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Provide a babysitter or not?

Brett, on September 12, 2019 at 19:44 Posted in Wedding reception 0 7

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So we each have a niece that will still be quite young (2&3) when we get married next summer, plus one of my bridesmaids has younger kids(1,6,10). I want our brothers and their wives along with my bridesmaid to have a good time and not have to leave early because of their kiddos (if they don’t want to leave yet). So I am debating hiring someone(mor than likely an adult) to hang out in or hotel room for the night Incase anyone’s kids get tired but they still want to party. Would like others opinion on this. Thanks!

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Latest activity by Ashley, on September 23, 2019 at 16:21

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Ashley · On September 23, 2019 at 16:21
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Sometimes people want their kids with them. i would ask them first. then decide
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Allison · On September 13, 2019 at 13:25
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I would approach the parents themselves and see if they'd be interested in a babysitting service. Like some of the others mentioned, some parents don't/won't trust a stranger with their kids and might arrange for someone to get the kids when they tire out.
My FSIL and bridesmaid has 2 kids, 6 and 1 who are in the wedding party, but will leave after dinner. She arranged for a friend that the kids know to pick them up. I also have a 12 year old cousin who is really independent so my uncle said he'll just hang out in the hotel room when he's done with the wedding.
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Rayanne · On September 12, 2019 at 22:12
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You can always mention it to the parents but they probably already have and have something worked out.
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Tori · On September 12, 2019 at 20:05
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Hmmmm, I would for sure put it out there - but don't be offended if they say no. Some people prefer to use somebody that they know if they are going to use a babysitter. I'm sure that if it was me (and if I had kids), I would love the idea especially since I would want to party as long as possible with my sibling! Worth mentioning to them.
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Brett · On September 12, 2019 at 19:53
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I should have also mentioned in my original post that our ceremony isn’t til 7pm at night with the dance to follow. And only our brothers kids and my bridesmaids kids, and my cousins kids (one is my flower girl) are the only kids invited
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Kelsie · On September 12, 2019 at 19:49
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In my opinion, that’s going above and beyond the call of duty. I’m personally not doing that for my guests, if they need to leave early with their children that’s totally understandable.
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Katelyn · On September 12, 2019 at 19:48
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Have you spoken to the parents about this yet? I think it's a really nice idea but some parents might only trust babysitters they know and dont want to leave their babies with strangers.
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