In the Friends episode where Rachael and Monica throw Pheobe a bridal shower, Rachael's (Jen Aniston) dress @ the shower is absloutely gorgeous and I want to buy it, or at least something similar. It's black w/ sparkly flower designs and long slits up both sides of the dress.
Does anyone know where I can find it or who designed it or any other details?
Oh, the episode is titled: The One Where The Stripper Cries.
Thanks! :o)
'Friends' wardrobe question...?
google it and maybe you can find a website that sells it
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Friday, January 27, 2012
Attendants gifts?
I got married in April and loved making hand crafted items for my wedding. I am thinking of selling some similar items online. I would appreciate your feedback.
If there was a website that sold small, wooden chests personalized with the names or initials of each member of your bridal party handpainted on the tops, would you be interested in purchasing them? What about wooden plaques with names or images burnt into the wood? Also what would you consider to be a reasonable price?
Would you purchase handmade invitations online? What would you be willing to pay?
Would you mail order custom artificial flower arrangements such as bouquets? What would you pay for these?
I really appreciate any input you can give.
Attendants gifts?
Being a totally non-crafty bride, I would love that. The only thing, there are SOOO many wedding websites, I'm afraid yours might get lost in the shuffle.
Good luck to you.
Reply:The wooden chests, etc.... These are available at the various craft shows that are put on in our area. It's not really "my" kind of thing to buy... unless I was looking for something made locally or by someone I know. That would make it more special than just from some website.
Handmade invitations... probably not. Depends on the price. If it's cheaper than the pros, maybe. But there are tons of sellers on ebay selling them too.
Flowers -tons of people selling on ebay. Almost bought some, but the cost wasn't much less than real ones.
Take a look for these items on ebay. You can watch them to see what they sell for and how many items get sold.
Not to say you couldn't do it, but I think your best venue is to go to local craft shows and use the "locally hand made" angle.
Reply:I would not buy any trinkets for attendant gifts, especially anything with names/initials. I dont like giving people unnecessary knick knacks.
I wouldnt buy handmade invitations because I can make professional-looking ones myself, most likely cheaper. If I buy invitations, I would buy engraved or letterpressed invitations.
I wouldnt buy artificial flower arrangements, although they seem to be somewhat popular on here. You might have luck with that. I just dont see the point in artificial flowers, and Ill always buy the real thing.
Good luck to you.
Reply:I love the small personalized chest idea. I would have to see them to let you know exactly how much I would pay, but I would ball park $20.
Online would be a hard place to start out. Start by trying it out in your town and maybe on e-bay. Then you can get a site going. Good luck!
Reply:Sounds like something I would be interested in. If you do this anytime before April please let me know. We get married in May and I want to have there gifts around the end of April.
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If there was a website that sold small, wooden chests personalized with the names or initials of each member of your bridal party handpainted on the tops, would you be interested in purchasing them? What about wooden plaques with names or images burnt into the wood? Also what would you consider to be a reasonable price?
Would you purchase handmade invitations online? What would you be willing to pay?
Would you mail order custom artificial flower arrangements such as bouquets? What would you pay for these?
I really appreciate any input you can give.
Attendants gifts?
Being a totally non-crafty bride, I would love that. The only thing, there are SOOO many wedding websites, I'm afraid yours might get lost in the shuffle.
Good luck to you.
Reply:The wooden chests, etc.... These are available at the various craft shows that are put on in our area. It's not really "my" kind of thing to buy... unless I was looking for something made locally or by someone I know. That would make it more special than just from some website.
Handmade invitations... probably not. Depends on the price. If it's cheaper than the pros, maybe. But there are tons of sellers on ebay selling them too.
Flowers -tons of people selling on ebay. Almost bought some, but the cost wasn't much less than real ones.
Take a look for these items on ebay. You can watch them to see what they sell for and how many items get sold.
Not to say you couldn't do it, but I think your best venue is to go to local craft shows and use the "locally hand made" angle.
Reply:I would not buy any trinkets for attendant gifts, especially anything with names/initials. I dont like giving people unnecessary knick knacks.
I wouldnt buy handmade invitations because I can make professional-looking ones myself, most likely cheaper. If I buy invitations, I would buy engraved or letterpressed invitations.
I wouldnt buy artificial flower arrangements, although they seem to be somewhat popular on here. You might have luck with that. I just dont see the point in artificial flowers, and Ill always buy the real thing.
Good luck to you.
Reply:I love the small personalized chest idea. I would have to see them to let you know exactly how much I would pay, but I would ball park $20.
Online would be a hard place to start out. Start by trying it out in your town and maybe on e-bay. Then you can get a site going. Good luck!
Reply:Sounds like something I would be interested in. If you do this anytime before April please let me know. We get married in May and I want to have there gifts around the end of April.
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Dress help!?
I have decided to NOT do a Fairy Tale theme wedding, because it's too much work finding bridal party dresses. I have found a few I like and need your opinion!
MOH: #1-http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_...
OR
#2-
http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_...
Bridesmaids: #1- http://davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_byco...
OR
#2-http://davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_byco...
Jr. Bridesmaid:
#1- http://davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_byco...
or
#2- http://www.zone4kids.com/SweetiePie_Jr_B...
Flower Girl:
#1- http://www.dresskids.com/store/ltg510bl....
OR
#2-http://www.canastillaidealkids.com/LGima...
So, please tell me your opinion for each section! Thanks!
Dress help!?
My favorites are...
MOH: #2
Bridesmaid: #1
Jr. Bridesmaids: #2
Flower Girl: #2
Your dress is georgious!
I found an excellent Power Seller on Ebay that I am buying my dress from and they show the dress that they actualy make, they have thousands of feedback responses and the prices are very reasonable. = )
It is something to think about.
Reply:MOH - #1 because it seems a little more formal with the slight train at the back and will make the moh stand out more.
Bridesmaid - #2 because the first one is in the wrong material compared to the other dresses and will not go as well.
Jr Bridesmaid - #1 because the second one has too much going on compared to the other dresses. This first dress fits really nicely with the 2nd bridesmaid dress.
Flower Girl - #2 same as the jr bridesmaid's dress - the 1st option just has too much for the rest of the dresses. I like how simple all the others are and it makes the beadwork on yours stand out even more. The second dress is definately a pretty dress and goes perfectly with the other dresses too.
Reply:You have a stunning gown! Here's my opinion:
MOH should be in #2, with a contrasting sash or a different bouquet than the bridesmaids, to set her apart
Bridesmaids should be in #2, same gown as MOH.
Jr. Bridesmaid should be in #1. It goes better with the rest.
