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Natalie
Curious October 2021 Ontario

Kid free Sunday wedding?

Natalie, on October 27, 2019 at 08:37 Posted in Plan a wedding 0 8
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We've always been planning a kid free wedding, since most of the children in our extended families our social circles are lil running monsters.

We've attended a cousin's wedding where the whole time during the ceremony, all you hear is screaming and crying, not a single word from the couple during their vows.
I know we're probably getting a bit of push back from our families, but me and the FH have decided kid free was the way to go.Now due to budget constraints, we might be doing a Sunday wedding... So calling it a night out for parents seem a bit odd.Are there any parents out there that might be able to share some insight on how they feel about this one? Is it impossible to have both...?

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Latest activity by Ashley, on October 29, 2019 at 15:36
  • Ashley
    VIP August 2020 Ontario
    Ashley ·
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    Its totally up to you. but keep in mind if youre doing kids free it has to be all kids free. you cant pick and choose whose kids get to come or you guys are close with. ive seen fights at a friends wedding. So so brought their kids why did they say i cant bring mine and have gone up to the bride and groom on their wedding day and call them out on it. i personally wouldnt do a kid free wedding but thats just me. my family and my FH family all have kids. i want them to come and enjoy our wedding. but again this is completely up to you.

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  • Vinod
    Top August 2017 Ontario
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    Your wedding is important the way you set it and for the right reasons. Kid free wedding is possible to happen though some parents may decide to leave early for home to see the kids are settled, also to be up early for them to have their meals ready. They will still come for you and your husband no matter what happens.

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  • Taylor
    Beginner September 2021 Ontario
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    My kids are still really young (2 months and 1.5) so I’d likely end up leaving a wedding early regardless of what day it was held on. I’m also not a big alcohol drinker after having kids which plays a part in that. I don’t have any issues with people having a kid free wedding, but with that and it being held on a Sunday I’d expect a lot of parents to be leaving fairly early due to bedtime for younger children, and it being a school night
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  • Natalie
    Curious October 2021 Ontario
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    Thank you for the feedback everyone! Really appreciate it and makes us more comfortable with our decision.
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  • Casey
    Master October 2019 Ontario
    Casey ·
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    There is always push back when you do kid free weddings, but people need to understand that it’s your day and not theirs!! Make sure it’s worded clearly on the invite or wedding website.
    It is still a nice little date for the parents regardless of what day you have it!
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  • Tori
    Top October 2019 Manitoba
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    I agree, if it's a Sunday wedding people will leave early no matter what. This of course will be great for the wallet not only for how long you need the venue but also with how much alcohol is had Smiley tongue

    If you are looking for a way to word it on the invitations I would just stick to the basics and just simply state the wedding is 18+ (or whatever the legal age is where you are). No need to give then a reason but if you want you can say it's due to budget, capacity, or make something up?

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  • M
    Expert September 2019 Ontario
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    I agree with Rayanne, I wouldn't care. I suspect most parents leave weddings early regardless of the night, so you'll get that, especially as they'll need to get the kids to school the next day. But day of the week doesn't matter at all to me.
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  • Rayanne
    Master June 2022 Ontario
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    It's still a night out. Most people still would have to get up early on a monday weather they have kids or not after a wedding. My FH and I have kids but work in health/service industry so we have our nights out usually during the week. It works. It all depends on your guests. Even after a saturday wedding parents would have to get up after a wedding. I doubt the night of the week would matter as much.
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