Inviting children to an event such as a wedding depends on the couple, the type of party and the needs of the guests. There are pros and cons to both. Inviting children can make the party more cheerful, colorful and fun, but also more challenging for the organizers and parents. Not inviting children can provide more peace, elegance and intimacy, but also pose problems in terms of management and participation for people with small children.
To solve the dilemma, intermediate solutions can be chosen, the most important thing is to clearly communicate your intentions in the invitation and respect everyone’s needs.
Recently, a new debate arose on social networks about the participation of children in weddings, after an invitation went viral thanks to the comment of a woman who decided not to attend the event, since the details of the participation were clear: “no children”.
The woman, who has children, shared her conversation on Twitter, in which she says that she does not accept the invitation because she does not want to leave them out of the events she attends, so she replied to her boyfriend in a friendly manner, thanking him for the invitation and wishing him well with the following words: “Thank you, friend, but I can’t attend. The invitation says that children are not allowed and if my children are not welcome, neither am I. All the best and congratulations on your marriage”.
Her response went viral on social media and led to several controversies. “I have a 5-year-old, I would answer the same. I think it is also nice for children to see how people love and celebrate each other at a party”, said one mother. Others, however, agreed with the couple: “It’s their wedding, it’s their rules. There will be more space for those who want to share that moment with them. Each place and each event is made for a different audience and for different ages, weddings are not for children,” wrote one girl.
What do you think? Is it right not to invite children to a wedding or are they an important presence for this type of event?