Flower girl should be in #2. It seems to be of a similar style dress as the rest of the bridal party.
Reply:MOH - second
Bridesmaid - the first one - and what a nice price!
Jr. - The first one would have her match the MOH, but it's really pricey. I'd go with the same one I chose for the bridesmaids.
Flower girl - The first one is gorgeous, and what a deal!
Love the pool colour you chose!
Reply:MOH #1 i love the back of it
Bridesmaid # 2 it goes better than the first one
J B #1 the second one is too much
F G #2 it seems to go better with all the other one than the first.
Your dress will be the most beautiful one there.
Reply:MOH - #2
Bridemaids - #1
Jr. - #1
Flower girl - # 1
and ur dress is bueatiful
Reply:MOH- the first one
Bridemaid- the frst one
Jr. Bridemaid- the second one
Flower girl- the first one.
Reply:MOH 2
B 2
JB 2
FG 2
yes, your dress is really beautiful. :)
Reply:MOH #1, BM #1, Jr #2, FG #2
Reply:I like everything you chose! You are going to have an amazing wedding, and I absolutely LOVE your dress! :)
MOH: #1-http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_...
OR
#2-
http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_...
Bridesmaids: #1- http://davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_byco...
OR
#2-http://davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_byco...
Jr. Bridesmaid:
#1- http://davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_byco...
or
#2- http://www.zone4kids.com/SweetiePie_Jr_B...
Flower Girl:
#1- http://www.dresskids.com/store/ltg510bl....
OR
#2-http://www.canastillaidealkids.com/LGima...
So, please tell me your opinion for each section! Thanks!
Dress help!?
My favorites are...
MOH: #2
Bridesmaid: #1
Jr. Bridesmaids: #2
Flower Girl: #2
Your dress is georgious!
I found an excellent Power Seller on Ebay that I am buying my dress from and they show the dress that they actualy make, they have thousands of feedback responses and the prices are very reasonable. = )
It is something to think about.
Reply:MOH - #1 because it seems a little more formal with the slight train at the back and will make the moh stand out more.
Bridesmaid - #2 because the first one is in the wrong material compared to the other dresses and will not go as well.
Jr Bridesmaid - #1 because the second one has too much going on compared to the other dresses. This first dress fits really nicely with the 2nd bridesmaid dress.
Flower Girl - #2 same as the jr bridesmaid's dress - the 1st option just has too much for the rest of the dresses. I like how simple all the others are and it makes the beadwork on yours stand out even more. The second dress is definately a pretty dress and goes perfectly with the other dresses too.
Reply:You have a stunning gown! Here's my opinion:
MOH should be in #2, with a contrasting sash or a different bouquet than the bridesmaids, to set her apart
Bridesmaids should be in #2, same gown as MOH.
Jr. Bridesmaid should be in #1. It goes better with the rest.
Flower girl should be in #2. It seems to be of a similar style dress as the rest of the bridal party.
Reply:MOH - second
Bridesmaid - the first one - and what a nice price!
Jr. - The first one would have her match the MOH, but it's really pricey. I'd go with the same one I chose for the bridesmaids.
Flower girl - The first one is gorgeous, and what a deal!
Love the pool colour you chose!
Reply:MOH #1 i love the back of it
Bridesmaid # 2 it goes better than the first one
J B #1 the second one is too much
F G #2 it seems to go better with all the other one than the first.
Your dress will be the most beautiful one there.
Reply:MOH - #2
Bridemaids - #1
Jr. - #1
Flower girl - # 1
and ur dress is bueatiful
Reply:MOH- the first one
Bridemaid- the frst one
Jr. Bridemaid- the second one
Flower girl- the first one.
Reply:MOH 2
B 2
JB 2
FG 2
yes, your dress is really beautiful. :)
Reply:MOH #1, BM #1, Jr #2, FG #2
Reply:I like everything you chose! You are going to have an amazing wedding, and I absolutely LOVE your dress! :)
First Communion ?
My only daughter has her first communion next month. Both of my boys have already done there first communions and they were a piece of cake. But I am having a bit of a challenge with my daughter.
My question is in regards to what she should wear. I found a great inexpensive website where I can order her dress at a reasonable price. I understand their dresses look a lot like a mini bridal gown. But my question is what do they wear on their heads. I really dont remember what the girls were wearing at the boys first communions. The website is showing veils, veils with a flower headband and tieras. What do most girls wear?
Thanks!
First Communion ?
Veils are required for girls during First Holy Communion Mass at my parish. (Technically, all women should be covering their heads at every Mass, but it's not enforced in the U.S. Still is at the Vatican, of course).
However, when my niece made her First Holy Communion on the east coast 10 years ago, she was too tomboyish to wear a veil and fortunately it wasn't required.
Whomever is providing the religious instruction to your daughter ought to be able to give you a better idea as to what is "done" at your parish.
Regarding the "bridal dress" tradition -- the children are supposed to be going to meet their "Bridegroom" -- Christ -- in the Eucharist. That's why they wear wedding clothes. It's perfectly acceptable and a nice symbolism.
Reply:I made my daughter tea length white dress and she didn't want a veil so we did a flower halo with ribbons down the back of it. She looked so cute.
Reply:it really depends on what you want and can afford (and what she wants!!)
some of them wear veils, or just flowers.. and some wear just nothing....
talk to your director of religious education at your church and see what she recommends.
Reply:Just so you know, it might be smart to burn some incense when she's around. It sounds weird, but when I had my first communion, it was the first time we as a family found out that certain smells make me nauseous, and I threw up on the priest as he waved the incense around me.
Just a thought, it was kinda an awkward moment.
Reply:most wear some sort of veils, but some wear nothing.
Reply:i wore a simple little veil. i have to admit a little jealousy as a friend's veil was from her mom's wedding!! she wore her mom's mantilla. it was really special. i think it depend on your daugther's style and the dress. i wouldn't do anythingtoo over the top -- it IS about coming humbly before God.
enjoy!!!
EDIT - saw your edit about the mini wedding dress.... generally the girls are in white dresses, yes, but they are short/tea length dresses not long.
Reply:I have only boys, but at their first Communions, about half of the girls had something on their heads, veils etc.. The tiaras seemed ridiculous to me.
I think a pretty white headband would be most appropriate. (or nothing, if she doesn't want anything)
Reply:Some parishes don't want the bridal image, but I say go for it all the way. It's beautiful and meaningful.
Reply:My sister and I wore little frilly dresses, white tights and white shoes. Nothing on our heads like a veil, but I think we had our hair pulled up nicely. I don't have access to my pictures since we live out of state from my parents, but I don't remember any veils.
