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wedding planning?

I am planning on having my wedding at sunset on the beach. The day I am planning, the sunset is supposed to be at 8pm. I am inviting adults and children to the wedding, but will people want to bring their kids to a sunset wedding and evening reception? BTW, the wedding location is about a 2-3 hour drive for most people attending. Thanks! so should I not invite kids...? I want them there...but if it would just be a hassle for the parents?... It is my family that has kids... I have a huge catholic/polish family and we are really close... I would think they would come... Why don't you think they would? I guess I should add that it is a private beach with a 3 br house... I guess I should add that it is a private beach with a 3 br house... im renting the place for friday, saturday, then leaving sunday morn... and having the wedding on saturday

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They will probably come the wedding but expect many of them to bolt shortly afterwards. Kids up past 10 get super grumpy and there's really not a place for them to crash on a beach. If it was me though I would just find a babysitter.
people are not going to want to drive in a car with kids three hours...
Don't expect many of the people with kids to attend.
What day of the week is it? If it's on a Sunday evening definitely expect parents to leave early because of work, school or just to put the kids to bed.
Have the wedding you want -- guests will either bring their children or get a sitter. Weddings are (knock on wood) a once in a lifetime event and should really be what you and your sweetheart want and will remember fondly. Some children will be too young for the event/hour, but others will be just fine, their parents/guardians will work out what is best for them. blessings.
Hi and congratulations! What I would do would be to invite them and let the parents decide. Personally, if I had young children and had an invitation to a wedding/reception such as yours...sunset with evening reception....I would get a sitter and just have it be me and my husband. Especially given the distance. Some guests may bring their kids, though, if they are mature. Again, I would invite them and leave it up to the parents. Good luck! It sounds very romantic and beautiful!
For sure! Parents plan so younger kids have napped in the afternoon, and they'll make sure they eat before the ceremony. Good for you for wanting to have everyone in families attend! That's what we did at our big Ukrainian Catholic wedding too! Lots of fun for everyone! Start making those perogies!
They probably will come...especially if they are close to you.
Hi there. What I would suggest you do is to hire a nanny/babysitter or two for the evening. Since you are hiring a house dedicate a room in the house to the kids. Have a tv, some colouring books and toys and lots of matresses. Rent some kids movies, give them each a goodie bag specially for them. Then let your guests with small children know that this service is available to them. This way the children will be out of your way and not screaming and running around during important times in your evening, and your friends and family will be able to relax knowing their kids are being looked after and are closeby for them to check on. Since you are having a beach wedding you might want to check out http://www.beachwedding-guide.com for some help with planning it. Good luck and have fun!
Be sure to let the invited guests know the location and time it will take to get there and then they can make up their own minds whether to bring the kids or not.