Advice -- Looking to hire babysitters for wedding day

anti-wedding Posted: Feb 15, 2008 09:47 AM

Advice -- Looking to hire babysitters for wedding day

Hi everyone! This is my first post although I have been reading the site for over a year. It has been extremely helpful in my planning and also a fun diversion at work. Even my 'FH' has gotten ****** in at times doing research.

Question -- I am going to have a lot of young children at my wedding and I am looking to hire at least 2, possibly 3 babysitters to watch the kids in the bridal suite so that the parents can have a fun day. Does anyone have any advice about how I could find them? I am nervous about just looking on Craigslist.

TIA!

MEMEJOR Posted: Feb 15, 2008 09:57 AM

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call a nanny agency... i am sure they are all have backround checks... u have to be so careful cause you never know...

anti-wedding Posted: Feb 15, 2008 10:11 AM

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Thanks so much! I never thought of that. Definitely the best solution.

TJ22908 Posted: Feb 15, 2008 10:25 AM

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Do you know anyone with a teenage child that would be willing to make some extra money? I would try to go through someone you know cause then you have a little more trust in them.

Wifeynella Posted: Feb 15, 2008 03:26 PM

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talk to the parents of some of the little kids and see who they recommend. im still entertaining the idea but i have a girl in mind b/c she frequently babysits 2 of the young kids

anti-wedding Posted: Feb 15, 2008 03:35 PM

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I wish I could use connections but none of the parents are on LI and I live in Manhattan. I know of some sitters in NJ but I would prefer to find people based on LI. Thanks!

Amy51708 Posted: Feb 15, 2008 04:50 PM

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I have a friend that uses the teachers from her daycare. She likes that they know her kids but also that they are CPR certified. You might try calling the local day cares in the area of you RH, I am sure they are always looking to make more money.

Good luck.

DCSAAB06 Posted: Feb 15, 2008 04:54 PM

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I will do it.

I have done it in the past.

Fm me.

ETA: I recently did a LIW Brides wedding.

znycgirl Posted: Feb 15, 2008 04:57 PM

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That's a great idea!

mrsdraskin2009 Posted: Feb 15, 2008 05:06 PM

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Posted by MEMEJOR

call a nanny agency... i am sure they are all have backround checks... u have to be so careful cause you never know...

Thats a really good idea. I agree with asking a family friend's daughter as well.

LnF0405 Posted: Feb 15, 2008 05:12 PM

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Posted by Amy51708

I have a friend that uses the teachers from her daycare. She likes that they know her kids but also that they are CPR certified. You might try calling the local day cares in the area of you RH, I am sure they are always looking to make more money.

Good luck.

that is a good idea..

wundmoretime Posted: Feb 16, 2008 02:04 AM

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What about hiring entertainment for the kids also, like a clown or a magician that can lessen the responsibility on a babysitter and allow the children to have an awesome time?