Reply:no! don't make it a mini bridal gown! I wore a very nice green dress for my first communion. I guess it depends though, is she having it with a whole class? or just her. if you want her to look just like all the other little kids she is doing it at the same time as, I guess you'd want to go that route. It really shouldn't be a mini bride dress though.
My question is in regards to what she should wear. I found a great inexpensive website where I can order her dress at a reasonable price. I understand their dresses look a lot like a mini bridal gown. But my question is what do they wear on their heads. I really dont remember what the girls were wearing at the boys first communions. The website is showing veils, veils with a flower headband and tieras. What do most girls wear?
Thanks!
First Communion ?
Veils are required for girls during First Holy Communion Mass at my parish. (Technically, all women should be covering their heads at every Mass, but it's not enforced in the U.S. Still is at the Vatican, of course).
However, when my niece made her First Holy Communion on the east coast 10 years ago, she was too tomboyish to wear a veil and fortunately it wasn't required.
Whomever is providing the religious instruction to your daughter ought to be able to give you a better idea as to what is "done" at your parish.
Regarding the "bridal dress" tradition -- the children are supposed to be going to meet their "Bridegroom" -- Christ -- in the Eucharist. That's why they wear wedding clothes. It's perfectly acceptable and a nice symbolism.
Reply:I made my daughter tea length white dress and she didn't want a veil so we did a flower halo with ribbons down the back of it. She looked so cute.
Reply:it really depends on what you want and can afford (and what she wants!!)
some of them wear veils, or just flowers.. and some wear just nothing....
talk to your director of religious education at your church and see what she recommends.
Reply:Just so you know, it might be smart to burn some incense when she's around. It sounds weird, but when I had my first communion, it was the first time we as a family found out that certain smells make me nauseous, and I threw up on the priest as he waved the incense around me.
Just a thought, it was kinda an awkward moment.
Reply:most wear some sort of veils, but some wear nothing.
Reply:i wore a simple little veil. i have to admit a little jealousy as a friend's veil was from her mom's wedding!! she wore her mom's mantilla. it was really special. i think it depend on your daugther's style and the dress. i wouldn't do anythingtoo over the top -- it IS about coming humbly before God.
enjoy!!!
EDIT - saw your edit about the mini wedding dress.... generally the girls are in white dresses, yes, but they are short/tea length dresses not long.
Reply:I have only boys, but at their first Communions, about half of the girls had something on their heads, veils etc.. The tiaras seemed ridiculous to me.
I think a pretty white headband would be most appropriate. (or nothing, if she doesn't want anything)
Reply:Some parishes don't want the bridal image, but I say go for it all the way. It's beautiful and meaningful.
Reply:My sister and I wore little frilly dresses, white tights and white shoes. Nothing on our heads like a veil, but I think we had our hair pulled up nicely. I don't have access to my pictures since we live out of state from my parents, but I don't remember any veils.
Reply:no! don't make it a mini bridal gown! I wore a very nice green dress for my first communion. I guess it depends though, is she having it with a whole class? or just her. if you want her to look just like all the other little kids she is doing it at the same time as, I guess you'd want to go that route. It really shouldn't be a mini bride dress though.
Help with this crazy wedding please???
My sister in law is getting married in a few months. At first it was a huge wedding with 7 people on both sides standing up, and about 250 coming to the wedding. I was going to be the matron of honor and my husband was going to be best man due to the groom's choice. My daughter was going to be the flower girl. Last night she called me (after the day before calling me and telling me the wedding was off) and told me that her hubby to be wants a small private wedding and only family at it (they have almost 10 kids between them). Since we are family, she wants still wants us to stand up for them. It will be only us, and our daughter and a ring bearer. And then she tells me that I should still throw her a large bridal shower. The problem was that I was going to ask the bridesmaids to help me pay for it. Because I can't on my own.
Should I still have to throw her a shower? My husband is at the point where he doesn't even want to be in it, or attend it.
Help with this crazy wedding please???
You should just tell her that you are unable to afford a large shower. Explain to her that you were going to ask the other bridesmaids to pitch in for the cost of the shower, but seeing as her plans have changed you are unable to do so. To keep the peace just promise to give her a lovely shower, that will have to be within your budget. Also agree with others that it is extremely rude to invite someone to the shower and not the wedding.
All the best.
Reply:she wants a small wedding - but expects a huge shower huh?
that's humorous.
let her know that it is beyond rude to throw a wedding shower and expect people to attend that aren't invited to the wedding. You can do one, but it will be limited to the wedding invitees only....and it's going to be cold sandwiches and the radio playing...
if she wants to be greedy and wants more"stuff" she's just going to have to get creative on begging all on her own...
Reply:I think you should throw a small, intimate shower. If she complains, just tell her straight out that as the host of the shower, you are not going to commit a social blunder by inviting people who are not invited to the wedding. Since you are standing up for her, it would be nice to throw the shower, but at the same time it should not be something you are uncomfortable with or cannot afford.
Reply:If she wants a SMALL wedding then she gets a SMALL shower!!! You should never invite anyone to a Bridal Shower that is not invited to the wedding!!!
Reply:I agree with the other two... Small wedding = smaller shower... is rude to invite people to a shower but not the wedding!
Reply:tell her not to be so rude. should they be getting married at all?
Reply:Okay. What is she thinking? There is no way! I don't blame your husband either. It's simple, you can't throw a shower, invite all your former wedding guests, and wedding party, and then not invite them to the wedding.
Save a lot of heartache for everyone involved...don't do it!
Reply:small wedding= small shower
sounds rude of her to want to nix people out of the wedding but then still get gifts at a shower...
usually you don't invite people to the shower that aren't going to be invited to the wedding
and no if she's taking away your "partners" in throwing the shower, then you shouldn't be expected to throw the same event on your own now!
tell her that since it's just you and a smaller wedding you have to have a smaller shower.... the shower is not her decision anyway!
Reply:First of all, she cannot tell you that you have to throw her a bridal shower at all. It's sad to see how many brides think they are owed gifts - with that attitude they don't deserve any!
I would tell her (if you do decide to throw her a shower) that you will only invite those who were invited to the wedding. Inviting others is just rude and greedy.
Reply:Several things:
Sounds like they are older and have been married before since there are 10 kids between them. Big showers aren't necessarily appropriate, but that's not my business. It would probably be best to have a shower for family since the wedding is only for family.
What about this idea, since it's only family invited to the wedding.....let the family help with the shower. How about a family "pot-luck" where you can all give gifts? They would think nothing of it. And you could provide the cake and drinks.
