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Hitchers With Children - How Involved Are They?

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Rizzo, 29 March, 2011 at 13:43

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I have two children and I would say they are quite involved with the day and our planning. My daughter chose her dress and picked which tiara style she wanted. My son went with my H2B to help pick the suits and my daughter has been on planty of shopping trips with us and she has given us her opinion on things. They are both going to let us know any songs that they want played and are also going to sign the register as extra witnesses. During the line up they will be standing either side of me and my Groom so we can introduce them to people that they don't know. They are also going to write a speech about how they feel about us getting married, which someone will read out and I'm going to mention how beautiful my daughter looks during mine - my son doesn't want me commenting on him. ?

I'm so proud of my children and the fact they will be sharing our special day with us makes me so happy, Sorry to go all fluffy.

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Panjita · 30 March, 2011 at 14:53
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We are only having a few kids at ours and they are all kids who are involved in someway (i.e. Bridesmaid's kids, H2B's kids) but I would never invite everyone to bring their kids to our wedding. Weddings are not really about kids IMO. As for not having your own child there, I can totally understand that. My friend had a 2 year old son when she got married and I site him as one of the reasons I have never had kids before I was married (Lol that is almost a joke). He was so clingy and tired and mardy all day and wouldn't leave her or play or anything. I just wouldn't want that on my wedding day. Squarking kids... give me a break!
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toby'smum · 30 March, 2011 at 16:03
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Our wedding is all about the children, we have a 15 month old and a stepson who will be 5 when the wedding comes around. We have nieces, nephews and cousin's children and lots of guests bringing children. We are having a methodist ceremony and the minister said that someone can "give away" my OH so my stepson is doing it, the minister said a child did it in a wedding last year and there wasn't a dry eye in the house. Our boys are not pageboys as it is a very informal wedding but will probably stand with us during the ceremony. The reception is at MIL house in a marquee in the garden so the kids can tear around the garden and make as much noise as they want and bounce on the bouncy castle until they are dizzy! I can't wait, as long as the kids are happy it will be the best day of our lives. I totally understand people not wanting kids at their weddings though, 10 years ago I probably would have thought the same but once you have them and your friends and family all have them life changes.
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WhiteSparkles · 30 March, 2011 at 19:45
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Fair point but I don't know why I've been quoted (I didn't write that lol!)
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WhiteSparkles · 30 March, 2011 at 19:54
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There was definitely no intention for this thread to be unkind or judgmental. I don't think Hitched is that sort of place. We all have very different ideas and opinions about what 'our' perfect wedding is and mine includes my child and those of my family and close friends. CanterburyBride probably thinks I am mad for wanting it that way! I merely stated that I at first thought it was unusual not to want your children there, but that my sister had clearly stated it was certainly not unusual and I was fortunate enough that we have hired help all day and night so I won't have to worry about the children.

Perhaps you should reread this thread as I hope you'll see that nobody has said anything to be hurtful or 'judgemental'...
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