/strong>Those precious little smiles never get old (even when the kids themselves do!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tiny dancer! <\/strong>No one fills a dance floor like a miniature hype person. Let’s go for a twirl!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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No sitter? Little problem\u2026 <\/strong>Those guests that didn’t need a sitter? They may have to dip out early for bedtime routine and miss some of the fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids get antsy: <\/strong>The issue with that energy? Kids need to expel it. They may start chatting (or crying) during your vows or complain about their shoes at the reception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And\u2026 Not so cute photo opps: <\/strong>Crying faces in the background, photobombing your entrance, the list goes on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dance floor divas: <\/strong>Dance floor tantrums? Definitely a thing. Watch your step!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Additional Thoughts on Kids at Your Wedding<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you choose to exclude children, some guests may feel like their family isn\u2019t welcome and could hold some resentment, (we\u2019re really<\/em> hoping they won\u2019t!). Or, on a lighter note, some parents may welcome the kid-free night out! While it may be easier for parents to bring their children along and avoid the search for a trustworthy sitter, those same parents may feel like they can\u2019t let loose and enjoy that open bar you budgeted<\/a> for. They may even feel a little down over having to chase their kids around all night to ensure they don\u2019t mess up any of those well-thought-out DIY centerpieces you worked so hard on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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