I'd just wait it out on this one. Sounds like you have a few months before this actually happens. The way this sounds, they could change their mind again. I wouldn't stress, but would be gathering ideas in my mind for the shower you probably will end up giving in some form or another.
Reply:Tell her that you've done some research and that having a big shower and small wedding is just not done. That your not comfortable doing this, that you will throw her a shower in accordance to her wedding, small and family only. This you should be able to accomplish for about $200.00. If that's still out of your budget then I would see if other family member could help out by bringing some of the food. As far as your husband goes...there's nothing saying that he has to be in the wedding but I would make HIM be the one to tell her, give it some time, he may calm down and realize that regardless of his sisters flakiness that he really does want to be there for her on her special day. I would also remind him that his sister has had to revise her dream wedding, which I'm sure is upsetting to her, and for him to not be in it is going to make things even worse. Good luck.
Reply:Honey, it's not the place of the matron of honor to throw the bridal shower, but a close friend or another member of the family, such as an aunt or a cousin....
besides, the bride can't dictate the kind of bridal shower she gets....that is up to whoever hosts the shower.....and the guest list should only be the women who will be at the wedding...to invite people to a bridal shower who are not invited to the wedding, well it's rather rude, impolite for want of another word ( I won't use tacky but it sure is) and smacks of exactly what is is...a blatant attempt to squeeze as many gifts as possible out of the situation....and this needs to be told to the bride as gently as possible....Good Luck.
Should I still have to throw her a shower? My husband is at the point where he doesn't even want to be in it, or attend it.
Help with this crazy wedding please???
You should just tell her that you are unable to afford a large shower. Explain to her that you were going to ask the other bridesmaids to pitch in for the cost of the shower, but seeing as her plans have changed you are unable to do so. To keep the peace just promise to give her a lovely shower, that will have to be within your budget. Also agree with others that it is extremely rude to invite someone to the shower and not the wedding.
All the best.
Reply:she wants a small wedding - but expects a huge shower huh?
that's humorous.
let her know that it is beyond rude to throw a wedding shower and expect people to attend that aren't invited to the wedding. You can do one, but it will be limited to the wedding invitees only....and it's going to be cold sandwiches and the radio playing...
if she wants to be greedy and wants more"stuff" she's just going to have to get creative on begging all on her own...
Reply:I think you should throw a small, intimate shower. If she complains, just tell her straight out that as the host of the shower, you are not going to commit a social blunder by inviting people who are not invited to the wedding. Since you are standing up for her, it would be nice to throw the shower, but at the same time it should not be something you are uncomfortable with or cannot afford.
Reply:If she wants a SMALL wedding then she gets a SMALL shower!!! You should never invite anyone to a Bridal Shower that is not invited to the wedding!!!
Reply:I agree with the other two... Small wedding = smaller shower... is rude to invite people to a shower but not the wedding!
Reply:tell her not to be so rude. should they be getting married at all?
Reply:Okay. What is she thinking? There is no way! I don't blame your husband either. It's simple, you can't throw a shower, invite all your former wedding guests, and wedding party, and then not invite them to the wedding.
Save a lot of heartache for everyone involved...don't do it!
Reply:small wedding= small shower
sounds rude of her to want to nix people out of the wedding but then still get gifts at a shower...
usually you don't invite people to the shower that aren't going to be invited to the wedding
and no if she's taking away your "partners" in throwing the shower, then you shouldn't be expected to throw the same event on your own now!
tell her that since it's just you and a smaller wedding you have to have a smaller shower.... the shower is not her decision anyway!
Reply:First of all, she cannot tell you that you have to throw her a bridal shower at all. It's sad to see how many brides think they are owed gifts - with that attitude they don't deserve any!
I would tell her (if you do decide to throw her a shower) that you will only invite those who were invited to the wedding. Inviting others is just rude and greedy.
Reply:Several things:
Sounds like they are older and have been married before since there are 10 kids between them. Big showers aren't necessarily appropriate, but that's not my business. It would probably be best to have a shower for family since the wedding is only for family.
What about this idea, since it's only family invited to the wedding.....let the family help with the shower. How about a family "pot-luck" where you can all give gifts? They would think nothing of it. And you could provide the cake and drinks.
I'd just wait it out on this one. Sounds like you have a few months before this actually happens. The way this sounds, they could change their mind again. I wouldn't stress, but would be gathering ideas in my mind for the shower you probably will end up giving in some form or another.
Reply:Tell her that you've done some research and that having a big shower and small wedding is just not done. That your not comfortable doing this, that you will throw her a shower in accordance to her wedding, small and family only. This you should be able to accomplish for about $200.00. If that's still out of your budget then I would see if other family member could help out by bringing some of the food. As far as your husband goes...there's nothing saying that he has to be in the wedding but I would make HIM be the one to tell her, give it some time, he may calm down and realize that regardless of his sisters flakiness that he really does want to be there for her on her special day. I would also remind him that his sister has had to revise her dream wedding, which I'm sure is upsetting to her, and for him to not be in it is going to make things even worse. Good luck.
Reply:Honey, it's not the place of the matron of honor to throw the bridal shower, but a close friend or another member of the family, such as an aunt or a cousin....
besides, the bride can't dictate the kind of bridal shower she gets....that is up to whoever hosts the shower.....and the guest list should only be the women who will be at the wedding...to invite people to a bridal shower who are not invited to the wedding, well it's rather rude, impolite for want of another word ( I won't use tacky but it sure is) and smacks of exactly what is is...a blatant attempt to squeeze as many gifts as possible out of the situation....and this needs to be told to the bride as gently as possible....Good Luck.
Children at my wedding?
I Love the idea of having children at my wedding. The problem is every-one My whole bridal party and parents and feonce' say its a bad idea and we shouldnt have children at the wedding. I am just so confussed because alot of people are comming from out of town and they have kids...what are they supost to do with there kids while at the wedding? plus what about my ring boys and flower girl. there children what iam i supost to do with them afterwords. The hall where i am having my wedding is really awesome because it has three rooms i was planning on getting someone to take the kids into one of the rooms with toys and and they could all play. but no one thinks this is a good idea. what should i do/ do you think kids at a wedding is an okay idea. there is going to be no booze at all.
Children at my wedding?
I think children at a wedding are a must! My daughter is getting married next August and we are having a "Candy Buffet" just for them! As well as a special menu for them to choose from for their dinner, and a coloring book %26amp; crayons that will come with it to help keep them occupied while thier parents are eating. Sort of like a happy meal. I say keep the kids, kick the grownups!
