we decided to have an adult only wedding, with the exception of my brothers kids.
since the invites went out one of my moms cousins called saying, 'Since you know that my husband & I & my parents will be at the wedding, I am sure you know that my son will be there too.' (her son is a 5 year old terror)
my mom was speechless. then her cousin said, 'Well he doesn't eat anything & he doesn't sit still so no need for a seat or a dinner.' my mom rushed her off the phone saying that she was receiving an emergency phone call.
she is completely shocked about the b@ll$ that her cousin has & doesn't know what to do.
my mom told my sisters friend that she is willing to give her $200 to watch the kid for the night of the wedding. problem is, my sister friend knows the kid from day care & said she wouldn't do it for a million dollars. the kids a terror.
FH, my mom & I don't want a terror at the wedding.
please offer some advice & opinions on how to handle this with no hurt feelings.
TIA
NovBride10
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I would just tell her that you're really sorry but if you make the exception for her it will cause everyone else with children to be upset. Explain that if you invite one then you have to invite all of them.
Im_My_Own_Princess
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just tell her the truth, and she seems a little pushy, so be pushy right back! but dont delay.. tell her ASAP that its adults only. someone tried that on a certain someones wedding day (can't give details- stalker) and long story short, this person tried to bring their kids anyway... that wasn't about to happen and the two of them stayed home.
if they try that with MY wedding.. I'll ask for the invite back and invite someone who will honor my request of not having children.
i dont think your situation is the same as mine.. but if she is pushy, push back- HARDER!
dont let her guilt you into allowing her child to come, and also remind her- its a night away from the kid... enjoy yourself. she'll find a sitter. hell i'll watch him for you! i've dealt with a terror for the past 13 years. trust me, i'll return him trained and scared
Lsorrent
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I have a very simple response:
'The only children invited are the RB's and FG.'
Soon2bMrsH
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Oh my gosh! tough situation!!!!
totally not looking forward to these types of calls when the invitations go out!!!
im so sorry you have to go through this.
i think you should have your mom call and reiterate, as the girls above posted, that its an adult only reception. She will have to understand and find someone to babysit. and at $200 bucks, i would take that!!!! beg the day care girl hahaha
its a sticky situation, because the parents know no one will babysit their kid, and they both want to attend the wedding.
