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<blockquote data-quote="hearts and roses" data-source="post: 459352" data-attributes="member: 2211"><p><span style="color: #008080"><span style="font-size: 10px">I always assume that children of the invited are NOT included unless otherwise stated, even teens. I always ask to be sure, but growing up, unless the child(ren) were specifically invited or a part of the wedding, it was almost always assumed they were NOT invited. Especially considering the cost's of weddings these days! I recall receiving an invite from my cousin when I was just 12 and it was addressed to Mistress H&R (no guest was allowed) and my sister's were over 18 and received their own invites and were allowed to bring a guest. And my nephew, who was then 6 received an invite that was addressed to Master Nephew (no guest obviously). I think that's what the etiquette was back then. I don't know why these things change the way they go - makes it so confusing. </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #008080"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #008080"><span style="font-size: 10px">However, that said, the bride showed very bad form by not saying so sooner. If the invites are sent out 8 weeks in advance, it is presumed that those attending will begin making arrangements as necessary. An email should follow VERY shortly thereafter clarifying whether or not children are allowed. I've seen invites where it is stated at the bottom very clearly. And very often the bride/groom will provide babysitting, along with food and beverages for those who cannot leave their children at home.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #008080"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #008080"><span style="font-size: 10px">Personally, I think family is family and everyone should be present, but I come from a long line of casual weddings thrown in the great outdoors. In a catered hall? Well, that's a different story when you're paying per plate for a sit down dinner these days. </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #008080"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #008080"><span style="font-size: 10px">So what are you going to do?? </span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hearts and roses, post: 459352, member: 2211"] [COLOR=#008080][SIZE=2]I always assume that children of the invited are NOT included unless otherwise stated, even teens. I always ask to be sure, but growing up, unless the child(ren) were specifically invited or a part of the wedding, it was almost always assumed they were NOT invited. Especially considering the cost's of weddings these days! I recall receiving an invite from my cousin when I was just 12 and it was addressed to Mistress H&R (no guest was allowed) and my sister's were over 18 and received their own invites and were allowed to bring a guest. And my nephew, who was then 6 received an invite that was addressed to Master Nephew (no guest obviously). I think that's what the etiquette was back then. I don't know why these things change the way they go - makes it so confusing. However, that said, the bride showed very bad form by not saying so sooner. If the invites are sent out 8 weeks in advance, it is presumed that those attending will begin making arrangements as necessary. An email should follow VERY shortly thereafter clarifying whether or not children are allowed. I've seen invites where it is stated at the bottom very clearly. And very often the bride/groom will provide babysitting, along with food and beverages for those who cannot leave their children at home. Personally, I think family is family and everyone should be present, but I come from a long line of casual weddings thrown in the great outdoors. In a catered hall? Well, that's a different story when you're paying per plate for a sit down dinner these days. So what are you going to do?? [/SIZE][/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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