Reply:Its your wedding, you make the decisions.
Reply:You need to compromise with your FIANCE, and ignore the other naysayers.
My fiance and I are allowing kids at our wedding as we feel a wedding is a family thing.
However your fiance does not feel that way for whatever reason, so you need to talk to him and compromise somehow.
Reply:The wedding day is about what the bride wants. People may prefer that no children be there, but I'm sure parent prefer their children be with them at the wedding.
Just explain to those that don't want the children: "They are coming. End of discussion."
Children dancing at the reception is very entertaining. Don't cheat yourself out of that fun experience!
Have a good time!
Reply:It's something to decide between you and your fiance. I work as a children's entertainer and have done weddings. Usually it goes fine. After the kids have eaten the entertainer usually takes them into a different room and they are fine - really. If that does not work you could try to hire a "babysitter" to stay with the kids after the ceremony, something like if it's in a hotel rent a suite and put them all up there to watch a movie, a bed so they can sleep if they want to, kinda like daycare.
I've never seen kids be a problem at weddings I worked, attended or at my own.
Congratulations.
Reply:Geez, it's your wedding - DO WHAT YOU WANT.
I personally agree with you. A wedding is a time for families to celebrate and kids are just as much a part of the family as any one!
Reply:You are one of the rare ones it seems. I find nothing wrong with what you're doing especially since you plan on having a separate room for the kids. After the wedding I attended last weekend, I'm almost tempted to come right out and say no kids. They were absolute monsters at the ceremony - although I suppose the parents were as much to blame as anyone since they didn't even take the children out of the room when they wouldn't quiet down.
Reply:I didn't allow kids at my wedding during the ceremony or dinner portion. Basically how we did it, kids not in the ceremony went immediately to the babysitting room where we had games, videos, etc. for their entertainment. We also had two babysitters. The kids in the wedding (Flower Girl, etc.) went into the babysitting room immediately after the ceremony. This was nice because the kids were able to eat dinner during the cocktail hour since they are usually hungry earlier, the parents had some good quality adult time, and I didn't have a heard of kids running, screaming, crying, etc. during dinner. Once the dancing started we brought them down to join the party, so they could haver fun too, but this way I thought everyone won.
Reply:Children are a part of families, so of course they should be at weddings! Weddings celebrate the joining of two families, and that includes kids being there to witness the vows, and celebrate with everyone else!
You don't have to plan anything special at all for the kids - and the idea of separating them in a room is just awful. On the whole, parents take totally good care of their kids during a wedding, and the kids get together and just do what kids do!
At my nephew's wedding, kids got a big ziplock bag at the guest book table - it had a small (maybe eight inch) care bear in it, some coloring pages, some crayons, some stickers, activity pages and a pencil, etc. - thought that was a great idea!
Reply:u should have kids cuz if you dont invite the kids the guest will not really want to come or they have 2 take care of their children so they cant come and if you want people 2 show u shouls invite kids
Reply:Dont listen to your family. They dont know what theyre talking about. I helped a friend once by watching the kids in the other room. They had toys, they had food, and occasionally their parents came in to say hi, and the kids had a great time! Your idea is good. And you are the perfect host to provide for not only the adults but the kids, too. Many parents will appreciate that. Stick to your guns!
Reply:you are the bride and the entire thing is all about you. even the groom is superfluous! if you want kids there, invite those families. like you said, if people are coming from out of town with their kids, they gotta bring em! It's a celebration and the reception area sounds conducive to having kids there so do it and F what everyone else says.
Reply:I agree with you. I think that the decision to bring children should be up to the parents. It's not the kids that cause problems - it's the drunk best man who moons the bridesmaids. most parents know whether their kids can behave properly at a wedding or reception. I also think it's a great idea for you to have someone there to entertain the kids! That way, they won't get bored and they won't get into trouble.
My fiance and I have several friends with young children; we're inviting the whole family in each case. However, we expect many of our friends to hire sitters anyway. As for the out-of-town guests....things will be much easier on them if they can bring the kids. Finding an overnight sitter isn't always easy. I really think that many in-town parents will leave the kids at home, and that you won't have anything to worry about. Toddlers need close supervision (obviously); anyone over 8 should be fine.
Reply:I had no problems with children at our wedding. And, they were fun to watch on the dance floor! Some guests decided not to bring their kids (they knew they would be ornery), but we had many families there and no troubles. Our ceremony was short (20 minutes) so there wasn't much time to get bored, but I saw at least one dad walking around with his baby outside of the seating area during the ceremony to calm his little one down. We did not have a "nursery" room at the reception, but we provided a kids' table with puzzles and coloring books the kids could keep as well as teething type toys for the babies. This kept them pretty well entertained before the food and dancing began and I think the parents were thankful. I think you will be just fine inviting kids, and I love the nursery room idea (I can't believe no one you know likes it!) but you should definitely discuss this with your fiance and be prepared for the surprises that kids tend to bring! Good luck!
Reply:I'll give you credit for even wanting children at your wedding. I'm planning my wedding now, and I made the decision long ago that we would have no children. The only main reason is due to cost. We are going on a dinner cruise and I can only have 120 people. If our guests were to bring there kids, that would count for 62 of our guests. This would then in turn mean I would have to cut my guests list. So to solve this I asked for a non child event. How I see it is this gives parents and others to have a very nice romantic evening together before returning to the real world!
But if you and your soon-to-be hubby like the idea of having children, then I think you should go for it. As long as you enjoy your day, do whatever your heart wants! Congrats and have a wonderful time!
Reply:You need to discuss this with your fiancé. While, yes, it's typically the bride's big day, don't forget that this is the man you're marrying, and it's HIS big day too. If you explain to him how you feel, and let him know that this is important to you, he should be willing to let you invite children.
I personally wouldn't want children at a wedding, many parents look as weddings as big events that give them an excuse to get out of the house, and leave the kids at home. If you invite children, you are adding a layer of guilt to the parents who may not have wanted to bring their kids, but will feel bad if they dont. That's just my impression.
Reply:The only children that will be at my wedding are our nieces and nephews. Any other people's children are not invited.
Reply:This is your day do it the way you like. Well I don't think it's fair for everyone to put this much on you. These guests that are coming from out of town are they friends or relatives? If they are only friends I suggest sending the invitations directly to Mr. %26amp; Mrs. don't include and family. This gives them an idea that no kids will be attending your wedding, just keep in mind they may not show up either. But if you really have your heart set on having kids at your wedding explain this to everyone else. For what it worth we hope this will be the first and last marriage you have. These people must not have kids and what is the big issue if there is not alcohol. GOOD LUCK. The color books and other ideas are great.
Reply:I think thats a great idea. Kids have a wonderful way of lightening things up. All of my friends and family are invited to bring there children. The hall we are using is only one room but we are still going to have a kids table where they can color and play. I am also going to try a designate someone not in the wedding party or family to sit with them and make sure nobody gets into anything. Do what you want, it is after all your wedding!
Reply:Hi and congratulations!
I LOVE FAMILIES! (I come from a big family), so, YES, I like your idea of having and involving kids in your wedding and reception celebration.
You are already on the right track as far as the banquet rooms. Are the rooms connected? Even better.
~ My ideas:
~ Depending on how many kids you think will be there....hire enough babysitters. Call up the local high school to get referrals if you need to.
~ COVER the table with a white PAPER tablecloth (that way if the kids are coloring and it gets on the tablecloth....no big deal!
~ Set out coloring books, and a bucket (or 2?) of crayons.
~ You could possibly have little crafts that the "sitters" could do with the kids.
~ If they are half talented (the sitters), they could even do face painting!
~ Maybe bring in a TV and DVD player.
~ Get some legos or block....all kids love those.
Great idea to involve the kids. I don't know if you are doing "favors" at all for your guests, but maybe you could think of something special for the kids....kids are happy with dollar toys ...and make up their own "favor."
Good luck and I hope you have a beautiful wedding!
Reply:you do as you wish - no children will be too formal - my youngest daughter had her wedding on Halloween and it was wonderful - all the children dressed up it was great
Reply:That sounds great! Go for it! I know alot of people will appreciate it since they're coming from out of town with their kids - they won't have to find babysitters that are literally strangers!
Reply:I think you and your fiance should sit down and discuss this. Everyone else is inconsequential to the decision making. I used to be very against kids at weddings because they cry and fidget and get bored easily. However, as I've gotten older there are a lot of children that I'm close to and it would feel weird to not have them present. After talking to him, if you decided to invite them just talk to the parents involved. Some of them won't even bring them regardless of the invitation because they want the night out alone. Those that do may want to be with their kids most of the night at the same table so you can make the other room available but be prepared for them to remain with the adults the entire evening.
Reply:We had guests telling us (before we were married) we shouldn't have kids at our wedding, that it's a place for grown ups to have fun without having to check on kids. I always went to weddings as a kid and did not understand their point. My husband wanted no kids at the wedding, but had never been to a wedding as a child himself. In the end, I won: my husband and I have two kids, and they were 3 and 4 at the time of the wedding. I wanted them to be a part of the whole day. If my kids are there, my nephews have to come, and my cousins' kids can come too.
Think of it this way: would you have a family gathering at Christmas without the kids? Are they really going to be more trouble because it's a wedding? Kids are people, they are a part of your family.
And to those who do not agree, tell them it's your wedding, not theirs, and you would never dare question their decisions regarding their own wedding.
Reply:This is your wedding don't let anybody tell you how to run it. I personally think its more of an inconvenience for people not to bring their kids. Weddings are a celebration of family, its only natural to bring kids. I think a seperate room for the kids is a great idea.. go to the dollar store and pick up a bunch of coloring books and crayons and pencils and let them go at it. If somebody got tech savvy they could hook up a tv and dvd player and pop in a disney movie. Kids will most likely end up dancing to the music anyway. Have the kids at your wedding, you won't regret it.
Reply:If there are different rooms then I would set one room up as a playroom and if you have any mature teenaged children of your friends, arrange for some of them (depending on how many young ones there will be) to look after them. Have games and toys and movies so they're occupied. Let them come out and dance and whatnot, but this way, parents will also have somewhere to take their kids if they start acting up and also babysitters there to watch the kids while the parents want to dance and socialize.
Reply:I think that you've got a great idea!!!
You've thought it out. You are being considerate of the families that have to travel from out of town.
Best of all, you have a way to squirrel the kids away so the adults can party in one space without kids running all over.
I think its fabulous and you should go with it.
Tell the nay-sayers to "Stuff it"
Reply:Congratulations on your wedding I think you have a great idea hire someone to watch the kids for that special night!!!
Reply:You shouldn't give a hoot what the parents and the bridal party think....unless they are the ones paying the tab in which case yeah they have a choice about if they are going to pay for kids.
However you should DEFINATELY care what you fiancee thinks. It's "your wedding" in the sense that it belongs to both of you...not just the bride. Sit and talk with him about why he doesn't want kids there and together reach a decision. Maybe he allows the kids, maybe you compromise and set up another location for them, maybe you don't have them at all. Ultimately that is only something you two can decide together. leave the other people out of it unless they are paying the tab.
I'm sorry honey but despite what previous posters have decided to spew at you this is not an instance where you can ride roughshod over the groom and declare "my way or the highway because I'm the bride!"
Reply:Your ideas for the kids sounds wonderful! I do a lot of weddings, very very few have no children at all. They would be the evening formal weddings, where if you were invited you would want to have a sitter at home anyway to make it a great evening.
Children and weddings are like bread and butter, they just go together. Your ideas allow families to enjoy your wedding and reception with style. I wish all my brides had your view on kids. Blessings, Chaplain Debby
Reply:The flower girl and ring bearer are in the wedding so they belong at the reception. Other children don't. People know when they come to a wedding that they should find a baby-sitter. Your family knows what I know, that kids distract from the day and always misbehave, cry and cause their parents to leave early.
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Children at my wedding?
I think children at a wedding are a must! My daughter is getting married next August and we are having a "Candy Buffet" just for them! As well as a special menu for them to choose from for their dinner, and a coloring book %26amp; crayons that will come with it to help keep them occupied while thier parents are eating. Sort of like a happy meal. I say keep the kids, kick the grownups!
Reply:Its your wedding, you make the decisions.
Reply:You need to compromise with your FIANCE, and ignore the other naysayers.
My fiance and I are allowing kids at our wedding as we feel a wedding is a family thing.
However your fiance does not feel that way for whatever reason, so you need to talk to him and compromise somehow.
Reply:The wedding day is about what the bride wants. People may prefer that no children be there, but I'm sure parent prefer their children be with them at the wedding.
Just explain to those that don't want the children: "They are coming. End of discussion."
Children dancing at the reception is very entertaining. Don't cheat yourself out of that fun experience!
Have a good time!
Reply:It's something to decide between you and your fiance. I work as a children's entertainer and have done weddings. Usually it goes fine. After the kids have eaten the entertainer usually takes them into a different room and they are fine - really. If that does not work you could try to hire a "babysitter" to stay with the kids after the ceremony, something like if it's in a hotel rent a suite and put them all up there to watch a movie, a bed so they can sleep if they want to, kinda like daycare.
I've never seen kids be a problem at weddings I worked, attended or at my own.
Congratulations.
Reply:Geez, it's your wedding - DO WHAT YOU WANT.
I personally agree with you. A wedding is a time for families to celebrate and kids are just as much a part of the family as any one!
Reply:You are one of the rare ones it seems. I find nothing wrong with what you're doing especially since you plan on having a separate room for the kids. After the wedding I attended last weekend, I'm almost tempted to come right out and say no kids. They were absolute monsters at the ceremony - although I suppose the parents were as much to blame as anyone since they didn't even take the children out of the room when they wouldn't quiet down.
Reply:I didn't allow kids at my wedding during the ceremony or dinner portion. Basically how we did it, kids not in the ceremony went immediately to the babysitting room where we had games, videos, etc. for their entertainment. We also had two babysitters. The kids in the wedding (Flower Girl, etc.) went into the babysitting room immediately after the ceremony. This was nice because the kids were able to eat dinner during the cocktail hour since they are usually hungry earlier, the parents had some good quality adult time, and I didn't have a heard of kids running, screaming, crying, etc. during dinner. Once the dancing started we brought them down to join the party, so they could haver fun too, but this way I thought everyone won.
Reply:Children are a part of families, so of course they should be at weddings! Weddings celebrate the joining of two families, and that includes kids being there to witness the vows, and celebrate with everyone else!
You don't have to plan anything special at all for the kids - and the idea of separating them in a room is just awful. On the whole, parents take totally good care of their kids during a wedding, and the kids get together and just do what kids do!
At my nephew's wedding, kids got a big ziplock bag at the guest book table - it had a small (maybe eight inch) care bear in it, some coloring pages, some crayons, some stickers, activity pages and a pencil, etc. - thought that was a great idea!
Reply:u should have kids cuz if you dont invite the kids the guest will not really want to come or they have 2 take care of their children so they cant come and if you want people 2 show u shouls invite kids
Reply:Dont listen to your family. They dont know what theyre talking about. I helped a friend once by watching the kids in the other room. They had toys, they had food, and occasionally their parents came in to say hi, and the kids had a great time! Your idea is good. And you are the perfect host to provide for not only the adults but the kids, too. Many parents will appreciate that. Stick to your guns!
Reply:you are the bride and the entire thing is all about you. even the groom is superfluous! if you want kids there, invite those families. like you said, if people are coming from out of town with their kids, they gotta bring em! It's a celebration and the reception area sounds conducive to having kids there so do it and F what everyone else says.
Reply:I agree with you. I think that the decision to bring children should be up to the parents. It's not the kids that cause problems - it's the drunk best man who moons the bridesmaids. most parents know whether their kids can behave properly at a wedding or reception. I also think it's a great idea for you to have someone there to entertain the kids! That way, they won't get bored and they won't get into trouble.
My fiance and I have several friends with young children; we're inviting the whole family in each case. However, we expect many of our friends to hire sitters anyway. As for the out-of-town guests....things will be much easier on them if they can bring the kids. Finding an overnight sitter isn't always easy. I really think that many in-town parents will leave the kids at home, and that you won't have anything to worry about. Toddlers need close supervision (obviously); anyone over 8 should be fine.
Reply:I had no problems with children at our wedding. And, they were fun to watch on the dance floor! Some guests decided not to bring their kids (they knew they would be ornery), but we had many families there and no troubles. Our ceremony was short (20 minutes) so there wasn't much time to get bored, but I saw at least one dad walking around with his baby outside of the seating area during the ceremony to calm his little one down. We did not have a "nursery" room at the reception, but we provided a kids' table with puzzles and coloring books the kids could keep as well as teething type toys for the babies. This kept them pretty well entertained before the food and dancing began and I think the parents were thankful. I think you will be just fine inviting kids, and I love the nursery room idea (I can't believe no one you know likes it!) but you should definitely discuss this with your fiance and be prepared for the surprises that kids tend to bring! Good luck!
Reply:I'll give you credit for even wanting children at your wedding. I'm planning my wedding now, and I made the decision long ago that we would have no children. The only main reason is due to cost. We are going on a dinner cruise and I can only have 120 people. If our guests were to bring there kids, that would count for 62 of our guests. This would then in turn mean I would have to cut my guests list. So to solve this I asked for a non child event. How I see it is this gives parents and others to have a very nice romantic evening together before returning to the real world!
But if you and your soon-to-be hubby like the idea of having children, then I think you should go for it. As long as you enjoy your day, do whatever your heart wants! Congrats and have a wonderful time!
Reply:You need to discuss this with your fiancé. While, yes, it's typically the bride's big day, don't forget that this is the man you're marrying, and it's HIS big day too. If you explain to him how you feel, and let him know that this is important to you, he should be willing to let you invite children.
I personally wouldn't want children at a wedding, many parents look as weddings as big events that give them an excuse to get out of the house, and leave the kids at home. If you invite children, you are adding a layer of guilt to the parents who may not have wanted to bring their kids, but will feel bad if they dont. That's just my impression.
Reply:The only children that will be at my wedding are our nieces and nephews. Any other people's children are not invited.
Reply:This is your day do it the way you like. Well I don't think it's fair for everyone to put this much on you. These guests that are coming from out of town are they friends or relatives? If they are only friends I suggest sending the invitations directly to Mr. %26amp; Mrs. don't include and family. This gives them an idea that no kids will be attending your wedding, just keep in mind they may not show up either. But if you really have your heart set on having kids at your wedding explain this to everyone else. For what it worth we hope this will be the first and last marriage you have. These people must not have kids and what is the big issue if there is not alcohol. GOOD LUCK. The color books and other ideas are great.
Reply:I think thats a great idea. Kids have a wonderful way of lightening things up. All of my friends and family are invited to bring there children. The hall we are using is only one room but we are still going to have a kids table where they can color and play. I am also going to try a designate someone not in the wedding party or family to sit with them and make sure nobody gets into anything. Do what you want, it is after all your wedding!
Reply:Hi and congratulations!
I LOVE FAMILIES! (I come from a big family), so, YES, I like your idea of having and involving kids in your wedding and reception celebration.
You are already on the right track as far as the banquet rooms. Are the rooms connected? Even better.
~ My ideas:
~ Depending on how many kids you think will be there....hire enough babysitters. Call up the local high school to get referrals if you need to.
~ COVER the table with a white PAPER tablecloth (that way if the kids are coloring and it gets on the tablecloth....no big deal!
~ Set out coloring books, and a bucket (or 2?) of crayons.
~ You could possibly have little crafts that the "sitters" could do with the kids.
~ If they are half talented (the sitters), they could even do face painting!
~ Maybe bring in a TV and DVD player.
~ Get some legos or block....all kids love those.
Great idea to involve the kids. I don't know if you are doing "favors" at all for your guests, but maybe you could think of something special for the kids....kids are happy with dollar toys ...and make up their own "favor."
Good luck and I hope you have a beautiful wedding!
Reply:you do as you wish - no children will be too formal - my youngest daughter had her wedding on Halloween and it was wonderful - all the children dressed up it was great
Reply:That sounds great! Go for it! I know alot of people will appreciate it since they're coming from out of town with their kids - they won't have to find babysitters that are literally strangers!
Reply:I think you and your fiance should sit down and discuss this. Everyone else is inconsequential to the decision making. I used to be very against kids at weddings because they cry and fidget and get bored easily. However, as I've gotten older there are a lot of children that I'm close to and it would feel weird to not have them present. After talking to him, if you decided to invite them just talk to the parents involved. Some of them won't even bring them regardless of the invitation because they want the night out alone. Those that do may want to be with their kids most of the night at the same table so you can make the other room available but be prepared for them to remain with the adults the entire evening.
Reply:We had guests telling us (before we were married) we shouldn't have kids at our wedding, that it's a place for grown ups to have fun without having to check on kids. I always went to weddings as a kid and did not understand their point. My husband wanted no kids at the wedding, but had never been to a wedding as a child himself. In the end, I won: my husband and I have two kids, and they were 3 and 4 at the time of the wedding. I wanted them to be a part of the whole day. If my kids are there, my nephews have to come, and my cousins' kids can come too.
Think of it this way: would you have a family gathering at Christmas without the kids? Are they really going to be more trouble because it's a wedding? Kids are people, they are a part of your family.
And to those who do not agree, tell them it's your wedding, not theirs, and you would never dare question their decisions regarding their own wedding.
Reply:This is your wedding don't let anybody tell you how to run it. I personally think its more of an inconvenience for people not to bring their kids. Weddings are a celebration of family, its only natural to bring kids. I think a seperate room for the kids is a great idea.. go to the dollar store and pick up a bunch of coloring books and crayons and pencils and let them go at it. If somebody got tech savvy they could hook up a tv and dvd player and pop in a disney movie. Kids will most likely end up dancing to the music anyway. Have the kids at your wedding, you won't regret it.
Reply:If there are different rooms then I would set one room up as a playroom and if you have any mature teenaged children of your friends, arrange for some of them (depending on how many young ones there will be) to look after them. Have games and toys and movies so they're occupied. Let them come out and dance and whatnot, but this way, parents will also have somewhere to take their kids if they start acting up and also babysitters there to watch the kids while the parents want to dance and socialize.
Reply:I think that you've got a great idea!!!
You've thought it out. You are being considerate of the families that have to travel from out of town.
Best of all, you have a way to squirrel the kids away so the adults can party in one space without kids running all over.
I think its fabulous and you should go with it.
Tell the nay-sayers to "Stuff it"
Reply:Congratulations on your wedding I think you have a great idea hire someone to watch the kids for that special night!!!
Reply:You shouldn't give a hoot what the parents and the bridal party think....unless they are the ones paying the tab in which case yeah they have a choice about if they are going to pay for kids.
However you should DEFINATELY care what you fiancee thinks. It's "your wedding" in the sense that it belongs to both of you...not just the bride. Sit and talk with him about why he doesn't want kids there and together reach a decision. Maybe he allows the kids, maybe you compromise and set up another location for them, maybe you don't have them at all. Ultimately that is only something you two can decide together. leave the other people out of it unless they are paying the tab.
I'm sorry honey but despite what previous posters have decided to spew at you this is not an instance where you can ride roughshod over the groom and declare "my way or the highway because I'm the bride!"
Reply:Your ideas for the kids sounds wonderful! I do a lot of weddings, very very few have no children at all. They would be the evening formal weddings, where if you were invited you would want to have a sitter at home anyway to make it a great evening.
Children and weddings are like bread and butter, they just go together. Your ideas allow families to enjoy your wedding and reception with style. I wish all my brides had your view on kids. Blessings, Chaplain Debby
Reply:The flower girl and ring bearer are in the wedding so they belong at the reception. Other children don't. People know when they come to a wedding that they should find a baby-sitter. Your family knows what I know, that kids distract from the day and always misbehave, cry and cause their parents to leave early.
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Where to place my nephew and his sons?
We are having three bridesmaids and three groomsmen, so our bridal party is pretty small. We dont really know any younger girls to be a flower girl, so we arent having one. My fiance has two young boys from a previous marriage (ages are 2 and 4) and we really want them to be incorporated into the wedding party somehow. I also have a 5 year old nephew that Im super close to and want him in the wedding party as well. I want his sons to have a "more important" role in the party being as they are the only children we will ever have. We could either have his sons be junior groomsmen or the ring bearers, and whatever they arent, my nephew could be. I dont know what title has more "importance" in a wedding, or if it really matters. Someone told me they should be the ring bearers bc that role serves more of an actual purpose. Someone else told me we shouldnt have a jr groomsman and just have my nephew escort my mother down the aisle. I really dont have any idea here...THANKS!!
Where to place my nephew and his sons?
I don't think that one role is more important than the other... Why don't you ask your fiance's boys what they would rather do. Describe the different roles to them and see what they want to do (especially the 4 year old).
You an also incorporate something in the ceremony that the 4 of you can take part in, such as a family sand ceremony.
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Reply:Here is what someone told me to do and it works so beautifully. Have flower children. . .I had more young boys than girls so I have one as the ring bearers and the other are classified as flower children, doesn't mean they have flowers to throw, but they would walk up the aisle as a group or skip up the aisle in a lighter version of your wedding colors.
Where to place my nephew and his sons?
I don't think that one role is more important than the other... Why don't you ask your fiance's boys what they would rather do. Describe the different roles to them and see what they want to do (especially the 4 year old).
You an also incorporate something in the ceremony that the 4 of you can take part in, such as a family sand ceremony.
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Reply:Here is what someone told me to do and it works so beautifully. Have flower children. . .I had more young boys than girls so I have one as the ring bearers and the other are classified as flower children, doesn't mean they have flowers to throw, but they would walk up the aisle as a group or skip up the aisle in a lighter version of your wedding colors.
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